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Hurricane Relief

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Western NC Relief Sunday | Sunday. Nov. 10

On Sunday, Nov. 10, we will begin collecting for the victims of Hurricane Helene. A list of needed items s below. Bring donations to the church beginning Nov. 10 through Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m.! If you’d prefer to donate funds so we can purchase big-ticket items such as generators, send in a check, attention to Susan Little, with Western NC Relief on the memo line. Contact: John McHenry (919-306-3659 or john.mchenry@baronams.com).

Vehicle Riders:
We may need up to 3-4 "riders" tp travel with the donations on Nov. 16, so that each vehicle will have 2 persons, stay tuned!

Rutter Requiem | Sunday, Nov. 3 | 4 p.m.

St. Michael’s choir will offer a special performance of John Rutter’s beloved Requiem on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 4 p.m., the Sunday after All Saints’ Day, in memory of all those whom we love but see no longer, and in special loving memory of Wade Douglas Wagoner (brother of parishioner Vaughn Wagoner). This beautiful music will be accompanied by flute, oboe, cello, harp, timpani, glockenspiel and organ. Join us as we remember our loved ones who have gone before, while listening to the sublime music of Rutter’s Requiem. The concert will be followed by a reception in the Convocation Room. Click below to help.

We will automatically read aloud the names of parishioners who have died since last All Saints’ Day. If you would like to add the names of other deceased loved ones, please email below by Sunday, Oct. 27.

ECW General Membership Meeting & Dinner | Monday, Nov. 18

Monday, Nov. 18 | 6 p.m. | Parish Hall

$15 per person | Catered by Carroll’s Kitchen

We will hear from a panel of ECW board members who will discuss ECW Engagement — past, present, and, most notably, future! An amendment to the ECW bylaws will be proposed at the meeting.

Sign up at the front desk or at holymichael.org/news-events.

Nominate for the Vestry

Vestry elections will be held during the 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, December 8, at the Annual Parish Meeting. There will be NO 8:00 a.m. service that day.


Five new members will be elected to the Vestry to serve a three-year term. 
You may nominate up to five people; their permission is required.

 
A slate of ten candidates will be prepared. There will be no nominations from the floor.  
Nominees must be confirmed communicants in good standing and known to the treasurer.

The deadline for nominations is November 15.

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Join a Reflection Circle

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We have weekly 40 to 45-minute small group gatherings. Each “circle” has 7 to 12 people, and is facilitated by St. Michael’s small group leaders. We read and reflect on the gospel readings for the upcoming Sunday, talk about life today, engage each other, and pray. Most sessions are virtual (Zoom) but all groups schedule some “in-person” meets as well. New participants are requested to attend at least 8 sessions. Participants enjoy fellowship and sharing scripture and life together in a small group.

Day and Time Options for Reflection Circles

Mondays at 9 a.m.

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at 7 p.m.  

Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Groups plan to start around the week of Sept. 8. Contact Sam Taylor and let him know which group you are interested in. Don’t see a time that works for you? Please let us know a time that DOES work. If we have enough interest, we will form a new group.

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Register children for Sunday School!

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It is time to register for the 2024-25 program year!

Use the form below to sign up children birth-5th grade

Back to School Sunday

August 25 | During the 10 a.m. service

Please bring school supplies for the children of Episcopal Farmworker Ministry! Look for the red collection bin in the breezeway!

Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks to the 10 a.m. service for our annual Backpack Blessing. Following the service, we will kick off the new school year with Kona Ice and a Children’s Ministry Fair in the outdoor breezeway.

  • Receive a Blessed Backpack tag.

  • Meet Sunday School leaders.

  • Learn about our Chapel and Sunday School curriculums.

  • Register for Choir and meet Choir directors.

  • Learn about our Choir curriculum.

  • Shop for gifts at the Canterbury Shop Sidewalk Sale!

  • Donate school supplies for children in need.

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Update from the ECW Garden Party

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Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Michael’s,

On behalf of the ECW, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation for the numerous ways in which this church community supported the ECW Garden Party & Auction over the past few months. Without your encouragement, participation and support, the event would not have been nearly as successful!  

We are so thankful for the St. Michael's staff members who assisted behind the scenes, for all the volunteers who pitched in before, during and after the event, for the over 300 Garden Party attendees (and many more who were there in spirit) and for all the donors who made financial and/or in-kind donations to benefit CASA's King's Ridge. Thank you!!!

We are still in the process of calculating expenses and determining proceeds, but we can confidently share at this time that we have well-surpassed our goal of $20,000! We look forward to sharing the grand total raised for CASA's King's Ridge just as soon as we have that information available. In the meantime, we are continuing to connect auction item winners with respective auction item donors, so be on the lookout for email communications over the next week.  

Thank you once again, St. Michael's! We are incredibly grateful.

Claire Duff

Chair, ECW Ways & Means

Elizabeth Harrell

Chair-Elect, ECW Ways & Means

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Vacation Bible School: June 23-27

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VBS
Passport to Bethlehem

Sunday, June 23 | VBS Kickoff | 5-6:30 p.m. Family dinner provided

Monday, June 24-Thursday, June 27 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Thursday, June 27 | 11:30 a.m. Closing service in the transept for families.

Three-year-olds–4th graders are invited to participate.

$25 per participant

Parent Commitment: 2 volunteer sessions

Pathway to the Labyrinth

Honor a loved one with a brick paver—paving the way to our beautiful labyrinth.

Perfect for a birthday, graduation, Confirmation, Mother's Day, or Father's Day.

Acknowledgement cards are available.

$60 per brick. Mail your check to St. Michael's (1520 Canterbury Rd., 27608; Att.: Ann Garey)

You may include up the 3 lines—20 letters/spaces per line.

Email Ann Garey if you have questions (garey@holymichael.org)

April Outreach: CASA's Kings Ridge

Can you help us fill King's Ridge with Love?

CASA has teamed up with our friends over at The Green Chair Project to host a household item drive for King’s Ridge! We’re collecting basic household essentials from Amazon, ranging from measuring spoons, to shower curtains, to comforters, that will help our future residents settle in to their new homes. A well-stocked home is the best, most respectful gift we can offer as these folks transition out of homelessness! To make a purchase, click on the link below. Please note: Items must be shipped to the Green Chair Project. When checking out, choose "The Green Chair Project" that will appear in the shipping address section.

About King's Ridge

King’s Ridge is CASA’s biggest, most ambitious new construction community to date. This community will have 100 1- 2- and 3- bedroom units specifically designated for individuals and families with children exiting homelessness in Wake County. We’ll have on-site medical clinics, case managers, a tenant liaison, flexible community space, and more. King’s Ridge is under construction now, and when it opens in the Fall, we’re excited to provide a safe, comfortable, and healing home to folks who are currently experiencing homelessness. Learn more here.

 
St. Michael's Episcopal Church