Fighting Hidden Hunger in an Affluent Community
Aug 3, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
This story is about more than fundraising—it’s about a congregation recognizing that hunger doesn’t always look the way people expect.
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On Thursday, May 1, Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson, Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, and Father Javier Arias of Comunidad Amada de Cristo (Christ’s Beloved Community) in Winston-Salem—a shared mission of the NC Synod ELCA and the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina—led a joyous service celebrating 47 Confirmations, 26 First Communions, and 32 Receptions into Membership. The sanctuary at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem was filled with more than 400 Latino worshipers, as Comunidad Amada de Cristo’s regular worship space could not accommodate the crowd for such a special occasion. It was a vibrant and spirit-filled day of worship and celebration!
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The Faith and Fervent Desire to Be Church Together
Aug 2, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
Maintaining a healthy relationship with another congregation is not easy, but when done well, it enables them to think and act more broadly as the body of Christ in the world.