Post Office Box 130
Hwy 64/74
Bat Cave, N.C. 28710
Phone: 828-625-9244
Episcopalchurch@bellsouth.net

Rev. Mark Butler, Interim Priest
The Right Rev. G. Porter Taylor,
Bishop Diocese of Western N.C.

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Welcome to Our Friendly Mountain Church
 

 

Our mission as the Church of the Transfiguration is to acknowledge Jesus Christ as revealed to us in the Scriptures through worship, prayer, and study, and to proclaim the Good News joyfully in a ministry of servanthood.

 

Photo by Mike Wann, Jackson, MS

 


In the Diocese of Western North Carolina, The Church of the Transfiguration is located in the beautiful Hickory Nut Gorge on Highway 64 in Bat Cave. The Parish serves a diverse congregation made up of year round residents, part-time residents, and visitors to the area.  Nearby Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Park, and several camp grounds offer recreational activities for all.  If you are visiting the area or settling in our peaceful mountains, join us for worship and fellowship.  Dress is casual.

 

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Read the current Newsletter details about upcoming events and to see what has been going on. 

Weekly Bible Study
Wednesdays at 11 after the 10:00 Eucharist and Healing Service

Friendship Dinners:  Every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. the church celebrates a Friendship Dinner. The community is invited. You do not have to attend the church to participate in this community gathering. 
The dinner is free. No dress code. No reservations. No church service.
There will be no dinner on Mother's Day 5/12,
Memorial Day weekend 5/26 or Father's Day 6/16.

Come to our church breakfasts..  Join us for fellowship and a hearty breakfast of grits, sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy  . . .  YUM!  8:30 a.m.. Check the newsletter for details.
The third Saturday of the month.
May 18, June 15


Vestry Meetings are at 4 p.m. in the Church Parish Hall. 
Second Thursday of the month
All are welcome to attend.
May 9, June 13

 

TCW Meetings  are the 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Bring a lunch. 
12:30 for lunch and the meeting begins at 1 p.m. 
Church Parish Hall.
May 14, June 11


 

If you are serving by hosting coffee hours, ushering, or part of the music ministry, the schedules are posted on the website.  Please click on the following link to see the 2013 schedule.

Lay Ministry Schedule for Jan - June

Lay Ministry Schedule for July - Dec.


 

Service Schedule
Sundays:
Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m.
Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m.

For special service times, please see the church newsletter.

Wednesdays:
Holy Eucharist and Healing 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study 11:00 a.m. following the Healing Service

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