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Celebrate Pentecost on Sunday

Dear Friends, Pentecost is one of the great feast days of the church — a celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit and one of the stories of the birth of the church. In the Book of Acts, we hear that “divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them… and all of them were…

Honoring Melanie Cooley Fairbrother

Melanie Fairbrother, who touched so many hearts while adeptly managing the daily affairs of St. Paul’s as Office Manager from 2000-2023, passed away on May 15, 2026. Please join the family in honoring Melanie’s life with a celebration at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Hillsborough, on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Celebrate Youth Sunday with us!

Dear Friends, Last Sunday we gathered for EYC (Episcopal Youth Community), our final “normal” gathering of the program year. We still have the Youth Picnic, some summer gatherings, and weekly worship, but last Sunday held special significance for me. It means I’ve spent nearly a year with the youth of St. Paul’s. Lucky me!! What…

Our Mother Jesus, Laboring Full Term

Dear Friends,   Today, May 8, is the feast day of Blessed Julian of Norwich, the medieval mystic and theologian whose “Revelations of Divine Love” is the first surviving manuscript to be written in English by a woman, and is considered one of the most groundbreaking pieces of theological writing in the West. Read the…

With Deep Gratitude

Dear Friends,   “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7).   From our very first moments among you, my family and I have felt the truth of these words made real. Your warmth, generosity, and genuine joy in receiving us have been a gift beyond…

Racial Equity Institute (REI) Training

The Racial Justice Planning Group is hosting a Racial Equity Institute (REI) Phase I training on May 14-15 in the Youth Wing. REI’s two-day workshop is designed to provide attendees with a vocabulary and historical framework for racism to better understand how it damages lives in all communities.

Beware of Scams

Phishing scams are prevalent these days, and they seem to keep making the rounds in churches. Know that no one from St. Paul’s will request financial assistance in cryptic emails. Learn more…

Nothing Could Be Finer

Dear Friends,   My heart is full of gratitude as I begin this new chapter among you at St. Paul’s. Your generous welcome has already been a profound gift, and I am deeply thankful for the kindness and warmth you have shown me and my family. It is a joy to be here with you! …