The Resilience Ministry at St. Paul’s has invited local mental health professionals to a panel discussion on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The discussion will include ideas on how we as a faith community can support our youth’s mental health and will be moderated by the Rev. Alice Graham Grant, Associate Rector for Children’s and Youth Formation.
St. Paul’s is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for adults and children. One of the ways our faith family maintains a safe environment is through Safe Church Training. Those required to take Safe Church Training include:
The NC Courage women’s soccer team is offering discounted tickets to the St. Paul’s Community and our Rainbow Gathering for the match on September 2, 2023 versus NY/NJ Gotham. Tickets include activities rescheduled from the Pride Festival. All are welcome to use and share this discount. Follow this link for details.
Mental health, especially the health of our youth, is something to which we should all pay attention. To that end, the Diocese of North Carolina Committee on Children & Youth Mental Health is sponsoring an in-person workshop to learn how churches can support wellness efforts. This event will take place at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Greensboro on August 19, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church provides enrichment programming and healthy meals for families in need in our local community during the break from traditional school. St. Paul’s partners with other Cary congregations (Cary Presbyterian Church, Greenwood Forest Baptist Church and the Kirk of Kildaire) to provide volunteers. We’ve gotten word that there has been a high demand for the program with over 75 elementary children, 18 youth, and 20 preschoolers registered. That’s good news! But right now, they don’t have the number of volunteers that are needed.
Help support “All Mixed Up and Upside Down!” our Vacation Bible Camp scheduled for June 26-30, 2023, by purchasing items on our supply wish list. We’ve created an Amazon Wish List to enable you to shop online and send us the items directly – it’s that easy! Contact vbs@stpaulscary.org if you have any questions. Help…
Join us for a training session for new and existing acolytes on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. Join the crew that gets a front-row seat to the ACTION of our liturgies; become an acolyte and assist in this cross-generational ministry. SPREAD THE WORD! If you know of other adults, youth, or children (4th grade+) who would be interested, please ask them to sign up!
The sparkling blue and silver Pinwheel Garden in the front circle at St. Paul’s is being “planted” by the children this week to remind us that all children deserve a bright future. The Resilience Ministry sponsors this garden each year to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
Join friends from St. Paul’s on Saturday, April 22 at Buehler Shelter in Bond Park (near the Bond Lake Boathouse) at 10:00 a.m. for a family-friendly hike. Trails are available for all skill levels, so there’s something for everyone – even pets!
St. Paul’s Preschool has openings for children ages one through five for the 2023-24 school year. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Brooke Bowersox, Director, or Laura Gorman, Assistant Director, to schedule a tour. You can also find registration forms and learn more about us on the St. Paul’s Preschool webpage.