What's Happening at St. Paul's?

Pledging to the 2019 Operating Budget

Letters have been sent and the website “clicks” have been activated – we’re ready for you! We have tried to keep things simple this year, to avoid confusion about pledging to the Capital Campaign and pledging to the operating budget for 2019, your annual gift. To pledge to annual operating budget for 2019 now, click HERE. Continue reading for more.

Welcoming in Christ Capital Campaign Update

Welcoming in Christ 60th Anniversary Campaign: Thank you to everyone who has been able to pledge. Pledging is still open! Please pledge to the Capital Campaign HERE or return your paper pledge to the church office. Continue reading for more!.

November 2018 Devotional Posted

The November 2018 devotional (Expanding the Mission and Influence of the Church 2) 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.

Help Wanted with Arts and Crafts Festival for Outreach

The Arts & Crafts Festival for Outreach: Help Wanted! Sign up HERE to help. If you can spare a couple of hours to help transport our borrowed tables, please sign up! We will need volunteers in all areas of the festival. The shifts are only two hours, so please consider helping. If you’re interested and would like to know more, contact Sally Moller, sbm2@nc.rr.com.

Help Victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael

Here’s how you can help victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael:
From the Diocese of NC: Hurricanes Florence and Michael
Donate to Episcopal Relief and Development Hurricane Relief Fund

Episcopal Farmworker Ministry Needs Food Donations

The Episcopal Farmworker Ministry is asking for food donations to help feed migrant and seasonal farmworkers affected by Hurricane Florence. Please bring donations to the designated bin to the right of the Narthex. Continue reading for a list of donations needed.

Youth News (Oct 14, 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 (Oct 21, 2018)

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

Adult Formation (week of Oct 21, 2018)

For adult formation offerings, click Continue reading or click HERE.

Welcoming in Christ – Verghese Testimonial [Video]

This testimonial for the Welcoming in Christ Capital Campaign features Kumari Verghese, who describes her spiritual journey from Kerala, India, to North Carolina. She and her family have been attending St. Paul’s for over 23 years.

Photos of Rise Against Hunger Oct 2018 Posted

Photos of the Rise Against Hunger meal packing event held October 14, 2018 are posted. Click HERE.

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.

Fall Book Group (Oct 7-21, 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

Family Promise Week (Oct 21-28, 2018)

NOTE: More volunteers are needed for Social and Overnight Hosting. St. Paul’s upcoming week to assist families without homes through Family Promise of Wake County is October 21-28, 2018. This is a “hands-on” outreach opportunity for adults and for families, to serve the homeless. Click HERE to sign up. Continue reading for more.

Carnival (Oct 28, 2018)

Our annual Carnival will be held on October 28, 2018, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The carnival will be run by the youth in conjunction with the Children’s Ministry Fall Festival. This year we’ve replaced Trunk or Treat with a “Carved Pumpkin Contest.” 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

Georgia O’Keeffe Exhibit (Nov 4, 2018)

The Fellowship Events Team is planning a visit to the North Carolina Museum of Art, to tour the exhibit, The Beyond: Georgia O’Keeffe and Contemporary Art. Everyone is invited to join us on Sunday, November 4, at 2:00 p.m. for a docent-guided tour. Continue reading for more.

Arts and Crafts Festival (Nov 10, 2018)

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 Chore Day (Nov 17, 2018)

Don’t worry about your piles of leaves! Let ASP volunteers take care of it for you! On November 17, 2018 from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. we will have our fall chore day. The teens and adults who volunteer for the Appalachian Service Project every summer are hoping to help you with your fall chores. We can help with raking, sweeping, digging, and more. Please call, text or email Susannah Vitaglione, 919-619-5103, susannahv@gmail.com.

Enneagram Retreat (Dec 1, 2018)

An Enneagram Retreat will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the parish hall. This day-long retreat led by the Rev. Adrienne Koch will offer participants an opportunity to learn about and explore their own type through panel discussions, individual reflection, and small group conversation. The cost is $15. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/y7wkyr7t

New Refugee Family

St. Paul’s Refuge for Refugees (R4R) Ministry welcomed a new refugee family of six on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The family has fled from Ethiopia and consists of a widow and her five young-adult children. Continue reading for more.

Dorcas Ministries News

Sep 22, 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.

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.

Preschool Openings and 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. We have openings in our 3’s, 4 day 4’s and TK classes. Come LOVE, LAUGH, LEARN with us!

Bulletin Announcements for Sunday, Oct 21, 2018

Click Continue reading for announcements that appear in the Sunday bulletin.