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2025 Trunk or Treat: Thursday, Oct. 23

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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.

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Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event: Oct. 5

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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.

Sacred Ground: A Race Dialogue Series

Join us on our journey to Becoming Beloved Community by peeling away the layers that have brought us to today. Through film, reading, and discussion we will reflect on our own family history, church history, as well as overall narratives that shape the American Story. To bring SACRED GROUND to as many parishioners as possible, we have divided the series into 3 sections. You may choose to participate in one, two, or all three sections.

Facilitators: George Hodge and Chris Aycock

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Vacation Bible School: August 4-8

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

August 4-8
VBS is open to children currently in the 3-year-old class through 5th grade.

Sign up by June 1!

Join us the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. We’ll trek the tundra, and explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows us that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!

Calling all volunteers! Please join us to volunteer for a wild week of Vacation Bible School in the Alaskan Tundra! Sign up for one morning or for the whole week. Contact Caroline Birckhead for more information.

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Duff/Capps Scholarship

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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

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Blood Drive | Sunday, March 16

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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.

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.

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Faithbuilders: Habitat for Humanity

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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!

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Love God, Love God’s World

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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.

 
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