A memorial service was held for Gene Dewell on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at 2:00 PM at St. Paul’s. A reception followed the service in the Parish Hall. Click HERE for Gene’s obituary in the News and Observer. Click HERE for a PDF of Gene’s obituary.
A new green altar frontal depicting the Tree of Life has been completed by Barbara Brickman & Jan Barbee for use during “Ordinary Time.” References to the tree of life are found throughout the Bible, especially Genesis, Proverbs, and Revelation. Thanks to these ladies for their beautiful work.
Two of the “quieter ministries” of St. Paul’s, Pulse Committee and Altar Guild, will be hosting summer lemonade hour on June 25, 2017. We would be delighted if you would stop by the tables for some cookies, lemonade and chat with us about our ministries. Continue reading for more.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s for Chester (Chet) Nedwidek at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Click HERE for the obituary in the News and Observer.
Youth Sunday will be held at the 9:00 AM service on June 4, 2017. The youth are in charge of worship – everything from ushering, to singing, to preaching, to making announcements. Come learn about who we are or what we do in Youth Ministry.
Didn’t the church look marvelous on Easter Day? Special thanks goes to Jan Barbee and Barbara Brickman who handmade the new Easter banners. They certainly brightened our Easter celebration. Also it is hard to miss our new Paschal Candle stand. Thanks for the handcrafted stand goes to Andy Kintz. It is another great addition to…
Photos have been posted of the Senior Luncheon held April 2, 2017 (click HERE) and Children’s choirs on Palm Sunday, April 8, 2017 (click HERE).
During our recent spring cleaning, the Altar Guild found four altar frontals that do not fit the altars in the sanctuary or the chapel. They are beautifully made with lovely embroidery on heavy, good fabric in a variety of the seasonal colors of the church. They are about 4 feet wide by 3 feet long. Continue reading for the story of the altar frontals.
Calling all 5th-12th graders! St. Paul’s needs volunteers as acolytes during church. It is a great way to contribute to the church, get community service hours for your school, and it’s lots of fun to be part of the service. Are you interested, but worried you won’t know what to do? No problem! We provide training…
The youth of St. Paul’s invites everyone to a Taizé Service on May 7 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. A Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, liturgical readings, and icons. There is no preaching. Come join us for a quiet, reflective, and contemplative prayer service.