News

Sep 23, 2021

Good afternoon,

I hope you have had a great week thus far and are looking forward to a relaxing weekend.  I am excited for another wonderful Sunday together and trying out some new activities!

The Sunday Formation hour (10-11) is going to be split between the middle and high school students again. We are also inviting the fourth and fifth graders to join us as well! We will gather outside behind the youth wing and spread out so each group has enough space. This week we are going to be practicing our acolyting as a group in preparation for youth participation in the Sunday service. 

If your child would like to acolyte here is the link to sign up for Oct. and Nov.! Saint Paul’s Acolyte signups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BACAB2EA5FB6-stpauls6

At EYC (5-7) this week we will be interacting with a number of different important biblical stories!   We will be doing games and activities together again this Sunday at 5pm, dinner will be provided, and we will wrap up around 7pm!  Thank you to everyone who has been bringing their chairs and water bottles, you have been a great help! I am looking forward to seeing you all again this weekend!

Parents, please take a look at your calendars when you get a chance so you can see when you can join us for community and fellowship. A massive massive thank you to those who have already signed up and who have joined us already! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0845ACA922A02-eycparent

I also wanted to let you know about a Pride Eucharist, Saturday, September 25th at 10 a.m. (this Saturday!) St. Paul’s Youth and their families are invited to join Mother Alice on the lawn of St. Joseph’s Church (1902 West Main St., Durham) to glorify God and make a public witness of our baptismal covenant to seek and serve Christ in all persons, strive for justice and peace, and respect the dignity of every human being. Please bring your own chair if you plan on attending. 

Youth Confirmation Preparation is here and will be held in person on Sundays from 10:10 – 11:00 a.m. (October 3, 17, and 24). All in-person gatherings will take place in accordance with local and diocesan pandemic guidelines. Youth who cannot participate in person may attend the adult confirmation sessions but are asked to check in with Mother Alice before doing so. To sign up, please email Mother Alice (alice@stpaulscary.org).

HAPPENING #66  October 22-24 at Haw River State Park

Youth in grades 9-12 and adult leaders who accompany their youth are invited to attend! Happening is a renewal weekend for high school youth. The event allows young people to encounter Christ in an intentional Christian community. The event is led by youth with clergy and lay adult support. Highlights of the weekend include talks, songs, worship and small groups. Participants stay overnight at Haw River State Park in Browns Summit in heated cabins with bunk beds. Sheets, blankets, pillows and towels are not provided. Depending on the size of our group, some participants may stay in lodges. The team meeting will take place October 9 at Holy Trinity Greensboro.   Register for Happening #66    Registration closes October 10.

Please reach out if you have any questions, comments or concerns. 

God Bless,
Zachary Rugen
Youth Program Coordinator
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
youth@stpaulscary.org