As a parish in a time of transition, we must learn the skill of patient expectation. What could Advent teach us about what it means to celebrate God’s presence among us while preparing the way for new beginnings?
Worship. Serve. Grow.
Worship. Serve. Grow.
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…signs of Christmas are appearing everywhere—twinkling lights, decorated trees, and carefully wrapped gifts. Whether you’re a fan of white lights or multicolored displays, these traditions help us prepare for the joyful celebration of Christmas. Read the Senior Warden’s Letter
Dear Friends, Each of us has a different lens through which we see St. Paul’s. For many, that lens primarily takes in scenes from the pew – witnessing participation in the sacraments, being encouraged and challenged from the pulpit, sharing peace with pew neighbors, and going back into the world re-energized. Read a Letter from…
Dear Friends, Next week, many of us will be enjoying that delightful tradition: Thanksgiving leftovers! One of my family’s traditions was to share what we were grateful for, and this year, St. Paul’s is high on my list. A Letter from the Senior Warden
Hello Friends, I have an exciting announcement for you today: please join me in welcoming Claire Terry as our new Children’s and Youth Ministry Assistant! Read Javier’s Letter
Hello Friends, This has been quite a week. I want to begin by giving a huge Thank You to everyone who took part in George’s final Sunday with us as rector of St. Paul’s. I am certain that he felt well-loved and appreciated. Read the Junior Warden, Dan Loughlin’s letter
Read a message from the bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. “Today, and in the days ahead, let us continue to bear witness to the promise of Jesus: that we are each made in God’s image, and that we do all belong to one another.”
Now is the time to prepare for our next steps as a community, concluding our fall stewardship campaign and making pledges of support to our ministries so they can plan our programs and outreach in 2025.
Please plan to be with us on Nov. 17 for worship and our Annual Meeting, which begins at approximately 10:15 a.m. Our guest homilist that day will be the Rev. Marion Sprott, the transition ministry officer for the diocese.
It has been one of the greatest gifts of my life, these past 26 years, to serve as rector of St. Paul’s. We have not only done many things together, but I hope we have become more of who we are called to be, both individually and as a faith community.