Twenty one local agencies were on hand to share about the critical work they do, feeding, housing and caring for those in need. Our Virtual Gifts of Grace web page will be live until Dec. 8, so if you cannot attend, you will still be able to donate below. If you donate online you will receive printable cards by Dec. 15, to send to recipients.
The Color of Compromise Book and Video Study
The Diocese of North Carolina is offering a video and book study of The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby on Monday, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 and April 4 and 11, 12-1 p.m. During the weekly meeting via Zoom, participants will watch the video series together and engage in conversation. The Color of Compromise is a timely study of how people of faith have historically—up to the present day—worked against racial justice. It is also a call for urgent action by all Christians today in response. The Color of Compromise is both enlightening and compelling, telling history we either ignore or just don't know. Equal parts insightful and inspirational, it details how the American church has helped create and maintain racist ideas and practices. We will be guided in thinking through concrete solutions for improved race relations and a racially inclusive church. There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required. Register.
The Fall Young Adult Bible Study will begin on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7:30pm on Zoom, led by seminarian David Nichols. We will be reading St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians together during the Fall months. No pre-reading is required for this meeting, just show up!
The study will continue on these dates:
Oct. 28
Nov. 11 & 18
Dec. 7
In-person Porch Fellowship events are planned for Nov. 7 & Dec 5.
We hope to see many of you there as we study this letter in the coming weeks.
Tuesday evenings: Sept. 28–Nov. 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Friday mornings: Oct.1–Nov. 12, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
From beginning to end, the Bible is a love story. Maybe your head knows that God is always good, but in these troubling times, your heart’s not so sure. Thankfully, in this 7-session Bible study by Lisa Harper, we will learn how our Creator Redeemer’s unconditional love is woven throughout Scripture. Join us as we dive in and discover at a deeper level than you are — and always have been — the object of His affection.
In our new program year, we have opportunities for parents to worship, join our newcomer classes and also attend our Tuesday Adult Forums. Click the links below and sign your child up for Nursery or Child Care. If you attend an evening event, please be sure to feed your children at home before joining us. We will not be serving food this year.
We’d like all children registered for our Nursery Care Ministry.
We hope you will all come home to St. Michael’s soon! See our modified Sunday schedule below:
Service Schedule
8 am — Holy Eucharist
10 am — Holy Eucharist with choir
• All attendees must be masked at both servicesChildren’s Programming during the 10 a.m. service
9:45 am-11 am• Nursery care for ages 6 weeks - 2 years
• Sunday School for ages 2-5th grade
Classroom Locations
3 – 4-year-olds and Kindergarten will be in the Parish Hall. Check-in/check-out will be located outside of the Parish Hall breezeway.
1st and 2nd grades will be in the Convocation room. Check-in/check-out will be located outside of the Convocation Room breezeway.
3rd through 5th grades will be in the Adult Education Room, down the office hallway. Parent check-in/check-out for these students will be at the Adult Ed. room.
Please register your child for our Sunday School program.
(All staff and volunteers are vaccinated. Staff and children 2 and older must wear masks.)
Learn more about our plans for children here.
Our 6th - 12th graders will began Sunday evening EYC on Sunday, Sept. 19, and will meet twice a month. More information will be sent to parents by email to those registered for the program.
Our Adult Formation program moves to Tuesdays this fall.
”Wanderings in the Bible: Not all who wander are lost.”
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., and Jeff Hensley, theologian in residence, will examine the wanderers in the Bible.
6 pm, Tuesdays, twice a month, in the Nave
• Sept. 14 — Abraham
• Sept. 28 — Moses
• Oct. 12 — The Israelites
• Oct. 26 — Jonah
• Nov. 9 — Job
The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples in wind and fire. The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., explores how the same spirit that moved before created time, moves in our lives today, bringing order to chaos, through God's power and not our own.
Pentecost was a Jewish festival celebrating the harvest, until it took on an entirely new meaning for early Christians. Learn more, with the Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones looks at the work of the apostles after Jesus' death and resurrection, which was to be witnesses to that resurrection to all. It's the work of all of us who have been baptized in Christ.
