Epiphany and Lenten Series in 2026
Deepening and Renewal: Preparing for the Next Chapter in our Parish Life
With the calling of its next rector, St. Paul’s is about to enter the next chapter of its parish life. To prepare for this, we are offering Epiphany and Lent programs for both youth and adults aimed at deepening our grasp of what it means to be in the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement and committed to our Baptismal Vows — the core of Christian life.
This season of renewal will culminate on Easter, April 5, with baptisms and a renewal of baptismal vows for the whole parish, and on April 19, 2026, when Bishop Sam Rodman will make his Episcopal Visitation, offering the Rite of Confirmation for youth and adults, and reception of adults into The Episcopal Church (reception is for adults who have been confirmed in another denomination).
All adults are welcome to join us for this informative series, held from 10:15 – 11 a.m. in the St. Paul’s Chapel. Youth classes will be held separately and are detailed here.
To express interest in being received into The Episcopal Church from another tradition or to be confirmed in The Episcopal Church, please fill out this short form. You may also reach out to Fr. Robert Fruehwirth at robert@stpaulscary.org.
Adult Formation Topics for early 2026 include:
January 18 Three-Legged Stools, the Via Media, and Wippels: Everything Essential about the Anglican Way, Part I
January 25 Three-Legged Stools, the Via Media, and Wippels: Everything Essential about the Anglican Way, Part II
February 1 Doubt Cafe
February 9 Christ’s Own Forever: Confirmation and Renewing our Baptisms
February 15 TBD
February 22 Believing in Christ
March 1 Praying with Christ
March 8 Cleansed and Confessing Christ
March15 Attending Christ in All People
March 22 Justice and Peace in Christ