What's Happening at St. Paul's?

Mulch Madness in the Courtyard!

Looking for a way to burn off some energy and make an impact at St. Paul’s? Grab a rake or shovel and join us on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the courtyard as we move mulch into the flower beds in preparation for the growing season. Muscle energy and music makes the work go quickly; please click on continue reading to sign up.

Memorial Service for Grace Wight (Mar 19, 2023)

A memorial service will be held for Grace Bryant Hendricks Wight on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at St. Paul’s Church. Family and friends are welcome. Here is Grace’s obituary online. Here is a PDF of Grace’s obituary.

Newcomer Tour March 19, 2023

Have you recently visited, or are you returning to St. Paul’s after a time away? Would you like to learn more about us? Please consider joining us for a guided tour of the campus on the third Sunday of each month at 10:15 a.m.

Meet at the Welcome Station in the narthex (lobby) of the Church for a casual walk around key spaces, ending at Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall. Get to know others who have recently visited and start making connections. Contact Mary Kintz, our Community Connector, at mary.kintz@stpaulscary.org if you have any questions. No advance notice is necessary, join us when you can.

Hermano Day 2023 is Sunday, March 19

Sunday, March 19 is Hermano Day at St. Paul’s, when we recognize the sacrifice of our neighbors who do the hard work of planting and harvesting our food. One way the Farmworker Ministry here at St. Paul’s supports the work of the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry in Newton Grove, NC, is by collecting donations of clothes and other items (see below for a list of most needed items) and presenting them on Hermano Day.

Weekly Update March 10, 2023: A Letter from the Rector

Dear Friends,

Please join me in congratulating the Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats as she rejoins the Diocesan staff as the interim canon missioner for congregational vitality beginning March 21, 2023. For more information….. Read Fr. George’s Letter

Appalachia Service Project (ASP) Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Please join us in the Parish Hall on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM for a delicious spaghetti dinner (gluten free options available) cooked by our Men’s Group. Show your support for our Youth Ministry’s trip to Appalachia, making houses warmer, safer and drier in a transformative experience.

Lenten Forums 2023: Faith and Leadership

We all have ideas about what makes for a good leader — and, maybe, one too many examples about what doesn’t. What does it mean to be a leader, and what qualities does a good leader embody? How does Jesus’ life and ministry shape our understanding of faithful leadership, both within the church as well as out in the world?

Men’s Beach Week Gathering at Fortnight – Tuesday March 7, 2023

Has Men’s Beach Week sounded like a good thing, but for one reason or another, you just haven’t made it there yet? We’re having a very casual info session at Fortnight Brewing on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Stop in, perhaps grab a beverage, meet some of the current beachgoers, and find out what goes on. For more info, contact Mike McInerney at michael.k.mcinerney@gmail.com or 919-656-4629.

Weekly Update March 3, 2023: A Letter from the Rector

Dear Friends,

Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Nathan Kirkpatrick of Saison Consulting as guest homilist and presenter of our Adult Formation session entitled “Faithful Leadership in the Church and the World.” Read Fr. George’s Letter

Communion Class Celebration

What a joyful day we had on Sunday, February 26, 2023, celebrating our children! Thank you to the many families and visitors who joined us for the celebration of our Children’s Communion Class. Photos are available on the St. Paul’s SmugMug site.