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 Connecting Station in the narthex (lobby) to chat and find materials that might help if you are new to St. Paul’s or The Episcopal Church. Join a tour of our campus the third Sunday of the month after the 10 a.m. service to learn more and meet others. Contact Mary Kintz, our Community Connector, at mary.kintz@stpaulscary.org to find out more about us!
Kids in Worship at St. Paul’s: Children are always welcome in our worship services without exception, but if parents should wish for a space where your kids have more room to move around during the service, you are welcome to make use of the Comfort Room (glassed-in room at the rear of the worship space from which you can still hear and see the service). Ask an usher if you need help finding it. Also, our Kids’ Club (free nursery care) is available during the 10 a.m. service, and infants/toddlers through 36 months (3 years old) are welcome to attend.
Accessibility: St. Paul’s strives to make our services and programs comfortable and accessible to all. Ushers and Greeters are available to help. Please let us know how we can work together to improve your experience here.
Please wear your nametags when you’re here at church! And if you don’t yet have a nametag, please complete an order form in the narthex (lobby) so we can get you one!
HAPPENING TODAY – AUGUST 23, 2026
Children’s Chapel: Children 3 years old through 5th grade are invited to process to Children’s Chapel during the 10 a.m. service and will return to their families during announcements.
Favorite Hymn Discussion: During summer, members of the clergy or staff will lead a 20-minute discussion on one of the hymns included in Sunday’s liturgy. Today, Deacon H.K. McKinney will lead the discussion in the parish hall beginning 15 minutes after the conclusion of the 10 a.m. service.
Popsicles and Parables: All children are invited to the playground to hear a Bible story, eat popsicles, and enjoy time to play! We’ll meet after the 10 a.m. service on the playground.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Schedule Begins Sept. 13: Services will be 8 a.m. (Rite I), 9 a.m. (Rite II) and 11:15 a.m. (Rite II). Summer services are 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 10 a.m. (Rite II) through Sept. 6.
Lobster Fest Ordering is LIVE Now! Plus, You can Join our Volunteer Crews: You’ve loved our fresh lobsters and lobster rolls in the past, so let’s do it all over again! Celebrate Lobster Fest with us on Saturday, Oct. 3. Ordering is now open; information about the menu and pricing is found on our flyers and online. We’re also assembling our volunteer crews, a fun way to get to know folks while helping raise funds for ministries that bring hope, healing and practical support to our world. We have spots for a variety of ages and abilities; learn more about volunteering online, or by contacting Vicki Bradley at vicki@lobsterfestcary.org.
Annual Blessing of the Backpacks and School Year KickOff: During the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Aug. 30, we invite all youth, children and teachers forward for a blessing (bring your backpacks) as we enter a new school year! Be sure to stay for an ice cream bar and special children’s activities in the parish hall after the service. Come see your friends and meet new folks as well.
Online Fall Book Study Begins Sept. 2: Join us this fall Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom for a study of “The Universal Christ” by Richard Rohr. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. The group will meet for 13 weeks beginning on Sept. 2, with an enrollment limit of 12 participants. Preference will be given those who have not participated in a St. Paul’s study of this selection before; email Gerri Batchelor at gerrikairos@gmail.com to sign up.
RJPG Fall Book Discussion: Join the Racial Justice Planning Group to discuss “How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America” by Heather Cox Richardson. We will gather on Sunday, September 27 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the annex. Feel free to bring your lunch. Please sign up in advance using the link provided in the Friday eNews, or look for a sign up on the church website soon.
Join our Fundraiser for Tools4Schools: This year, our VBC service project supported Tools4Schools, a program of WakeEd Partnership that provides free classroom supplies to Wake County Public School teachers. Our Children’s Ministries would love to extend this project to the parish. Now through the end of August, we invite you to donate new school supplies to help support local teachers and students; drop them in the bin in the narthex. More details about needed items can be found online; contact Amy Wilson at awilsonUM@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Dads and Kids Greenway Walk: St. Paul’s Men’s Group is hosting the second annual “Dads and Kids Greenway Walk,” on Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at 9 a.m. near the youth wing. Choose your own pace and distance and meet back at the church for popsicles and photos; all ages and abilities welcome! Come and share some time with other parents in a relaxed setting. Learn more on the parish website or by contacting Morris Hamilton at morrishamilton3@gmail.com.
Ministry Fair: Join us in the parish hall on Sept. 13 during coffee hour (10:15 a.m.) for a Ministry Fair! Representatives from our many ministries will be on hand to share stories and answer questions about what they do and how you can get involved. This is a great way to visit with friends as you share coffee and stories, whether you are new, visiting or just looking to connect. Contact Mary Kintz at mary.kintz@stpaulscary.org if your ministry wants to participate.
ONE Wake Fall Assembly – Affordable Housing Face to Face: ONE Wake’s Homeownership to Equity Campaign takes a step forward in this assembly (Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.) as we feature future homeowners and residents who are struggling to remain among us as neighbors. Hear their stories; listen as we present solutions to elected officials throughout Wake County. St. Paul’s is pledging a large turnout, and we need your support; the event will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Raleigh, so a carpool will be planned. Questions? Contact Christina Myers at chmyers5@gmail.com.
We pray for Noah, Sally, Parrish, Janet, Nancy, Susan, Chuck, Carter, Anne, Ethan, Mary Jo, Judy, Carl, Martha, Henry, Althea, Jan, Zemiria, Henry, Louise, Terri, Lee, Andy, Benita, Mary, Sherry, Louane, Keith, Jimmy, Sharo, Claudia, Ethan, Mauricio, Allison, Theresa, Ben, Rich, Chris, Paige, Mary Martha, Jerry, Erika, Stacey, Lisa, Kay, Jack, Carl, Jan, Quinn, Travis, Zachary, Bob, Claudia, Marsha, Travis, Savannah, Kathryn, Jackie, Ted, Renee, Xavier, Lambert, Scott, Sue, Kathy, and Barbara.
In the prayers for the deceased, we pray for Jerry Fahner.
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. Names included in the prayer list will remain for a month, and we are happy to extend at your request. Please note that there is a 2-week lead time on printed announcements.