About Us
We welcome diversity, and we gain strength, knowledge, faith and joy from one another.
Calvary Episcopal Church is a congregation of the Diocese of North Carolina and The Episcopal Church, worshiping in the historic heart of Tarboro.
Our mission
To restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.
We take our mission from the Catechism of the Book of Common Prayer (p. 855). We pursue it through worship, prayer, fellowship, and service to our neighbors in Tarboro and beyond.
We are pleased to welcome all newcomers to our community. Whether you are just visiting Tarboro, curious about Christianity, looking for a church home, or searching for a community that will embrace you as you are, we welcome you warmly and unconditionally. There is room at Calvary for you. Come share your faith journey with us. Our congregation is a unique tapestry of friendly and faithful Episcopalians who come from a variety of backgrounds and lifestyles.
Our story in brief
Calvary’s roots reach back to St. Mary’s Church, completed in 1747 near present-day Chapel Springs. The congregation moved to the new town of Tarborough, and on May 29, 1833, Calvary was admitted into union with the Diocese of North Carolina. Our Gothic Revival church, designed by William Percival, was begun in 1858 and consecrated in 1868. The church building and grounds are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Get to know Calvary
Clergy & Staff
The people who lead our worship, music, children’s ministry, and parish office.
Sacramental Rites
Baptism, confirmation, weddings, and funerals at Calvary.
Our History
From St. Mary’s in 1747 to today’s parish.
Archives
Oral histories, vestry minutes, burial records, and historic photographs.
Photo Gallery
Life at Calvary, from Christmas greens to churchyard azaleas.
News & Bulletin
This Sunday’s bulletin, the monthly calendar, and parish news.
Have a question?
We’d be glad to hear from you. Call the parish office at (252) 823-8192 or email admin@calvarytarboro.org, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 am–2:00 pm.