May 5, 2024
New to St. Paul’s? Welcome! Please let us know you are here by filling out a visitor card in the pew. Stop by our Welcome Station in the narthex (lobby) to chat with Greeters and find materials that might help if you are new to St. Paul’s or the Episcopal Church. Contact Mary Kintz, our Community Connector, at mary.kintz@stpaulscary.org to learn more.
Children’s Chapel: Children ages 3 years old through 5th grade are invited to process to Children’s Chapel during the 9 a.m. service and return to their families during announcements.
Coffee Hour (Parish Hall): We encourage all to grab a quick cup of coffee in the Parish Hall on your way to the Chapel for the presentation by Kelly Latimore after the 9 a.m. service today.
Adult Formation (Chapel, 10:15-11 a.m.): Our series Sharing our Story continues today with a presentation by artist/iconographer Kelly Latimore.
Children’s Sunday School (Education Building): Classes resume in September.
Youth Sunday School (Youth Wing): Classes resume in September.
Episcopal Youth Community (EYC): Meets this evening from 5-7 p.m. in the Youth Wing for a talent show. Any and all youth and talents are encouraged to perform!
Pre-EYC (4th and 5th grade): Meets this evening for the end-of-year party from 5-7 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Newcomer Tour: Those new or newly returned to St. Paul’s who wish to know more can join a tour of our campus the third Sunday of the month at 10:15 a.m. No sign up is necessary; meet at the welcome area in the narthex (lobby).
Fun and Fellowship at Bond Park: Children’s Ministries and Refuge for Refugees (R4R) invite you to a morning of fun and fellowship at the Bond Park Playground and Buehler Shelter on Saturday, May 11 from 10-12 p.m.! We’ve invited the families R4R supports to join us. St. Paul’s Children have supported these families with their weekly offering. We’re so excited to offer this chance to be together. All are welcome, young and young at heart! You’re invited to bring a treat to share. Questions? Email Farley Lord at farleylord@gmail.com.
A Great Cloud of Witnesses – An Exhibition of Icons by Kelly Latimore: Thank you to all who participated this weekend, welcoming artist Kelly Latimore and all our guests from the wider community! You can hear more from Kelly during Adult Formation in the Chapel this morning. His icons will be departing later this afternoon, but you are invited to browse his website, kellylatimoreicons.com.
ONE Wake Internal Assembly: Join leaders from across Wake County at the ONE Wake Internal Assembly on May 16 at 7 p.m. at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh to hear progress reports and opportunities to support action on affordable housing, public transportation, and mental health access across the county. ONE Wake leaders will also propose ambitious strategies to present our priorities to candidates for Raleigh City Council, Wake County Commissioners, Governor, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Schools during a series of non-partisan assemblies this fall. More information, and a virtual option, will be shared in advance with all who register online. Contact onewake@stpaulscary.org if you have any questions.
Dedication of St. Paul’s Columbarium Expansion: All are welcome to attend a dedication service for the expansion of the St. Paul’s Columbarium on Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the Memorial Garden. There will be a reception with light refreshments in the courtyard following the dedication. Please RSVP by May 14 on the website or by contacting Jackie Straub at jmpstraub@aol.com.
Pre-EYC Celebration: All 4th and 5th graders are invited to the Pre-EYC end-of-year party this evening from 5-7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We will celebrate with party games, dinner, and cake. Many thanks to all the kids, parents, and volunteers for a great year of service and fun!
Changemakers! Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) Supply Donations: The campers at VBC this summer could use your help purchasing some of the supplies listed on the VBC Amazon wish list. Any donation helps and is truly appreciated. The link for the shopping list is on the VBC website. Simply follow the link, place your order online and have the supplies shipped directly to the church. We thank you for your support of our Children’s Ministries! Questions can be directed to vbc@stpaulscary.org.
If you have a name you would like to include on the prayer list, or a ministry event that you would like to announce in this printed bulletin, please send information to announcements@stpaulscary.org. Please note that there is a 2-week lead time on printed announcements.