All Saints' Episcopal Church
Roanoke Rapids
NC

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All Saints' is in union with the Episcopal Church of the United States and is in the Diocese of North Carolina. We are a welcoming congregation serving the Roanoke Rapids area. We attempt to proclaim the Gospel in thought, word and deed with special attention to local outreach needs.

Our purpose is to be a place where all can seek God and follow the divine commission of Christ, through prayer, dicipleship and faithful obedience in the Episcopal Church. All Saints' is a place that celebrates Jesus Christ through sacrament, word and action with the people of our own community and around the world.

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The Rev. Joseph (Sonny) Browne, III

Priest

(252) 537-3610

The Rev'd Sonny Browne began serving All Saints on January 1, 2020. He is from across the Roanoke River in Bertie County, NC, having grown up in Roxobel and Kelford, NC. Sonny graduated from Bertie High School in Windsor, NC and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His degrees are Bachelor of Arts in History and Master of Arts in Teaching.

While raised in the Southern Baptist Church, he felt called to the Episcopal Church in college and attended seminary at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. Upon graduation, he served as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Chocowinity, NC, for twelve years. He served as Canon for Diocesan Life for three years in the Diocese of East Carolina. Missing parish ministry, he accepted the call to serve as rector of All Saints in Roanoke Rapids in November 2019.

He is available for pastoral care, baptisms, weddings, funerals, anointing of the sick, and any pastoral concerns that may arise for you. He is eager to make connections with individuals, groups, and institutions who desire to make a difference in the life of people in Halifax County and the surrounding region to help more people connect and have an impact on the lives of people who feel impoverished and disconnected in this part of North Carolina.

You are most welcome to connect with Sonny (Father Sonny or Fr. Browne) at 252.209.5846 by phone or text or email at rectorrrnc@gmail.com.

Father Browne (or Father Sonny- or just Sonny) serves:

Hannah's Place, a safe house for persons escaping domestic violence;
Main Street Roanoke Rapids - a civic cooperative of city and non-profit seeking to keep Roanoke Rapids vital
Diocese of North Carolina's Task Force on Preventing Gun Violence
Dean of the Rocky Mount Convocation of Episcopal Parishes

Susan Molina

Parish Administrator

635 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
27870

(252) 537-3610

From I-95: Exit 173 (Highway 158 W), proceed West on 158 to the 2nd traffic light. Turn right onto Old Farm Road (also known as 7th Street), between Burger King and Ryan's Steak House, go about 3 miles and the church buildings will be on your left, with the offices on the right, between Hamilton Street and Roanoke Avenue, with church itself on the corner of 7th Street and Roanoke Avenue, facing the avenue.

From the West on Hwy 158: Drive into Roanoke Rapids on Hwy 158 W until you come to the intersection of Roanoke Avenue and Highway 48. Take a left onto Roanoke Avenue and drive 1.6 miles. All Saints' will be on the right hand corner (the SE corner) at the intersection of 7th Street and Roanoke Avenue.

Sunday Worship Services

At 11:15 AM, the Holy Eucharist begins on Zoom and in person. All are welcome. Morning Prayer is led by a licensed worship leader when the priest is away.

Service Times last updated on the 1st of March, 2024

Roanoke Rapids was founded in 1897 as a mill town, meaning that it was designed to house mill workers, mill owners, and businesses to cater to both. Episcopalians were part of the mix of people who entered the area for the opportunity of economic prosperity. They met informally on Sunday mornings in store fronts and in people's houses, much as the early church did in the first centuries.

They constructed a building on Hamilton Street as a mission in the Diocese of North Carolina, which served them until 1916. The current 1916 building was designed by Hobart Upjohn, who also designed the Roanoke Rapids High School, both at the commission of Samuel F. Patterson, founder of Roanoke Rapids. The Gothic revival building was intended - and still is - to be available for community program use.

Following World War II, All Saints constructed the parish house at 9 East 7th Street, which included a large meeting room, office, restrooms, and classrooms. The building was intended to be - and still is - available for community use.

The former Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Office (635 Hamilton Street) was acquired by All Saints and is now used as the parish office.

The parish is more diverse in the twenty-first century than it has ever been, as it seeks to welcome and fully embrace all God's people. We embrace diversity and inclusivity as we offer welcome to all in the name of Jesus in our new century in Roanoke Rapids and Roanoke Valley region.