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Weekly Update June 18, 2021: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
This week’s letter provides an update on the new protocols for St. Paul’s as we enter into Stage 3 of Diocesan Protocols, information regarding the recent Encore Capital Campaign, and the Facebook Live link to this Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service. Read George’s Letter
Children’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 10:00 a.m. on Sundays (Note change in time)
Holy Eucharist with homily will be live streamed on St. Paul’s Facebook page at 10:00 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: June 20, 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 Sunday, 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.
Virtual Tour of the Parish Hall and Education Building
The long awaited sneak peek is here! You’ve seen the outside, now take a walk on the INSIDE to see what’s new in our Education Building and Parish Hall. View the video walkthrough on Facebook (no account required).
Continue readingA Community of Beloved Belonging
In this week’s Hope for the Journey, Fr. George shares a challenging yet hopeful message from Fr. Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries.
Continue readingFacilities Manager
St. Paul’s is seeking to hire a Facilities Manager. The function of the Facilities Manager is to work with staff, volunteers, and vendors to maintain our facility in excellent working order.
Continue readingWeekly Update June 11, 2021: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
This week I’d like to announce our new summer intern, remind you we are seeking a Facilities Manager, thank you for your generosity to the clergy discretionary funds, inform you of some changes to Sunday worship, and offer a link to Sundays service. Read George’s Letter
Your Gifts at Work
In this week’s Hope for the Journey, Fr. Javier shares about how your contributions make an impact in Cary and beyond: “We cannot help everybody, but we help whom we can, when we can—not just those who fit the mold and look the part of what we would define as ‘deserving’. The works of mercy are just that: mercy. Unearned gifts for those in need, not because they deserve help, but because we are called to serve.”
Continue readingFun & Rewarding Summer 2021 Outreach Opportunity
St. Paul’s is joining three other Cary churches (Cary Presbyterian, Greenwood Forest Baptist, and The Kirk of Kildaire) to offer a Summer Program for our community. Children (and their parents) will gather three days a week at the Kirk for summer fun, including games and enrichment, as well as two meals. St. Paul’s will provide five volunteers each Tuesday between June 22, 2021 and August 10, 2021 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Anyone can volunteer!
Continue readingEndowment Board Seeking Two New Members
The St. Paul’s Endowment Board has openings for two more members. We are seeking a secretary to record minutes at our monthly meetings. And we are also seeking someone who enjoys a good spreadsheet!
Continue readingWelcome Alice Graham Grant to St. Paul’s
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to announce that Alice Graham Grant will be joining St. Paul’s as the new Associate Rector for Children and Youth Formation this coming summer.
Blood Drives are Back! Save the Date: June 29, 2021
The Blood Drive Committee, a collaboration of Cary Presbyterian and St. Paul’s Episcopal, is happy to announce that we are hosting The Blood Connection’s mobile unit in the Cary Presbyterian’s parking lot on Tuesday, June 29, 2:00 – 7:00pm.
Continue readingIn Person Sunday Worship From 25 to 100
We are very pleased to announce that in keeping with developing diocesan COVID-19 Protocol’s, St. Paul’s will increase in-door, in-person Sunday worship attendance capacity to 100 beginning May 9, 2021. Signup is required. Sign up HERE or Continue reading.
Continue readingVirtual Coffee Hour Following 9:00 Service (2nd Sundays)
Please join us for Virtual Coffee Hour on second Sundays after watching the 9:00 service on Facebook Live. NOTE: Coffee Hour will be held only on second Sundays during May-August. Continue reading for the link.
Continue readingCapital 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.
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.
Prayer List
Click Continue reading for the latest prayer list (first names only).
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