St. Paul’s has been a partner congregation of Wheels4Hope since 2008. Wheels4Hope accepts donations of used vehicles, refurbishes them, and places them with our neighbors who need a hand-up. Mike Sweeney has led the St. Paul’s Outreach Ministry for Wheels4Hope since 2008. Read his story on the Wheels4Hope Blog. Continue reading for more….
If you have served or currently serve in the U.S. military, St. Paul’s would like to recognize you on November 13, 2016, the Sunday after Veterans Day, by listing your name, branch of service, and rank at separation in a special insert in the bulletin. Please email that information to nicole.griffin@gmail.com no later than November 3 to ensure that you are included. Continue reading for more.
On Friday, July 29, 2016, fifteen members of St. Paul’s including two clergy (Javier Almendárez Bautista and Sarah Phelps) went to visit thirty migrant farmworkers in a labor camp in Sampson County, NC. We were accompanied by Juan Carabana of the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry who had arranged with the men in the camp for our visit. Continue reading for more….
Calling all crafters! Do you have a hobby? Painting, ceramics, quilting, woodworking, something else? The Arts & Crafts Festival for Outreach is looking for new, handmade items to sell at the St. Paul’s Table. The Festival will take place on Saturday, November 12, with proceeds going to Outreach. If you have items to donate,…
Sep 3, 2016: Thanks to all of you, the Refuge for Refugees ministry has settled our SECOND refugee family this year! There are several volunteer opportunities available to help our newest family. They could use some help being driven to appointments. And they are very much in need of ESL instruction. Click HERE to sign up! To be…
Are you ready for a new job? Dorcas Ministries is now accepting applications for Jobs for Life, a faith-based employment program to help you chart a path to a new job. Classes start in September and meet at Dorcas Ministries, 187 High House Road, Cary on Tues/Thurs from 6:00-8:00 PM. Continue reading for details and to apply.
St. Paul’s is a sponsor of the 9th Annual Race for Home thanks to a generous sponsorship donation from a parish family. The Race for Home takes place on Labor Day, September 5, with gates opening at 7:00 AM for a 10K, 5K, and Fun Mile. It benefits the Carying Place, a local non-profit working with homeless families. Since St. Paul’s is a sponsor, all members can participate for free! Sign up HERE. Continue reading for details.
Join the webinar: One United People: A Dialogue on Refugee Resettlement and Faithful Welcome, Wednesday, September 14 at 2:00 PM. In advance of the UN General Assembly summit on refugees and migrants, join Episcopal Migration Ministries for a conversation with our Connecticut resettlement partners on the global refugee crisis. Continue reading for details.
Here is the latest update on our refugee family from Myanmar who resettled here on June 25. Mya Kyaw (pronounced Mia Chaw) and his family of 6 are doing great. They love the apartment and are very thankful for the furniture and all the things that we did for them. There are volunteer opportunities available to help our newest refugee family. They could use some help being driven to appointments and with ESL instruction. Click HERE to sign up! Continue reading for more and to see what you can do….
Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN), Ministry to the Homeless: St. Paul’s WIHN week is August 21-28. WIHN is a wonderful “hands-on” outreach opportunity, both for adults and for families. Please contact Kathleen Neff (kathleen@trioptimum.com) or Myrna Belingon (tmb.jersey@gmail.com). Continue reading for volunteer opportunities….