Adult Formation
St. Paul’s offers a wide range of opportunities for adult formation (adult education and spiritual growth). Our current Sunday and Wednesday offerings are shown below. Please refer to the home page for additional offerings and activities.
Sundays at 10:15 a.m. in the Chapel
Great Cloud of Witnesses: History of the Episcopal Church in North Carolina
March 10 – The Episcopal Church in NC during the Civil War and Reconstruction Era, with the Rev. Dr. Brooks Graebner, Rector Emeritus of St. Matthew’s (Hillsborough, NC) and Diocesan Historiographer.
March 17 – The Episcopal Church in NC during the Civil Rights Era, with the the Rev. Dr. Brooks Graebner.
March 24 – Saints Among Us: Pauli Murray, with Barbara Lau, Director of the Pauli Murray Project (Durham, NC).
March 31 – The Episcopal Farmworker Ministry, with Lariza Garzon, Executive Director of the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry (Sampson County, NC).
Wednesday Eucharist and Conversation
Wednesdays at noon and 7 p.m. in the chapel
March 13, 20, and 27; April 3 and 10
In seasons of preparation in the church, it is customary, not simply to fast from things which may distract us but also to take up practices which will help us focus on the meaning behind our worship and prayers. On Wednesdays in Lent, you are invited to delve deeper into our Sunday readings alongside other members of St. Paul’s. The mid-week Eucharist services will be meditative and include an opportunity for reflection and conversation.
— The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista
Julian Gathering
This small group gathers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month (9:15 AM in the “Cry Room”, main church building) for contemplative prayer and the study of Julian of Norwich. Julian’s book, The Revelations of Divine Love is often acknowledged as one of the world’s great spiritual classics. Extra copies of the book are available at each meeting. Newcomers are welcome to join the group at any time.
Who was Julian of Norwich? She was a 14th century mystic and author of The Revelations of Divine Love, considered one of the great spiritual classics.
What does a 14th century mystic have to say to 21st century Christians? Her message of God’s enduring, ever-present love continues to offer a timeless message of hope and comfort. Julian’s insights serve as a catalyst for discussions on prayer, faith, gratitude, and other spiritual topics.
Contact: Lanny Wase, lannywase@mac.com, 919-466-9050.