Parish Supper | Wednesday, October 15
Oct. 15 | 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Parish Hall
Menu: Chicken Piccata, Fettucine, Caesar Salad
Adults (11 and over) $8
Children (3-10) $5
No charge for ages 2 and under
Pay at the door with cash, check or card
Contact Stella Attaway for more information.
Sign up by Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
2025 Trunk or Treat: Thursday, Oct. 23
Join us for Fall Fun!
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5-7 p.m.
Second Annual St. Michael’s Trunk or Treat, Thursday, October 23, 5-7 p.m. in the church parking lot. Church members, neighbors, friends and family are invited to trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk through our church parking lot. We will have pizza and hot dogs, games, and more!
In order for this event to be a success, we need our parishioners to volunteer to decorate their vehicle’s trunk and hand out candy or small trinkets. You can make your trunk as elaborate as you wish and can include a game or activity as well. This year our theme will be CHILDREN’S BOOKS. All you need to do is sign up here, choose a children’s book/character, and let your creativity take off! Sample pictures are below. A quick Google search will also bring up tons of ideas.
Don’t want to set up a trunk but would like to help before, during or after the event? Please sign up here.
We hope to get our entire parish involved for this fun community event. Please reach out to Caroline Birckhead, Director of Children’s Ministry, with any questions.
Sundays at St. Michael’s: October 5 | Bulletin & Canterbury Tales
Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event: Oct. 5
Meal Packaging Event
Sunday, Oct. 5 | 2-4 p.m.
St. Michael's Episcopal Church is once again partnering with Rise Against Hunger in the global movement to end hunger. Join us in packaging over 10,000 meals to support nutrition, education and health for children and families facing hunger right now around the world.
ARCHANGEL | Summer 2025
ECW Garden Party
A wonderful time was had by all! Look for a recap soon!
Duff/Capps Scholarship
The Duff/Capps Higher Education Scholarship
High school seniors seeking higher education opportunities are encouraged to apply for The Duff/Capps Higher Education Scholarship. The scholarship was created by Claire Duff Capps as a project when she was a student at Broughton High School. The scholarship is named in honor of her late father, Bill Duff, a long-time parishioner of St. Michael’s.
Scholarship Application
Application deadline: May 31
Easter Lily Tributes
Each Easter, the St. Michael’s Altar Guild decorates the church with lilies, given by parishioners in memory of or in thanksgiving for friends and loved ones. Afterward, these beautiful plants are delivered to the sick, the home-bound and bereaved parishioners. Won’t you join us in continuing this tradition?
Each tribute is $15. Proceeds go to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.
• Fill out the electronic form below. You will have the option to receive an invoice that you can pay by debit or credit card, or mail in a check.
• Be sure to add "given by" after each tribute. (Example: My friends and family by Jane Doe)
• If you print out a form, return it with a check made out to St. Michael's, write "Lily" on the memo line.. Leave your check in the offering plate or mail to St. Michael's, attn. Ann Garey (1520 Canterbury Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608)
• Deadline is Friday April 11.
If you need assistance, contact Ann (919-931-7183 or lilytributes@holymichael.org).
Belize Mission Coffeehouse Update
BELIZE MISSION COFFEEHOUSE
Saturday, March 15 | 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Admission: $20 per person
The Belize Mission Coffeehouse brought down the house thanks to the incredibly talented performers that came together for an evening of inspiration and praise. You can still support the Belize Mission through the end of March by making a monetary donation here.
Your support will help us complete work on the multipurpose Church & Community Center in Belize. This year, our mission team will focus on finishing construction of the interior of the new building including the balcony and stage area. Click below to view a rendering of the facility.
The Organic Swing Band
Nedra Kay and Friends
Max Abusshi
The Community Music School Oak Town Rock Band
Blood Drive | Sunday, March 16
SAVE THE DATE | BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, March 16 | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Every person has the power to save a life. Donating blood only takes a little of your time, and it can mean a lifetime for patients in need. Use the QR code to sign in as a guest and when asked to supply a date, use your date of birth.
ARCHANGEL | Winter/Spring 2025
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CONSTRUCTION ON CANTERBURY ROAD
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ
WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION ON CANTERBURY ROAD
UPDATE ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION
The ongoing road project to install new water lines in the Budleigh Neighborhood will continue along Canterbury Road one block at a time until it reaches Wade Avenue.
Currently, Carolina Civil Works is working on the 1500 block of Canterbury Road. We have been in contact with them to discuss the best route to access the church. Please be mindful of the following:
Outside of the workday (9 a.m. — 5 p.m.) and during the weekend, traffic may travel on Canterbury Road without interruption. It will be slow going and drivers must navigate around signage and construction.
