What's Happening at St. Paul's?

Capital Campaign Update Video

Click HERE for a video showing an update to St. Paul’s Capital Campaign. The video shows both the plan for the use of the funds pledged so far, and possibilities for what we could do with more funding. This includes repairs, renovations, and exciting possibilities for new construction. Click HERE to pledge to the Capital Campaign.

Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers are needed for the Episcopal Coalition house every Thu., Fri., and Sat. through April. Click HERE to sign up. Questions: contact Kevin McIntire at kvn.mcintire@gmail.com.

Help at Dorcas Food Pantry

St. Paul’s has been given an opportunity to serve those less fortunate by helping out on an ongoing basis at the Dorcas Food Pantry. We have been asked to supply 4 volunteers for the 2nd and 4th Saturday from noon to 3:00 p.m. on an on-going basis. Continue reading for more and to sign up.

Adult Formation (week of Mar 24, 2019)

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

What’s Happening in Children’s Ministries (Mar 17, 2019)

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

Youth News (Mar 24, 2019)

This post is a weekly youth news update from Leah Dail, Youth Ministries Coordinator (leah.dail@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

Coffee Hour Highlights

Dorcas Ministries is hosting coffee hour in the Parish Hall following the 9:00 a.m. service on March 24, 2019. This local organization provides affordable clothing, food, training and tools for self-sufficiency. Stop by to enjoy coffee and refreshments and perhaps learn how to volunteer in the Dorcas Thrift Shop. Continue reading for more.

Family Promise Week (Mar 24-31, 2019)

More overnight hosts needed! St. Paul’s upcoming week to assist families without homes through Family Promise of Wake County is March 24-31, 2019. 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.

Hermano (Farmworker) Day (Mar 31, 2019)

Sunday, March 31, 2019 is Hermano Day (Farmworker Day). Representatives from the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry will be here to tell us about the work being done to help our farmworker brothers in Christ. St. Paul’s helps by donating work clothes and bedding and by offering financial support. Please bring your donations to church that day. Continue reading for more and to see what donations are needed.

Easter Lily Envelopes (available thru Mar 31, 2019)

Easter Lily envelopes will be available in the pews through Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Barbecue Luncheon (Apr 6, 2019)

The Fellowship Events Team (FET) is hosting our 4th Annual Barbecue Luncheon on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11:30 to 1:30 in the parish hall. We will be selling tickets: Adults $10.00 and Children $5.00, after the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services, and during coffee hour on March 24, and 31. Continue reading or click HERE for the March 2019 FET Newsletter.

Spring Mini Ministry Fair (Apr 7, 2019)

The Spring Mini Ministry Fair will be held in the parish hall during coffee hour on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Different ministries are highlighted at the three mini fairs each year. Some of the groups which will be present at the spring fair include: Altar Guild, Appalachia Service Project, Care and Share, GoDo service Ministry, Julian Gathering, and the Memorial Garden.

Racial Equity Institute Training (Apr 10-11, 2019)

The Greensboro-based Racial Equity Institute brings its two-day Phase I training to Cary for the first time, where it will be hosted in the St. Paul’s youth wing. This two-day training will be held Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Continue reading for more and to register.

Men’s Beach Week (Apr 21-28, 2019)

Each year, the men of St. Paul’s gather in Emerald Isle for a week of fun at the beach – just to have a great time! This year, Men’s Beach Week runs from Easter Sunday, April 21 through Sunday, April 28, 2019. Choose to come for one or more nights – the sign-up sheet is in the narthex. Click HERE for the registration form. For more info, please contact Mike McInerney at Michael.k.mcinerney@gmail.com or 919-656-4629.

Women’s Beach Week (Apr 28-May 5, 2019)

St. Paul’s Women’s Beach Week is open to all St. Paul’s women over 18. All are welcome! We have houses reserved in Emerald Isle NC. The dates are Sunday April 28 – Sunday May 5, 2019. The cost is $40 a night. This is a wonderful way to meet, reconnect, relax, and have fun with other members of our church. The sign-up poster is in the narthex, with forms and information. For questions, call or text Yvon Daniel, 919-747-1199, or yvdaniel60@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed for OUT Raleigh (May 4, 2019)

Rainbow Gathering is hosting a table at Out Raleigh this year, and we are looking for folks to set-up, clean-up, and attend the table. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Set-up starts at 10:00 a.m. Click HERE to sign up to volunteer.

Vacation Bible School (Jun 17-21, 2019)

Our “FUNdamentals of Faith” Sports Themed Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be happening June 17-21, 2019! Registration forms are in the Narthex and here: 2019 VBS Registration Forms . Completed registration forms are due by May 1. We need lots of youth and adult volunteers, so please be sure to let Christine know if you will be able to help.

Help Needed Raising Money for Outreach

Since 2013 the Arts & Crafts Festival has been raising money for outreach at St. Paul’s. In 2018 we raised over $7200. We need your help to continue this good work. Please consider joining the planning committee for this year’s festival on November 9, 2019. Continue reading for more.

Website is Now Secure

Notice anything different about our website (www.stpaulscary.org)? Look up top, where the web address is. It shows a little padlock, and instead of HTTP, it now shows HTTPS. Our website is now secure, meaning that information is encrypted in its journey between your web browser and the web server. Continue reading for more.

Pledging to the 2019 Operating Budget

Making a pledge to support the operating costs of St. Paul’s is never a missed opportunity! Although we have a working budget, your contributions are still needed to sustain the good works we are doing in the local community. To pledge to annual operating budget for 2019 now, click HERE. 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.

Bulletin Announcements for Sunday, Mar 24, 2019

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

Mulch Madness (Mar 23, 2019)

Join your fellow parishioners on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. to spread mulch, prune plants, and tidy up the grounds of St. Paul’s. There will be a variety of jobs available – spreading mulch, weeding, pruning, and planting. Continue reading for more.