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Welcome to St. Paul's Print E-mail

Welcome to St Pauls ChurchWelcome to the website of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cary, NC. At St. Paul's, we strive to be a faith community where all are welcome.

We recognize that each of us brings our varied experiences, talents and beliefs, and we rejoice in our diversity. We are committed to deepening our faith through worship and learning, as well as to being sent forth in service to make this world a better place for all God's children.

We would love for you to join us in this journey of faith. There is a place for you at St. Paul's!

221 Union St., Cary, NC 27511
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Summer Worship Schedule Print E-mail

choir120x80The Summer Worship Schedule is in effect and continues through Labor Day. Sunday worship services times are 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:45 AM. Click here for a description of these services.

 
Children's Ministries Update Print E-mail

jenniferJennifer Shy will be leaving St. Paul's after serving as Director of Children's Ministries for over four years. Attend a farewell coffee hour for Jennifer after the 9:00 AM service on August 8. The children's program has grown tremendously in quality, depth, and numbers under her leadership. Jennifer will be greatly missed.


Buddies Needed. Children with Special Needs need volunteer "buddies" to provide support during Children's Chapel and Sunday School. Read "Special Needs Ministry" in St. Paul's Letter.


It's Time to Start Thinking About Sunday School. Read more.

Children's Chapel volunteers needed for summer and fall. Sign up in the narthex.


recycleRecycling with the Green Brigade teaches children the value of recycling. Read "Green Brigade Update" in St. Paul's Letter.

 
Adult Ministries Update Print E-mail
ice-creamNational Night Out, Aug 3, 6:30-8:30 PM, in the parking lot. Neighbors, police, parishioners come and have some fun. Read more.

Mystery Book Club. Do you like to read & discuss mysteries? Have a free Tuesday evening once a month? Read more.

usoUSO Collections. The Fellowship Committee will collect items for the USO on a quarterly basis. Next delivery date Saturday August 28. Read more.

Fall Men's Group Meeting, Sunday, August 22, 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Read more.

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Knitting Ministry: Thursdays, 7:00 PM and now Wednesdays, 10:30 AM in the Youth Wing.


Job Transition Group. Contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

 
Adult Education and Spiritual Development Print E-mail

momsMinistry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) course starts September 8. All moms welcome. Read more.

An index of over 1,000 nonfiction and reference books in the St. Paul's Library is now available online. Read more.

diocese-of-nc-sealRead News and Info from the Diocese. Read Thank You from Bishop Curry. Read "Around the Diocese." Click here.

New Grief Group, Tuesday mornings at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Dr. Sally Harbold will be facilitating a group focused on the grieving process. Read more.

MOMS TNT (Teens and Tweens) course. Celebration dinner Aug 6. Read more.

Women's Study Group. Day meetings at 12:00 noon in the Cry Room on the second Tuesday of each month. Evening meetings at 7:00 PM in the Library on the third Wednesday of the month.

Julian Gathering: Second and fourth Wednesdays at 9:15 AM in the Cry Room.

 
Outreach Update Print E-mail
tuna-fish-smFood Drive for Urban Ministries, August 15 and 22, 2010. Read about what to bring.

Learn about the Center for Hope and Healing (CHH)See a PowerPoint presentation and read Q&A about CHH, an exciting new program under development.

sa_thanks-smallAdopt a Soldier for 2010. PVT Matthew P is stationed in Afghanistan. Send care packages to Matthew and to other heroes in combat zones. Sign up in the Narthex. Read about how to volunteer.

Learn About Outreach. Come to Christian Social Ministries (CSM) meeting, Sunday, Sep 12, 10:10 AM, in the conference room.


ward_family60x40Wheels4Hope: Help deserving families by donating your used car, volunteering as a mechanic, or providing support. Read more.


Read the Outreach Page for opportunities to reach out at St. Paul's.
 
Music Program Update Print E-mail
Rob Varner assumed the position of Minister of Music, and received a warm welcome at the services on Sunday, July 25.

Music Program Signup, Sunday, Aug 15. Signup in the narthex. Read more.

Youth Choir Camp and Church Music Conference (Aug 19-22). Click here to download forms and read more.

handbell-workshopHandbell Workshops.
Aug 25 and Sep 1. Learn to ring. No prior handbell experience needed. Read more.


