What's Happening at St. Paul's?

St. Paul’s 60th Anniversary (Sep 23, 2018)

St. Paul’s 60th Anniversary! Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Catered lunch and children’s entertainment immediately following the worship service. Continue reading for more.

Updates due to Hurricane Florence

St. Paul’s 60^th Anniversary Celebration has been postponed to September 23.
From the Diocese of NC: Please Note – Responding to Hurricane Florence
From the Diocese of NC: Hurricane News
Donate to Episcopal Relief and Development Hurricane Relief Fund

Lobster Fest Online Ordering is Now Open

LOBSTER FEST online ordering is now open! Click HERE to place your order. Lobster Fest is Saturday, October 6. Click HERE to help with Lobster Fest. Continue reading for more.

Help with Lobster Fest

Lobster Fest is coming Saturday October 6, and we need your help to make it a successful day. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do! We need more help. Click HERE to sign up. Continue reading for more.

Youth News (Sep 23, 2018)

This post is a weekly youth news update from Leah Dail, Youth Ministries Coordinator (leah.dail@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

What’s Happening in Children’s Ministries (Sep 23, 2018)

Weekly news from Christine Ingram, Director of Children’s Ministries (Christine.Ingram@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

Adult Formation (week of Sep 23, 2018)

There is no adult formation planned for Sunday, Sep 16 or Sunday, Sep 23. For adult formation offerings, click Continue reading or click HERE.

MOMS Courses (now starting Sep 25, 2018)

St. Paul’s MOMS meetings will be delayed one week. Meetings are Tuesday evenings 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., now starting September 25, 2018. That means you still have time to sign up!! Two classes are offered: MOMS (for mothers of newborns thru elementary ages) and TNT (for mothers of teens and tweens). This is not a parenting class; it’s a time to focus on your own journey. Continue reading for registration form and more.

House Parties! (Sep and Oct, 2018)

The 60th Anniversary Welcoming in Christ Capital Campaign cordially invites you to enjoy the fellowship of dedicated parishioners at house parties in September and October (September 21, 22, 28, 29 and October 12, 13 at 7:00 p.m.). Our campaign chairs will be there to answer questions! Space is limited. Choose one, sign up, bring a snack and we’ll see you there! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/yc56l8l2. Click HERE for a flyer.

New Refugee Family: Help Needed (Sep 22-23, 2018)

St. Paul’s Refuge for Refugees (R4R) Ministry is preparing to welcome and sponsor a family from Ethiopia, due to arrive on Wednesday, Sep 26. We could really use some donations and a few extra hands this weekend (September 22-23). The family of six has fled from Ethiopia and consists of a single mother and five young-adult children. We need your help to furnish an apartment for this family. Click HERE to donate items, to sign up to help, and to learn about this hands-on ministry to the strangers in our midst.

Seniors Ministry to Visit Catholic Cathedral (Sep 27, 2018)

The Seniors’ Ministry is sponsoring a visit to the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Cathedral, 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh, on September 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are interested, click HERE to sign up or email Katie Robinson at katie015@bellsouth.net by Sunday, September 23. There is parking onsite. Carpooling will be available from the church if requested.

Harvest Festival at St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church (Sep 29, 2018)

You are invited to the Harvest Festival NC, organized by St Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church, 225 Bashford Rd, Raleigh, on September 29, 2018, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. profits will go towards the rebuilding of lives and livelihoods in the flood-affected state of Kerala, India. Continue reading for more.

ASP Ice Cream Social (Sep 30, 2018)

An Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, September 30, following the 11:15 a.m. service in the parish hall as a thank you to all Appalachia Service Project (ASP) shareholders – everyone who has supported our youth through the ASP trip this year to Fentress County, TN.

September 2018 Devotional Posted

The September 2018 devotional (Welcoming All and Seeking to Engage Each One) has been posted. Welcoming in Christ is a discipleship-stewardship emphasis linking St. Paul’s 60th Anniversary and The Anniversary Capital Campaign. To supplement this, each month a special devotional centered on a particular theme has been offered. Click HERE for monthly devotionals.

Welcoming in Christ Capital Campaign September Events

In September, 2018, here is what you can look forward to: testimonials, pledge packet, weekly raffles, and house parties. Continue reading for more and to sign up for house parties!

Adult Formation 2018 Fall Offerings

The Adult Formation 2018 fall offerings should be an exciting and instructive focus on Jesus, His teachings, and our call as Christians. Click Continue Reading to see the schedules and to learn more about both series.

Welcoming in Christ, St. Paul’s Anniversary Campaign

The Welcoming in Christ 60^th Anniversary Campaign reflects the desire of our active, caring, and diverse congregation to continue to grow together in faith and ministry and to make Christ known in the Cary community and beyond. Click HERE for the Capital Campaign page.

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
Romans 15:7

Arts and Crafts Festival Needs Handmade Items

Do you have a hobby? Painting, ceramics, quilting, woodworking, something else? The Arts & Crafts Festival is looking for donations of new, handmade items to sell at the St. Paul’s table on Saturday, November 10, with proceeds going to outreach. Continue reading for more on how to donate.

Fall Book Group (begins Oct 7, 2018)

Please join us for dinner and discussion of “Race in a Post-Obama America — the Church Responds.” We will gather at St. Paul’s on October 7, 14, and 21 at 5:30 p.m. for a shared potluck supper followed by conversation on that week’s reading. Continue reading for more

Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event (Oct 14, 2018)

Join us at a Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now) Meal Packaging Event on October 14, 2018 from 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Click HERE to make a donation and register yourself and family for this fun, educational, highly-impactful event. Questions? Contact Brooke Mautz or Ramsey McIntire at riseagainsthunger@stpaulscary.org.

Newcomer Gathering (Oct 21, 2018)

The Newcomer Ministry will host a newcomer gathering on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Bishop Curry House. We’ll have a simple supper and time to get to know each other. Continue reading for details.

Veteran’s Names Needed

Veterans and Military Outreach (VMO) is collecting names of veterans and military members for special acknowledgement on Veteran’s Day in November. Please submit names and branch of service no later than October 31, 2018, to VMO@stpaulscary.org

Resilience Update

The movie Resilience, which describes the long term impact of childhood trauma and suggests creative options for preventing or intervening when trauma has occurred, was shown twice this past spring at St. Paul’s. Almost 100 parishioners have viewed the film and then discussed its meaning, both personally and for our faith community. Continue reading for more.

Dorcas Ministries News

Aug 28, 2018: Dorcas Ministries provides crisis relief to area residents who seek stability and self-sufficiency through food and financial assistance, scholarships, training programs, referrals and an affordable thrift shop. Continue Reading for more.

Help Wanted with Arts and Crafts Festival for Outreach

The Arts & Crafts Festival for Outreach: Help Wanted! Sign up HERE to help. We especially need someone to manage the St. Paul’s table, which sells handmade items donated by parishioners. We’d love to have you join us in raising money for outreach. If you’re interested and would like to know more, contact Sally Moller, sbm2@nc.rr.com.

Preschool Open House Tours

Looking for a preschool home? Please email the preschool office at stpaulspreschoolcary@gmail.com or call 919-467-3788 to schedule a tour. We are currently accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Come LOVE, LAUGH, LEARN with us!

Intro to St. Paul’s (third Sundays)

On the third Sunday of each month, at 10:15 AM, there will be an “Introduction to St. Paul’s.” If you are new to St. Paul’s and would like to know more about our community, join a member of the clergy at the baptismal font, just inside the main entryway to the church. We will take a brief tour of the church grounds and have time for questions and conversation.