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Parish Picnic, and a Win for All

Dear Friends, There is a lot going on at St. Paul’s right now— last week, we celebrated the ordination and first Sunday of Deacon Erica Ridderman. This Sunday, we will commission our ASP volunteers and gather at our annual Parish Picnic. Next Sunday, we will celebrate Fr. Robert Fruehwirth’s final Sunday at St. Paul’s and…

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month

June is recognized as Gun Violence Awareness Month, and people are encouraged to wear orange to raise awareness. The Episcopal Diocese of NC is hosting two events for those who wish to learn more about–and engage with–the issues surrounding gun violence in America. 

Trinity Sunday, and a Guest Preacher

Dear Friends, We belong.  We are known and loved. We are empowered and destined for more than we can desire.   This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, and I’d like this to be for the whole parish what it is for me: one of most solemn and joyous and strengthening celebrations of the whole Christian year.…

Celebrate Pentecost on Sunday

Dear Friends, Pentecost is one of the great feast days of the church — a celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit and one of the stories of the birth of the church. In the Book of Acts, we hear that “divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them… and all of them were…

Honoring Melanie Cooley Fairbrother

Melanie Fairbrother, who touched so many hearts while adeptly managing the daily affairs of St. Paul’s as Office Manager from 2000-2023, passed away on May 15, 2026. Please join the family in honoring Melanie’s life with a celebration at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Hillsborough, on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Celebrate Youth Sunday with us!

Dear Friends, Last Sunday we gathered for EYC (Episcopal Youth Community), our final “normal” gathering of the program year. We still have the Youth Picnic, some summer gatherings, and weekly worship, but last Sunday held special significance for me. It means I’ve spent nearly a year with the youth of St. Paul’s. Lucky me!! What…