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History

Holy Comforter was founded as an Episcopal mission on March 4, 1903, in memory of Bishop Thomas Atkinson. Known as a man of prayer and principle, he united the church in tumultuous times after the Civil War. The first church building was erected on South Boulevard in 1909, and its current building was completed in 1957 in what was then called the suburbs of Dilworth.

The history of Holy Comforter has long been about much more than bricks and mortar. It is a story of groundbreaking ideas including the founding of other area Episcopal parishes, as well as the creation of outreach ministries and fellowship organizations that provide ongoing service to our city.

  • Boy Scout Troop 1, the first and still active troop in Charlotte, was formed in 1917.
  • Installed priceless Tiffany windows in 1928 as a memorial to Mary Lamb who died in the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918.
  • Holy Comforter Weekday School that cared for preschool-age children of working parents was a radical yet much-needed concept when it started in 1955.
  • Holy Comforter established a food pantry to serve our neighbors in 1975, and it has grown into the citywide Loaves & Fishes network.
  • Responding to the growth of Charlotte’s Latino community, Holy Comforter began offering services, programs, and parish activities in Spanish and in English in 2006.
  • La Escuelita Weekday School began as La Escuelita in 2009 and combined with the Weekday School in 2016 to provide an innovative dual language, play-based education program for English and Spanish preschool children. It has become a model for other churches in North Carolina.

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Bishop Thomas Atkinson, Bishop of North Carolina, 1853 - 1881

Who was Bishop Thomas Atkinson?

Thomas Atkinson (1807 - 1881) practiced law for eight years in his native Virginia before deciding to enter ordained ministry. After serving parishes in Norfolk and Lynchburg, he was called in 1843 to St. Peters, Baltimore, and then to Grace Church in that city, where he was serving as the rector at the time of his election as Bishop of North Caroli…

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Our Tiffany Window

We are blessed to have a striking Tiffany Window prominently positioned above our Altar. An article that originally ran in The Charlotte News in May 1934 tells the story behind the window, and it is even more breathtaking than the artistry itself.

Story of Gift to Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter is Told for First Time - Rev. R.B. Owens Gives History of Window

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Our goal at Holy Comforter is to make our worship simple and holy, lively and engaging. We invite you to join us, wherever you may be along your own journey of faith.

Sunday Morning Worship

  • 8 a.m. English Service
  • 10 a.m. English Service (simulcast on our website and Facebook page.)
  • 11 a.m. Coffee Hour
  • 12:30 p.m. Spanish Service

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Holy Comforter Charlotte
2701 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28209

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If you are looking for a church to call your own, we hope you will consider us! At the root of all we do is our desire to build a community where Christ’s love is known and shared by supporting each other, serving our neighbors and sharing our abundant gifts. We hope what you see here will inspire you to visit.

We’re known around the city and our diocese for the warm welcome we extend to everyone.

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Our goal at Holy Comforter is to make our worship simple and holy, lively and engaging. We invite you to join us, wherever you may be along your own journey of faith. Our Sunday Morning Worship:

  • 8 a.m. English Service
  • 10 a.m. English Service (simulcast on our website and Facebook page.)
  • 11 a.m. Coffee Hour
  • 12:30 p.m. Spanish Service

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Whether you attend church often or have not been in quite some time, whether you are new to Holy Comforter or new to the faith, whether you come with doubts and questions or with certainty and conviction, we are glad that you are here... and we are eager to help you find what you are seeking!

There are myriad ways to get connected at Holy Comforter, from participating in Christian Formation classes and our worship to setting up Coffee Hour or getting involved in Outreach. Visit our Circle Groups page to learn about some of them.

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Holy Comforter is proud of our groundbreaking Hispanic Ministries programs. We take a three-pronged approach to serving the educational, spiritual and day-to-day needs of our area Hispanic population by offering English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes, a La Misa Sunday afternoon service, and a dual language preschool.

Ministries in Spanish La Escuelita Weekday School



Many of the most frequent questions we receive center around life changes such as baptisms, weddings and funerals and how the church can be present for you during these times. We hope this quick reference answers your initial questions.

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When you recognize your blessings, gratitude naturally follows; and generosity becomes an outward expression of your gratitude. There are many ways to be generous with a gift to further the mission and ministries of Holy Comforter.

Want to donate online? You may make a gift at any time using our PayPal link. Please note that when you pay by text or online, Holy Comforter pays fees that amount to roughly 3% of the amount you give. You may choose to cover those fees by adding 3% to your donation.

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Your annual pledge goes to fund the operating budget of the church which makes it possible to share God’s love through our many ministries. Giving is an act of generosity that multiplies God’s love in the world. When you recognize your blessings, gratitude naturally follows. And generosity becomes an outward expression of your gratitude.

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The Holy Comforter Foundation is charged with granting money to further the mission and ministry of the church, outside the annual operating budget, and separate from capital campaigns. Currently the Foundation manages two funds - the Mission and Ministry Fund and the Building and Grounds Fund.

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At Holy Comforter, we are blessed to be stewards of a legacy that we inherited from generations before us, and we have an opportunity to continue that legacy for generations to come. Even small legacy gifts can make a big difference in the lives of our parishioners and community.

“The great use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.” Henry James


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Capital campaigns are conducted every few years to fund major and long-term expenses and capital investments in the church. Our most recent capital campaign, Making Room for the Spirit, was completed in 2018 and successfully raised over $1.2 million to renovate the Atkinson building, reduce debt, purchase the property next door at 2729 Park Road, and conduct strategic site planning for the future.