Dear Friends:   On January 31, our diocesan bishops joined with over 150 other Episcopal bishops to sign a letter in response to violence in Minnesota. Read the Friday Update from Erica, Lay Minister for Children, Youth and family Foundation

Dear Friends:   As we all endured and enjoyed the winter weather, it has been a busy season for the vestry, and a very fruitful one. Over the past few weeks we’ve been doing important work related to calling our next rector, and that work will continue over the coming weeks. Read the weekly update…

Due to extreme cold and potentially hazardous travel conditions, we will NOT be holding in-person gatherings on Sunday, Feb. 1. You are invited to join us at 10 a.m. for a Sunday morning prayer service, and stay for the Adult Forum (beginning at approx. 10:45 a.m.). EYC will also be on Zoom. Learn more…

Dear Friends:   Walk in Love as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. [Ephesians 5:2]   Buddhist monks walked through North Carolina — through sleet, in the snow. This was one leg of their journey from Texas to Washington DC, a nationwide procession for peace.…

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe addressed the fear, anger and grief gripping our nation in this statement on Sunday, Jan. 25, in response to what he named “frightening times.” See this statement from our diocesan bishops as well…

The church office is closed Jan. 26-27 due to weather/icy conditions that pose risk. Phones will be monitored. There will be no choir rehearsals on Jan. 27.

My tenure as a warden at St. Paul’s is winding down, and it is time for what we outgoing Senior Wardens affectionately call our “Peace – Out!” note. Read more

In the late 1980s, I worked in the fitness industry and my managers made it clear that January was about capitalizing on intentions. Read more in this week’s letter…