Where to Worship in Raleigh Weekend Guide
Schedules checked October 23, 2026. All times are Eastern.
Looking for where to worship in Raleigh? The city offers opportunities for Christian worship, Muslim Friday prayers, Jewish Shabbat services, Buddhist practice and Unitarian Universalist gatherings throughout the weekend.
This DoRaleigh guide includes Mount Peace Baptist Church and other local congregations, with locations and published service times to help residents and visitors plan.
Before attending: Check the congregation’s website for schedule changes, religious holidays, special programs and visitor information. This is a selected guide, not a complete directory.
Friday Worship in Raleigh
Islamic Association of Raleigh — Atwater Campus
Faith tradition: Muslim
Location: 808 Atwater Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
Friday prayer shifts currently listed: 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The Islamic Association of Raleigh publishes three Friday khutbah and prayer shifts at its Atwater campus. Check the live schedule before visiting, particularly around seasonal time changes.
View the current prayer schedule.
As Salaam Islamic Center
Faith tradition: Muslim
Location: 1214 East Lenoir Street, Raleigh
Friday Jumuah service: 1:30 p.m.
As Salaam Islamic Center offers Friday congregational prayer in Southeast Raleigh. Its website provides contact information for visitors seeking additional guidance.
Visit As Salaam Islamic Center.
Temple Beth Or
Faith tradition: Jewish
Location: 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
Friday Shabbat service: 7 p.m.
Temple Beth Or welcomes Shabbat with prayer, music and learning from the weekly Torah portion. Friday services are followed by an opportunity for fellowship.
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
Faith tradition: Christian — Roman Catholic
Location: 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
Friday Mass: 7 a.m., English.
The cathedral provides an early morning Friday Mass for those seeking worship before the workday.
View the official Mass schedule.
Saturday Worship in Raleigh
Temple Beth Or
Faith tradition: Jewish
Location: 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
Torah study: 9 a.m.
Saturday Shabbat service: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday worship may include a B’nai Mitzvah celebration or a learning service that allows participants to ask questions and share reflections.
View Saturday Shabbat details.
Raleigh Seventh-day Adventist Church
Faith tradition: Christian — Seventh-day Adventist
Location: 4805 Dillard Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Sabbath School: 9:45 a.m.
Saturday worship: 11 a.m.
Raleigh Seventh-day Adventist Church offers Saturday morning Bible study and worship, with visitor information available on its website.
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
Faith tradition: Christian — Roman Catholic
Location: 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m., English.
The cathedral’s Saturday evening Vigil Mass provides a weekend worship option for those attending before Sunday.
Sunday Worship in Raleigh
Mount Peace Baptist Church
Faith tradition: Christian — Baptist
Location: 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27610
Sunday worship: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.
Mount Peace Baptist Church offers three Sunday worship opportunities in Southeast Raleigh. Those planning to attend the final morning service should note that its published starting time is 11:59 a.m.
Visit Mount Peace Baptist Church.
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
Faith tradition: Christian — Baptist
Location: 1801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
Sunday worship: 11 a.m.
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church offers Sunday morning worship on Hillsborough Street. Online worship is also available for those participating from home.
Visit Pullen Memorial Baptist Church.
Christ Church
Faith tradition: Christian — Episcopal
Location: 120 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Sunday program-year services: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Christ Church offers morning Holy Eucharist services and an evening contemplative service. The first Sunday evening of the program year features Evensong and Eucharist. A different schedule applies during summer.
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
Faith tradition: Christian — Roman Catholic
Location: 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
Sunday Mass opportunities include:
- English: 6:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Spanish: 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- Campus ministry English Mass: 7 p.m.
- Latin Mass: 4:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month only.
View the official Mass schedule.
Kadampa Center
Faith tradition: Tibetan Buddhism — Gelugpa
Location: 5412 Etta Burke Court, Raleigh, NC 27606
Regular Sunday Dharma sessions: 9–10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.–noon.
Kadampa Center’s Sunday Dharma program includes meditation, prayers and teachings in English. The program is suitable for visitors and people at different levels of Buddhist study.
October 25, 2026 schedule note: The current calendar lists Tara Practices with Geshe Gelek from 10:30 a.m.–noon, with in-person and online participation. Check the dated calendar instead of assuming the regular Sunday sessions will take place.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh
Faith tradition: Unitarian Universalist
Location: 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Sunday worship: 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh offers two in-person Sunday services. Its 11:15 a.m. service is also livestreamed.
Tips for Visiting a Raleigh Faith Community
Before heading out, review the congregation’s latest announcements and visitor guidelines. Contact its office about accessible entrances, parking, children’s programs, seating or registration requirements.
Visitors exploring an unfamiliar tradition can ask about clothing, head coverings, footwear and participation customs.
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