In the early Church, Paul travels to Rome, to Italy and other places, spreading the Gospel. He mentors Timothy, teaching him about Truth and Trust. Join the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., as he explores the Book of Acts and Paul's journey.
Ms. Carolyn talks about Jesus' ascension into heaven. The disciples later experience the Holy Spirit coming down from heaven.
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a unique four- year program in theological education based upon small – group study and practice. Since its founding in 1975 at Sewanee, this international program has assisted more than 100,000 participants in discovering and nurturing their call to Christian service.
In September, St. Michael’s will form a new four-year class. Won’t you join us? EfM meets weekly on Monday morning from 9:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. in the Convocation room from mid-September until the end of May.
EfM helps the faithful encounter the depth and breadth of the Christian tradition and brings students into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship and engage in theological reflection together. Registration for the fall begins later this month.
If you are interested in joining us, or for more information, please contact Phil Lambe or Chris Laco.
In her last sermon as curate at St. Michael’s, the Rev. Anna S. Page explores the verse in John: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for your friends.”
Rekindling Community — The Book of Acts: Hospitality
The Rev. Holly M. Gloff shares the story of Lydia, who was among the first Greeks to be baptized as a Christian. Lydia practiced radical hospitality, and we can use her example when we are once again allowed to gather at St. Michael's.
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones looks at Jesus as the True Vine. Those who abide in Jesus will bear fruit and live. Our concept of love is quite different from Jesus' love, which is a promise of hope.
The Rev Anna Pages introduces us to the community of early Christians whose work is documented in the Book of Acts. Who were they? And what were their communal values? How did they establish their communal norms, and what can we take from their example as we reconnect in person?
To read the paper Anna references in this video, click here
The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples in wind and fire. The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., explores how the same spirit that moved before created time, moves in our lives today, bringing order to chaos, through God's power and not our own.
Pentecost was a Jewish festival celebrating the harvest, until it took on an entirely new meaning for early Christians. Learn more, with the Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones
The resurrection of Christ created a new community for early Christians. The Rev. Holly Gloff examines what it might have felt like to be a part of this new community. And we can all find ourselves in Thomas' "show me" attitude.
In this final installment, the Rev. Dr. Jamie Pahl explores the Church's mission and our role in it.
The Rev. Holly M. Gloff looks at Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem as we begin this Holy Week.
Lori Wagoner and Anna Page share with us how God prepares us for redemption.
The Rev. Anna S. Page explores how God meets us in our humanity, in our discovery and rediscovery, brokenness and repair, and how we have moved from being to becoming in the time of COVID-19.
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones explores the practice of penitence.
Ruth Scott and Lisa Carlton, both members of St. Michael’s Social Justice Steering Committee, explore the nature of sin and how Social Justice means working against sin in all its forms.
The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr., preaches on Jesus' clearing of the temple. We have the power to create that which can devour us, but if we first allow God to breathe into what we make of life, only then can we live freely.
The Rev. Holly M. Gloff discusses the Communion of Saints
Ms. Carolyn talks about the seriousness of Lent and how we prepare for the joy of Easter.
The Rev. Holly M. Gloff explores God’s covenant with Abraham.
Matthew Terribile of St. Michael's Social Justice Ministry explores the Catechism, and how it instructs us on what loving our neighbor really means.
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, preaching. God's vision for us is a life of happiness, though the reality of sin and death bends us out of shape. God's love, however, is a force that with bend us back toward happiness.
Members of St. Michael's Social Justice Executive Committee explore the Catechism, and what it means for us to be made in God's image.
Ms. Carolyn tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. How can YOU be a good neighbor?
The Rev. Anna Pages describes how God transfigures our hearts to communicate love when we are afraid of the unknown—that is, if we allow it. It is a continuous process, a continuous journey. Glory be to God.
St. Michael's Choir soprano Catherine Lawrence several years ago served as an educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Her tours included an exhibit about Rembrandt's life. In today's final installment of The Prodigal Son, she shares her insight into the painter as a man, husband and father in search of forgiveness of the Father, a search that led to the creation of painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son.
Jesus loves ALL the children!
