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.

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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

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Social Justice and Racial Equity Pilgrimage to Georgia and Alabama: May 31 – June 4

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The Rev. Mary Davila, and members of Christ Church, invite St. Michael’s parishioners to join them on a pilgrimage to Atlanta and Alabama.

Highlights include:

  • National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Visitor Center

  • Tuskegee Airman National Historic Site in Montgomery

  • National Memorial and Museum for Peace and Justice

  • Cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, just as many did on March 7, 1965

  • National Voting Rights Museum

  • Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Plus much more!

The details including itinerary, costs*, transportation, accommodations, terms & conditions are outlined in thie brochure below.

*The final price depends upon the number of participants. Space is limited; register below For questions or additional information, contact: Mary Davila, Assistant Rector, Christ Church.

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Read the Winter 2023 Archangel

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The Winter 2023 Archangel explores angels — from our patron saint Michael to Uriel, Raphael and Gabriel to the angels that touch us a little closer to home. Click on the image below to view the online version.

 
 
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Congratulations Vestry Class of 2025

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We’re excited to announce our new Vestry class of 2025: Phil Lambe, Jeff McLamb, Sally Norton, Mike Penick and Ruth Scott. We thank all our nominees and for all who attended our Annual Meeting.

And we thank Katherine Poole, our senior warden; Matt Marchione, junior warden; Liz Driscoll, clerk; and Melissa Raley — Class of 2022. Well done, good and faithful servants!

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Read the Fall 2022 Archangel

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Our Fall issue tells the story of the Duff family, who helped plant the seed that grew into St. Michael's. We celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gifts of Grace, our signature Outreach fundraising event, by looking back at its origins. And our curate, the Rev. David Nichols, shares his path from son of a preacher to becoming a priest. We take a look at Sacred Ground, a series on race founded in faith, and we say farewell to our beloved computer guru, Bob Spaziano, whose "retiring" from a decades-long lay ministry keeping all our tech needs in order.

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No Fuss Directory 2022

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These days, nobody wants to corral the kids, dress them up, find a slot when no one has other plans and show up for a church directory photograph you’ll never buy. But with a growing church like ours, it’s important to have a secure way to browse “who’s who” in our parish. Our last directory, created in 2017, was out of date before it was printed. So this year, we are hoping you’ll take a few seconds to browse your phone for a picture of your family that you love and send it to us. We’ll upload it to your family information in our database and make it available to all of our parishioners through our member portal. So help everyone in our parish get to know each other by sending your photo to us! Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 23.

Susan Rountree is also available to take a quick photo of you or your family on Sunday mornings. She will be available at the Parish Picnic, on Sunday, Oct. 9. Questions? Contact Susan Rountree.

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Small Groups Continue this Fall!

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Reflection Circles

St Michael’s Reflection Circles continue to meet. Each “circle” has 7 to 10 people and is facilitated by trained St. Michael’s small group leaders. We read and reflect on the Gospel for the coming Sunday, talk about life today, engage each other, and pray— all in a weekly 45-minute Zoom call. Five groups are operating now, and most could welcome one or two more participants. We will also add more groups as there is interest.

Day and Time Options

Mondays at 9 a.m.
Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays at 10 a.m
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Wednesdays at 10 a.m

To join, click “Email Sam Taylor” below, and let him know which group interests you. Don't see a time that works for you? Please let us know what DOES work. If there is enough interest, we will form a new group

If you have additional questions, contact Sam Taylor (908-399-5566)

Centering Prayer | Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

We have 20 minutes of centering prayer followed by a book discussion. All are welcome to join. No experience is necessary.  For more information about Centering Prayer, please contact Leon Woodruff below.

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Children's Ministry–Planning for Fall

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It takes a village to run our vibrant Children's Ministry. There is something for everyone! Please consider volunteering one Sunday morning a month during our program year, which runs September-May.

 
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