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Dear Friends,

     I want to draw your attention to this Sunday and encourage you to join us as we hear what it means to be a serving faith community.  Also highlight great news from the Refuge for Refugee Ministry, invite you to a  Halloween celebration, show how we will honor Veterans, and be sure you know about this Sundays Adult Formation Offering.  Information about worship times and ways to join us in person or virtually is provided too. Read George’s Letter

Dear Friends,

     This week I want to draw your attention to the next three Sundays and encourage you to join us, remind you of a job opportunity that you or someone you know may be interested in, Adult Formation this Sunday, and information about worship times and ways to join us in person or virtually. Read George’s Letter

Dear Friends,

     We have come a long way these last few months at St. Paul’s as we navigate these continuing challenging times of COVID-19.  In my numerous conversations with parishioners, in person or by phone or email, there is a common desire to gather, to be together.  While some are ready to do that in person, some are telling me they’re not quite ready yet.  And I respect each and everyone’s discernment in this.  So, this fall I am in awe, once again, of the creativity of staff and ministry leaders as programs move forward in ways that reach out to all parishioners wherever they are right now in their discernment. Read George’s Letter

Friends,

     We had a beautiful evening for our last prayer service in the Courtyard this past Wednesday.  As we enter the Fall season in earnest – or better said, as earnestly as one can in a place like North Carolina, where “Second Summer” is a season of its own – I am grateful for moments that allow us to pause as we enjoy the beauty of creation and the company of friends and neighbors.  This week, I’d like to highlight a few events coming up in October: Confirmation Preparation, this month’s Movie Night with Fr. Javier and Tad, a new Wednesday formation offering entitled Our Indigenous Siblings, and changes to our Sunday schedule on October 10. Read Javier’s Letter

Dear Friends,

     I hope this message finds you well.  Despite all the stresses of daily life, it is good to remember to be grateful – in the words of that inimitable poet, Mary Oliver – for the “one wild and precious life” we’ve been given. I hope that you are finding time to rest and take care of yourself. I hope that you are enjoying the company of your loved ones.  Read Javier’s Letter

Dear Friends,

     As we continue towards the fall season, I’d like to remind you of what is offered on the Sundays in September regarding coffee hour, as well as children and youth activities, invite you to evening prayer on Wednesdays, and encourage you to send us pictures of your pets as we prepare to bless the animals in October. Read George’s Letter