Pianist Needed for Epiphany and Youth Choirs. Contact Rob Varner, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Read more.

 
Youth Update Print E-mail

EYC (Episcopal Youth Community). Regular Sunday EYC meetings are on break for the summer; will resume in September 2010. 

Upcoming EYC Events. Read Youth News and Events. Also read "EYC Updates" in St. Paul's Letter.

freedom-rideRead story and see video on Freedom Ride, a 500 mile ride through NC for youth to learn about the state's racial history, shown on WRAL-TV-5. 

 
Would you like to play music or lead singing at EYC? Read Youth News and Events.

Interactive Google Site. Keep up with EYC activities. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for an invitation. Read more.

 
Ask, Search, and Knock Print E-mail

BJ-2010Rev. Bernard J. Owens
Homily, July 25, 2010

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Some of you may be familiar with a Steven Sondheim musical called "Into the Woods," which is a retelling of many of the fairy tales that we're all familiar with in a way that intersect one another so that new stories come out of it. The play begins with three story lines of some of these fairy tale characters who really deeply desire and ask for something...

 
Tweet Less, Kiss More Print E-mail

bjo09Rev. Tony Wike
Homily, July 18, 2010

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Yesterday morning as I skimmed the New York Times, online of course, and sipped my coffee, I happened upon a piece by one of my favorite columnists, Bob Herbert. It was titled, "Tweet Less, Kiss More." Although I will probably be the last tweeter on earth, I thought it would be worth my while to read on, and I was not disappointed...

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Ceaseless Prayer Print E-mail

jenniferDJennifer Durant,
VTS M.Div 2011
Homily, July 11, 2010

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On the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, there's a Jewish cemetery.  Seemingly for miles, the white caskets stretch, covering the side of the hill for as far as you can see, and dominating the view of the city from that angle.  When I asked the tour guide why, he told me many Jewish people want to be buried on the Mount so they're close to the Valley of Jehoshaphat, where the Old Testament tells us human beings will be resurrected on the Day of Judgement...

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Independence Day Print E-mail

sally_harboldRev. Dr. Sally Harbold
Homily, July 4
, 2010

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Today is the sixth Sunday after the day of Pentecost and the two hundred and thirty fourth annual celebration of our nation's independence from Great Britain. So I greet you with God's blessing upon us all and a cheerful good morning. In a letter to his wife Abigail, John Adams wrote in 1776 that our national independence day ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty...

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Help Wanted Print E-mail

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Drivers Needed for Late Service. Read more.

Courtyard Project. Have experience with landscaping or construction? Read more

mowing_lawn50x40Volunteers needed to mow the church lawn. Save the church $700/month. Read more.

Jobs Around the Church. Contact Chris Lewis, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 467-1477, for the "To Do" list and instructions.

THANKS to those who have stepped up to do "Help Wanted" jobs! Read about volunteeers in St. Paul's Letter.

 
Communications Update Print E-mail

St. Paul's E-News is emailed every other week, usually on Thursday evening. Sign up for E-News by clicking here. Upcoming 2010 issues: Aug 5, Aug 19, Sep 2, Sep 16, Sep 30.

The Communications Committee is investigating ways to increase the use of electronic communication within the parish as a way to reduce mailing costs, labor, and paper, as well as to increase the timeliness of information. Be alert for more on this subject.

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Event Reports & Photos Print E-mail
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Jason Pace's Celebration

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Childcare at St. Paul's
St. Paul's "Kid's Club" offers free childcare, provided by trained staff, during the 9 AM and 11:15 AM Sunday worship services and several other scheduled activities. For more on childcare at St. Paul's, click here.

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Latest Events
Tue, Aug 3rd, @6:30pm - 08:30PM
National Night Out
Sun, Aug 8th, @10:00am - 10:45AM
Coffee for Jennifer Shy
Sun, Aug 15th
Music Program Signup
Sun, Aug 15th
Food Drive for Urban Ministries
Thu, Aug 19th
Youth Choir Camp and Church Music Conference
Sun, Aug 22nd, @3:00pm - 05:00PM
Fall Men's Group Meeting
Wed, Aug 25th, @6:00pm - 08:00PM
Handbell Workshop 1
Wed, Sep 1st, @7:00pm - 09:00PM
Handbell Workshop 2
Sun, Sep 12th, @10:10am - 11:10AM
Christian Social Ministries Meeting