The intersection of Lewis Farm Road and Canterbury Road will be closed 2/24-2/25. reopening Wednesday, 2/26. Moving forward it will be best to avoid Canterbury Road from Wade Avenue to the church. Paving of the 1500 block of Canterbury Road should take place within the week. The best way to approach the church is via the Glenwood Avenue.
Please know we are aware of the situation. We are in communication with the city and we will keep you updated as we get information. Please be patient, drive slowly and with caution and allow extra time for travel.
Faithbuilders: Habitat for Humanity
Habitat Wake expresses gratitude to St. Michael’s for its hearts, hands, and voices to help advance Habitat for Humanity Wake County’s mission in 2024. The following video and newsletter share inspiring reflections:
Video: View this 3-minute video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnLbpUA1J28 to hear interfaith voices share the importance of Habitat Wake’s work.
Newsletter: Read short newsletter, https://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=1784689&f=20204&s=24960&m=269719&t=07dfd2b27674d29456d3c77fdebb7863c734caef3b0009e737f3a6ad435713fe from Rick Beech, Habitat Wake, VP, Faith Relations.
Additionally, consider joining Habitat Wake for Local Lobby Day on April 8th and 9th.
Sign up here Fill out this form , training will be provided!
ARCHANGEL | Fall 2024
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Love God, Love God’s World
Love God, Love God’s World
Nine-week program Jan. 6-March 10
Love God, Love God’s World is a film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry. You will learn in the company of friends about both the scripture underlying this ministry and the many opportunities to practice it. It is our hope that attendees will be inspired to pursue individual and collective action on creation care and eco-justice.
St. Michael’s will offer this nine-week program beginning Monday, January 6. It will continue every Monday through March 10. We will meet at the church from 6-7:15 p.m. Any adult who is a member of St. Michael’s is welcome to join. We are looking for members who can attend each session, so preference will be given to them. If you are interested in participating, contact one of the course facilitators below by Dec. 20.
St. Michael’s Gift to RALT
Parishioner Ruth Scott being interviewed by CBS 17 reporter Baron James.
St. Michael's has received some nice press covering our recent gift to the Raleigh Area Land Trust (RALT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers. With a $300,000 donation from St. Michael’s, we have forged a historic partnership to tackle Wake County’s affordable housing crisis. RALT will build 18 permanently affordable homes in the Idlewild neighborhood. This marks the first-ever collaboration between a faith-based organization and a community land trust in the county.
To learn more about our gift, read the Rev. Greg Jones' recent epistle.
Together in Faith: Event for Women
We have a limited number of seats available, so don’t hesitate to sign up!
Scholarships are available upon request–email Robin Kennedy.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Reception with Shauna Niequist*
7:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Welcome and Evening Prayer
7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Keynote Address
Q&A
*Please note: Shauna Niequist's books will be available for purchase that evening, but there will not be a book signing.
Shauna Niequist
ABOUT SHAUNA
Shauna Niequist is the New York Times bestselling author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor, and Present Over Perfect. She grew up in Illinois and studied English and French literature at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. As an author and blogger, Shauna writes about the beautiful and broken moments of everyday life — friendship, family, faith, food, marriage, love, babies, books, celebration, heartache, and all the other things that shape us, delight us, and reveal to us the heart of God. She is married to Aaron, and they live in New York City with their sons, Henry and Mac.
Hurricane Relief Update
Western NC Relief | November 2024
The first three pictures are from the load-in activities on Saturday morning Nov. 16. We had numerous volunteers that helped load six vehicles, including 3 pickup trucks (one with a box trailer) and three SUVs! We departed for Episcopal Church of the Epiphany at 11:30 a.m. Church of the Epiphany (in Newton, NC) serves as a resource bank receiving donations that they forward on to other Episcopal Churches in the mountains that supply and goods directly to impacted people.
Twelve volunteers drove out (two per vehicle), arriving at that church at 2:30 p.m., where we were greeted by four volunteers from Church of the Epiphany and also another nearby Episcopal Church -- Church of the Ascension, located in Hickory.
These photos show the unloading process at Church of the Epiphany. Based on feedback received while there and the next day via text, the Diocese of Western NC is extremely grateful to St. Michael's for coordinating and delivering these much needed supplies and "looks forward to partnering with us" in future missions that may be needed for years to come.
In addition, St. Michael’s collected $7,590 in donations to the Helene Relief effort in WNC. Father Oscar Rozo, who serves as the Missioner for Latino Ministries at Church of the Epiphany is extremely grateful for our generous donations!
Join a Reflection Circle
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.
