What's Happening at St. Paul's?
Live Stream of Holy Eucharist at 9:00 AM on Sundays
Holy Eucharist with homily will be live streamed on St. Paul’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/stpaulscary/live) at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays. NOTE: Facebook account not required. A PDF of the Sunday bulletin for September 27, 2020 is available HERE in letter size format. Click HERE to watch videos of past services. The homily will also also be available on the website and podcast. Following the service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, there will be a virtual coffee hour.
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Like what you see and hear? If you have a question, or you would like to connect in person, contact us at newcomer@stpaulscary.org and we will be happy to help you find your way.
Fr. George’s Weekly Video
Movie Discussion Night
Tad Richard and Fr. Javier will be hosting an informal “Movie Discussion Night” each month on the subject of race and racial equity. The first movie discussion will be around the movie “Selma” and will take place on…
Continue readingEndowment Info Sessions (Oct 19 & 20)
Did you know that St. Paul’s has had an endowment for over ten years? Do you know how the funds are spent? Wait, what’s an endowment? All questions are welcome at two upcoming Endowment Information Sessions. RSVP here, or continue reading for more.
Continue readingWeekly Update Sep 18, 2020: A Letter from the Associate Rector
Dear Friends, This week, I would like to update you on our Sunday Adult Formation offerings and outreach work in Wake County. As usual, don’t forget to join us for worship on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. via Facebook Live. Click HERE for Javier’s letter.
Dealing with Anxiety in the Middle of a Pandemic (Adult Formation Video)
You can watch a recording of the first forum in our Fall 2020 series for Christian Formation. It featured special guests Phillip M. Bass and Kristin Mastro, licensed therapists. In the video, they discuss the needs of families and individuals of all ages in stressful situations and provide helpful guidance as we navigate these uncertain times.
Continue readingVirtual Coffee Hour Following 9:00 Service (2nd and 4th Sundays)
Please join us for Virtual Coffee Hour on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month after watching the 9:00 service on Facebook Live. Continue reading for the link.
Continue readingNew Adult Formation Series (Fall 2020)
Starting September 13th, join us on Zoom for the Adult Formation series Between the Times: Being God’s People in a Fragile World. Registration is open!
Continue readingRacial Justice Discussion Opportunities
St. Paul’s will offer several opportunities this fall to engage in thoughtful discussion about racism and racial justice and about how you might become more actively involved in creating the Beloved Community God calls us to. All offerings will take place via Zoom.
Continue readingVolunteer at Dorcas Food Pantry
The Dorcas Thrift Shop and Drop Off are now open Monday thru Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting in October the Food Pantry will also be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They would like St. Paul’s to cover the whole Food Pantry shift with 3 volunteers on the second and fourth Saturdays. Click HERE to sign up for a wonderful way to volunteer.
Toilet Paper Drive
Not physically meeting at St. Paul’s has hindered our toilet paper collection for the Dorcas Food Pantry. We are down 340 rolls as of the end of August. We ask that if you drop toilet paper off at Dorcas yourself, please let Gail Cowper know at 919-630-5282 or email her at gcowper@bellsouth.net. You may also contact Gail if you wish to have her deliver the toilet paper to Dorcas. Thanks for your support of this ministry.
It’s time for ONE Wake to Launch!
It’s been several years in the making. Wake County residents from many different neighborhoods, faiths, and backgrounds have gotten organized. We are formally launching ONE Wake by holding a Founding Assembly (via Zoom) on October 13, 2020. Continue reading to register.
Continue readingVirtual Preschool
St. Paul’s Preschool is offering a Virtual Preschool for 1-2 year olds (once a week) and 3-4 year olds (twice a week). We are excited to offer this option for our families who wish to stay at home this fall. For a Virtual Preschool flier, click HERE. Continue reading for more about plans for preschool this fall.
Continue readingONE Wake Voter Registration Drive at St. Paul’s
NEW: Click HERE for a video about St. Paul’s Voter Registration Initiative.
As a member of ONE Wake — a coalition of over 35+ religious institutions and non-profit organizations around Wake County — St. Paul’s will be participating in a strictly nonpartisan, countywide voter registration effort. A committed team of St. Paul’s members plan to call every family in our parish to provide information and resources for voting this Fall. Continue reading.
Emergency Meals for Children
The food security emergency is still going on and many of our neighbors are struggling. Wake County has asked us to continue distributing meals through the end of the year. Click HERE to see how you can help by donating food or supplies or volunteering.
Continue readingBook Study: Love Wins (starts Sep 9, 2020)
A six-week book study of Rob Bell’s bestseller Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived will begin Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom, and will continue through Wednesday, October 14. The following week, beginning October 21, Howard Loughlin will facilitate, again on Zoom, Adam Hamilton’s six-week study of the Gospel of John. Continue reading to sign up.
Continue readingMorning Prayer on Facebook Live at 8:00 a.m. M-F
St. Paul’s will be conducting Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday on Facebook Live. Tune in to St. Paul’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/stpaulscary). We will be using The Daily Office Morning Prayer Rite 2.
If you can’t tune in to the livestream at 8:00 a.m., you can also watch the recorded video on Facebook.
In Memory of James Dougan
James Michael (“Jim”) Dougan, father of Mary Adamik, died peacefully on September 16, 2020. There will be a small private memorial service held at St. Francis Church, Raleigh. Continue reading for Jim’s obituary.
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