Weekly Update February 3, 2023: A Letter from the Rector
Greetings,
I’m writing with a Stewardship update and request. Last year we received 283 pledges totaling $1,056,290. Our average pledge was $3,732 and the median was $2,100. By the end of 2022, we received 100% of that amount pledged. Read Fr. George’s Letter
Weekly Update January 27, 2022: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
During last weekend’s vestry retreat Tom Fransen was elected Senior Warden, and Barb Magee Junior Warden. I look forward to working with them and the entire vestry of Gerri Batchelor, Oliver Gatchalian, Guy Vitaglione, Heather Gates, Sally Moller, Cathryn Lamb, Brad Hirschy, Vickie Johnson, John Armstrong, and Karen Smith, as well as John Goehrke, Treasurer, and Lanny Wase, Clerk of the Vestry. Read George’s Letter
Weekly Update January 20, 2022: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends, I am very excited to announce that the Rev. Alice Graham Grant gave birth to Calvin James Graham on Monday, January 16. We at St Paul’s are so happy for Alice and her husband Benji and daughter Wendall. We look forward to Alice’s return after her parental leave. Read George’s Letter
Continue readingCourtyard Team Workday – WE NEED YOUR HELPING HANDS!
Did you know? Winter is the best time to prune most landscape plants to prepare them for spring growth. Our beautiful courtyard is NOT professionally maintained, but the work of volunteers and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Continue readingWeekly Update January 13, 2023: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
The Rev. Rod Reinecke, the founding vicar of St. Paul’s, passed away on December 27, 2022. In 1958 Rod joined the group of faith-filled founders of St. Paul’s, those 20 families who had a dream for an Episcopal Church in Cary, NC. Read George’s Letter
Over $8000 Donated to Heifer International in 2022!
Thank you to everyone at St. Paul’s who gave donations to Heifer International in 2022. By year’s end, the total donation in worship services and on the St. Paul’s Heifer International webpage was a remarkable $8128.62.
Continue readingWeekly Update January 6, 2023: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
The new year is upon us, and I invite you to consider engaging with some Adult Formation offerings beginning this month. Throughout 2023, until Advent, the Sunday gospel readings will be from Matthew’s Gospel. Spend some time with Javier and I as we explore this wonderful gospel. Read George’s Letter
Habitat for Humanity House Build
Sign-up link: EpiscopalBuild
Adult Formation on Wednesday Evenings: An Altar in the World
Join us Wednesday evenings January 11 – February 15, 7:00-8:00pm, to discuss An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor, a well-known spiritual writer and Episcopal priest. The author leads us to recognize the sacramental in our everyday experience, revealing the presence of the Holy. For further information contact Annie Ritter at anniecorn60@gmail.com and to register contact Gerri Batchelor at gerrikairos@gmail.com.
Weekly Update December 30, 2022: A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends,
I hope that you all enjoyed the Advent Season and Christmas celebrations at St. Paul’s, whether you were able to be with us in person or joined us virtually. Thank you again to all who planned, prepared, and participated in the many liturgies and activities. As we begin the new year, please join us this Sunday, January 1, 2023, as we gather for one service at 10:00 a.m. celebrating the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. Read George’s Letter