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My Body Prayed for Me

The Rev. Jemonde Taylor gave a lecture at the Black Contemplative Prayer Summit on Sunday, February 22,2026.  The human body leading prayer is integral to the Christian tradition. This session explores the intersection of prayer, contemplative practices, music, and...

Black History Month: How George Williams shaped American track and field

After graduating from Saint Augustine's, Williams went on to build one of the nation's most successful track and field programs in Raleigh. ABC 11 reports. "Williams graduated in 1965 and went on to build one of the nation's most successful track and field programs in...

Education Sunday at St. Ambrose: Faith, Education, and the Future of North Carolina’s Schools

Education Sunday at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church was both a celebration of learning and a call to action. The day began with an in-service worship experience and continued with a powerful program centered on the current state— and future — of public education in North...

Rector Speaks at Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

The Rev. Jemonde Taylor was the keynote speaker at the 46th Annual Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on Monday, January 16, 2026 at the Sheraton Imperial, RTP. Fr. Taylor’s topic was “The Re-Birth of a Nation.” His introduction included an...
Animal Blessing 2024

Animal Blessing 2024

Members of the church brought their favorite pet or animal to receive God’s blessings! Check out the pictures from the event!

Disciple: Silver Angels

Disciple: Silver Angels

St. Ambrose ministry focuses on vibrant seniors. Mission Statement: Provide the older adults (age 60 and over) of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church and the surrounding community with activities which promote Spirituality, Education, Nutrition/Fitness, Involvement,...

My Two Neighborhoods Lost to Gentrification

My Two Neighborhoods Lost to Gentrification

As a little girl, I lived at 523 S. Wilmington Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Wilmington Street was the beginning of the Third Ward, our Black community. On the five hundred block of Wilmington was St. Ambrose Church and Parsonage. Dr. Manassa Pope and his family...

Annual Parish Meeting Continuation

Download the Runoff Ballot Here   Pastoral Letter to the Congregation Dear Church Family, In the Name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit: One God. Amen. The Annual Meeting took place at 12 noon on Sunday, January 28, 2024. The church membership elected the vestry class...

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Saint Ambrose is located at 813 Darby St, Raleigh 27610 near the intersection of State and Darby Streets. It is easily accessible from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from downtown Raleigh or Rock Quarry Road from the Raleigh I-40 beltline.

Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church is a welcoming community that gives worship to God, receives wisdom from God, and works alongside God to move the city of Raleigh.