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: You do NOT need to have a Facebook account to access live streamed or recorded videos. A PDF of the Sunday bulletin for July 12, 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.

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.

Exile’s Path

This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. Javier reflects on the experience of home and exile: “Our true home is still beyond our reach, but the journey is well-worth the effort. And we can’t get there without you—or whoever else decides to walk through the doors.”

Parish Update of Jul 6, 2020 Recap

A Parish Update in Zoom Webinar format was presented on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The panel of Rector George Adamik, Treasurer John Goehrke, Senior Warden Mary Kintz and Junior Warden Frank Laney presented information about how we are moving forward as a faith community in the midst of the pandemic. A recording of the Webinar is available HERE. A picture of the agenda is available HERE. .

Shelby Bryson does “Bible Study with Bishop Sam”

Shelby Bryson took part in a “Bible Study with Bishop Sam” on Wednesday, July 9, 2020 at 12:00 noon. Shelby is a young adult now but was also an active youth at St. Paul’s. Click HERE to watch the video of the Bible study.

Weekly Update July 3, 2020: A Letter from the Rector

Dear Friends, I’d like to tell you about the Parish Update, St. Paul’s Stage 2 Protocols, Summer Preaching, Meal Distribution, and Sunday Facebook Live. Click HERE for George’s letter …

Fr. George’s Weekly Video

Each week, George Adamik provides us with a brief video with an update from St. Paul’s. Click HERE for the video of July 1, 2020. For all the latest videos click HERE.

A Good Day

This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. George shares a video from one of his most important spiritual influences, Br. David Steindl-Rast.

The Creation Story (Chapel Service for Kids)

In a new YouTube video, Father Javier leads a virtual chapel service for kids, featuring the very first story in the Bible: the story of how God created everything.

Resilience Ministry: Connections Matter

St Paul’s Resilience Ministry: Connections Matter (Prevent Child Abuse NC). “To you, it’s a story….” Continue reading.

Weekly Update June 26, 2020: A Letter from the Rector

Dear Friends, This week I would like to let you know about an upcoming Parish Forum, our Music Ministry, Church Attendance and Newcomers, and Coffee Hour. Click HERE for George’s letter….

Virtual 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.

On Telling the Truth about Ourselves

New post by Fr. Javier in the Hope for the Journey series: “Don’t wait to be a finished project. Take the not-great news in stride—and pursue the way of love that takes risks, the way of justice that takes bold action, the way of hope that imagines life abundant on the other side.”

Weekly Children’s Ministries: Staying Connected!

New resources are available online for parents and children. Click HERE.

Red Letters

This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. George reflects on a simple yet profound idea: the words of Jesus.

Episcopal Farmworker Ministry Volunteer Opportunity

The Episcopal Farmworker Ministry in Dunn, NC supports farmworkers and their families with food and financial support during the pandemic. Volunteers are needed to sort and deliver food to farmworkers who help us by putting food on our tables. Continue reading to learn what you can do and to volunteer at this ministry.

Waking Up White Book Study (starts July 1, 2020)

It is not enough for us to be non-racists, we must become anti-racists. How do we begin? How do we move from a comfortable position of not desiring to block racial equity, into an often-uncomfortable position of actively supporting racial equity? One way to start is by examining what it means to be a White person in America. In many ways, being White has more to do with racism in America than being a Person of Color.

We still have openings for Wednesday afternoons for a study of the book, Waking up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race…

The Book of Joy Book Club (starts Jun 16, 2020)

Starting Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., Zachary Rugen will be hosting a virtual book club centered around the The Book of Joy, written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams. This group will meet Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for six weeks. Continue reading to join.

Emergency Meals for Children

The emergency is going on longer than we would have liked and many of our neighbors are struggling. Wake County has asked us to continue distributing meals through the end of August, and plans are being made for the possibility that the emergency will continue through the end of the year. Please read THIS LINK to see how you can help by donating food or supplies or volunteering. New dates have been added.

Ask the Bishop

The Diocese of NC is launching a video series for kids 12 and under. “Ask the Bishop” is all about answering the questions on the minds of kids. Bishop Sam Rodman will record a video answering those questions, and each week’s video will be shared on diocesan communication channels on Saturday morning. Click HERE for details about how to ask your question! Click HERE to hear Bishop Sam answer your questions.

News from the Diocese

The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina issues a weekly newsletter called Please Note. Detailed plans for reopening, along with other information on the diocesan level, are provided. Click HERE for St. Paul’s page showing the past few issues of Please Note.

Morning 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.

Ed Building Project Update

Senior Warden Mary Kintz updates us on the renovation of the Education Building. This work is being done compliments of the Capital Campaign. Click HERE for the video.

Beware of Email Scam!

Recently St. Paul’s parishioners have received emails pretending to be from one of the clergy. Our clergy will not ask you for help, gift cards, or any such items in an email. Do not respond to these emails. If you can do so, please report these scam emails to your email provider.