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Memorial Service in Thanksgiving for the Life of Yvonne Ghartey
The memorial service in thanksgiving for the life of Yvonne Ghartey will take place on Wednesday, April 21st at 4:00 p.m. The service bulletin can be found here.
In line with St. Paul’s Covid-19 guidelines, only a small cohort of family and friends will be present in-person. If you would like to attend the service online via livestream, please contact the church office at stpauls@stpaulscary.org for the Zoom link.
Rt. Rev. Barbara C Harris’ “Hallelujah Anyhow!: A Memoir
Please join us as we read the Rt. Rev. Barbara C Harris’ “Hallelujah Anyhow!: A Memoir. In her book, Bishop Harris shares stories of her childhood and young adult years in her native Philadelphia, as well as her experiences as priest and bishop, both active and actively-retired.
Continue readingAdult formation: Spirituality Now and Then
Please join us for “Spirituality Now and Then,” Wednesday evenings, May 12, 19 and 26, 7:00 p.m. We’ll look at traditions of prayer used by saints of the past. We are the saints on earth, so we’ll discuss our ways of prayer and learn from each other’s experience. Contact Ann Ritter: anniecorn60@gmail.com .
Weekly Update April 16, 2021: A Letter from the Associate Rector
Dear Friends,
We are now in the Easter season – a time in the church year when we celebrate the hope brought forth by the One for whom death is not the final word. It is fitting that we celebrate this in the midst of spring, as all of creation awakens after the long winter months. Read Javier’s Letter
Holding On
In this week’s Hope for the Journey, Fr. Javier reflects on what it means to hold on to hope in a grieving world.
Continue readingSpring Adult Formation: Living into Easter Hope
On Sundays during the Easter Season (10:15–11:15 a.m.), join us for a forum series on hope. You will only need to register once in order to attend any or all the sessions. Continue reading for schedule and to register.
Continue readingYouth News
Click Continue reading for Zack’s weekly email to the EYC community at St. Paul’s.
Continue readingChildren’s Ministries Update
St. Paul’s Children’s Ministries has certainly missed seeing our church families in person for Chapel, Sunday School, and other special events. While nothing can replace the experience of gathering together, we have been very fortunate to stay connected through various remote technologies….
Continue readingLive Stream of Holy Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays
Holy Eucharist with homily will be live streamed on St. Paul’s Facebook page at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays. NOTE: Facebook account not required. Links to PDF copies of upcoming Sunday bulletins will be available in letter size format.
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Holy Eucharist on Facebook Live: https://facebook.com/stpaulscary/live
Bulletin: April-18-2021 Eucharistic Prayer B
You may also 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. We also offer Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Monday – Friday.
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.
In-Person Worship
We are pleased to announce that we may now gather for worship in the church with 25 or less in attendance, practicing social distancing and wearing masks. Communion will be distributed, bread only, at each service practicing social distancing and wearing masks. Signup is required. Sign up HERE or Continue reading.
Continue readingVirtual Coffee Hour Following 9:00 Service (2nd and 4th Sundays)
Please join us for Virtual Coffee Hour on the second and fourth Sundays after watching the 9:00 service on Facebook Live. Continue reading for the link.
Continue readingWeekly Update April 9, 2021: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
This week I would like to remind you about In-Person Worship, announce the Spring Adult Formation Series, let you know the Altar Guild’s invitation to pick up Easter Flowers, and invite you to gather for worship this Sunday through Facebook Live. Read George’s Letter
After Easter Adult Formation Opportunity
After Easter Sunday, Adult Formation will offer an opportunity to discuss and engage with Bishop Curry’s The Way of Love podcast series. We will listen to several episodes of the podcast and focus on how we, as Episcopalians, can continue to put The Way of Love into action. We will meet via Zoom on Wednesdays, April 14 through May 5, 2021 (4 weeks), from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. To register, contact Andrea Johnson at jang7e@gmail.com.
Capital Campaign Additional Funds Needed
The Welcoming in Christ Capital Campaign Committee seeks to raise additional funds to complete the facility renovations now underway. Letters have been mailed to parishioners detailing the needs and including a pledge form. A copy of the letter and pledge form are given here. Please consider an additional pledge to this worthwhile project.
Fr. George’s Weekly Video
Each week, George Adamik provides us with a brief video with an update from St. Paul’s. See George’s video of March 26, 2021. See all the latest videos.
Kinship and Hope
In this week’s Hope for the Journey, Fr. George shares a moving video and reflects on the hope that kinship can provide in troubling times.
Continue readingEndowment Board Announces 2020 Grants Awarded and 2021 Availability of Funds: Deadline Extended
Deadline Extented to April 30, 2021/
The Endowment Board is delighted to make two announcements: grants have been awarded for the 2020 endowment funds; and 2021 endowment funds are now available!
Knowing our History: Blessed Henry Beard Delany
This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. Javier reflects on the legacy of Blessed Henry Beard Delany (1858-1928).
Continue readingHeifer: Online “Living Gift Market” for 2021
This online “Living Gift Market” offers St. Paul’s members the opportunity to donate to Heifer International as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in 2021. Continue reading for more and to donate.
Continue readingRacial Justice Movie Night
There’s always an open invitation for anyone wanting to attend the “Movie Night” discussions facilitated by Fr. Javier and Tad Richard. This is an ongoing gathering. We’re watching one movie a month on our own and…
Continue readingHow to Find Help Locating Covid 19 Vaccine
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has released new tools to help North Carolinians get their COVID-19 vaccine questions answered and to find vaccine locations in the state. Continue reading….
Continue readingHelp Control the Spread of COVID-19
The state of North Carolina, working with Apple and Google, has created a phone app to help slow the spread of the virus, and we are encouraging all members of our community to install and enable it, for your own safety as well as the safety of those around you.
Continue readingWomen’s Study Group (First Part of 2021)
The Women’s Study Group will continue meeting on each second Tuesday at Noon via Zoom during the first part 2021. They usually alternate between fiction and non-fiction and read a wide variety of books of interest to women.
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.
Food Security Update and New Volunteer Opportunity
The Western Region Food Security Group (the large group of area churches we are working with) has received extra funding from Wake County. With that extra funding we have purchased large supplies of dry goods and boxes which are being stored at The Kirk of Kildaire.
There are new volunteer opportunities.