Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event: Sunday, Oct. 18
Meal Packaging Event
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 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.
Parish Picnic: Oct. 4
Join your church family for our annual Parish Picnic!
Dress casually for the 10 a.m. service, then stay for BBQ & ice cream!
Fun, food and fellowship for all!
$10 per person (13 and older)
$5 per person (ages 3-12)
No charge for children 2 and under.
Family Cap of $30.
Sundays at St. Michael’s: Oct. 4
Wednesday Parish Suppers
Parish Hall | 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Adults (11 and over) $8
Children (3-10) $5
No charge for ages 2 and under
Family Max $30
Pay by card, check or cash at the door.
Love God, Love God’s World
LOVE GOD, LOVE GOD'S WORLD
Wednesdays | Sept.16–Nov. 11 | 6-7:15 p.m.
Love God, Love God’s World is a nine-session, film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry. Sessions include compelling films and readings, faithbased reflections, and discussion questions—each written by different contributors who draw from their own contexts and experiences. Participants will also discover ways to learn, pray, advocate, and conserve. To register or for more information contact Cherie Vick.
Join Our Sacred Ground Class
SACRED GROUND PROGRAM LAUNCH
Sacred Ground program year launch with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
Sept. 15, 1-2:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Church’s Sacred Ground program on race and faith begins its new fall program year with updated and revised curriculum and a new website. More than 30,000 people have participated in Sacred Ground circles across the country since the program began in 2019.
Episcopalians and all interfaith partners are invited to join on Zoom for a virtual conversation
Sept. 15 with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe about what makes Sacred Ground compelling and why the series continues to challenge participants to do the deep work of racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in all areas of their lives.
SACRED GROUND: A Film-Based Dialogue Series on Race & Faith
Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. There will be 11 sessions held on Thursday evenings at St. Michael's beginning in Sept. Limited to 10 participants. To register or for more information contact George Hodge, co-facilitator.
SCHEDULE
All sessions are in-person at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church.
Session 0: "American Creed" — A 3-part film and dialogue (open to everyone)
Sundays 11:10 a.m. | September 6, 13, & 20 | Conference Room
Sessions 1 through 6
Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. | Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov. 5 | Parlor
Sessions 7 through 11
Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. | Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Feb. 4 | Parlor
September Outreach: Clothing Drive for Note in the Pocket
Note in the Pocket provides quality clothing to homeless and impoverished children and families with dignity and love. St. Elizabeth's Chapter is coordinating a clothing drive in September. New or gently used adult clothing–especially teen styles–would be very helpful. We are also in urgent need of new and packaged socks & underwear of all sizes.
Some examples of student needs:
Boys & Girls Tops and Bottoms
Men & Women Tops and Bottoms
NEW Socks and Underwear
Coats & Light Jackets Jeans,
Hoodies or Sweatpants
NOTE: We accept sizes Newborn to Adult 6XL for all seasons of the year.
Please put all items in white kitchen trash bags and place in the collection bins in the Parish Hall by Sept. 20.
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 4 lines—20 letters/spaces per line.
Are You New? Join our Newcomer Class
Are You New to Our Parish?
Newcomer Classes | Wednesday Evenings
Sept. 16, 23, 30 & Oct. 7 | 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Adult Education Room
In "Introduction to St. Michael's," we will introduce newcomers to our parish’s history, our liturgy and the many ministries open to everyone who would like to become part of our parish family. The classes are led by our rector, Greg Jones. Child care is available with advance reservations. RSVP to Robin Kennedy below
King's Ridge Opportunities
As many of you know, we have been operating a food pantry and community garden at King's Ridge. We are thrilled to let you know that we are opening a clothing closet on August 8! The new space is beautiful and represents an intentional effort to create a holistic community wellness environment.
As always, we would love your support:
Volunteer to staff the food pantry, two Saturdays a month from 12:30 pm - 3pm
Donate to the food pantry through the King's Ridge pantry wish list
Volunteer to staff the clothing closet, two Saturdays a month from 12:30pm - 3pm
Volunteer in the community garden, Tues / Thur/ Sat mornings
If you (or your teenagers who need service hours) are interested, please contact Caroline Beaird below. Many hands make light work!
Acolyte Training on August 23
Acolyte training will be held on Sunday, August 23. These sessions are for any new acolytes entering the
4th – 12th grades and for current acolytes entering the 6th, 8th and 10th grades to be trained in their new duties. Advance sign-up is required.
• Jr. Torchbearers (4th - 5th grades) will meet at 2pm.
• Sr. Torchbearers (6th – 7th grades) will meet at 3pm.
• Jr. Crucifers (8th – 9th grades) will meet at 4pm.
• Sr. Crucifers (10th – 12th grades) will meet at 5pm.
Each session will be held in the church and should last approximately one hour. To sign up, contact Chip Chase below.
2026 Mission Grants Application
The St. Michael’s Mission Grants Application is open.
We invite non-profits to complete the application using the link below by Sept. 1, 2026.
The Mission Grants Committee’s goal is to partner with local and global organizations to help alleviate poverty. We focus on housing, hunger, education, skill building, and access to physical and mental health care, with an emphasis on organizations that prioritize and demonstrate diversity, equity and inclusion in their organization. Our hope is that the grants provided will transform lives and bring us all closer to Jesus.
We will select up to five grant recipients, which allows St. Michael’s to make a larger financial impact on each organization and build deeper relationships with each grantee.
Send an email to grants@holymichael.org if you have any questions.
OWLS
Diana Sendall, 2026 Senior of the Year!
We had a wonderful time at the 2026 Spring Fling! Delicious food, fellowship and delightful entertainment by members of the NC Opera!
Diana Sendall was named our 2026 Senior of the Year!
Here's what people have said about Diana:
"Diana does so much for St. Michael’s. She is involved in the Garden Ministry; she is one of the chairs of the Friends group, and prays for our parishioners."
"She is in the St. Michael’s book club and is a past co-chair of St. Elizabeth’s. She has served on the Vestry. She brings meals and support to parishioners who are sick or sad."
"She is an excellent lay reader. She makes and donates baby blankets to the Canterbury Shop."
"Diana always says yes with a smile."
"She helps with receptions after funerals."
SAVE THE DATE!
Duke Lemur Center | Sept. 3 at 9:30 am.
Lunch spot to be determined.
ECW Garden Party | May 1
Annual Fund Payments
2026 Annual Fund Goal Surpassed!
We are thrilled at the outcome of our 2026 pledge campaign and thank everyone who contributed!
You pledged, now what?
If you did not pre-pay or set up automatic payments, please read this.
We have discovered that within the new REALM system, pledging and giving are separate options. If you have pledged and wish to fulfill that pledge with a credit card or bank account, please use the link below to schedule the gifts in order for your pledge to be fulfilled in 2026. You will be prompted to log in to REALM and schedule the amount of your pledge as you would like (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or all at once). Thank you so much for your generous financial support of St. Michael's and your patience as we navigate this new system together! If you need to be reminded of your pledge amount, or have any questions, contact Josey Kasper (kasper@holymichael.org).
Fall 2025 ARCHANGEL
Read the latest copy of the ARCHANGEL!
Thank you! Pride for Parents Toy Store
What an amazing response for the Pride for Parents Christmas Store!
The families and staff at Loaves and Fishes Ministry send a big thank you!
We also thank the Walker Brothers for delivering the toys.
ARCHANGEL | Summer 2025
ECW Garden Party
A wonderful time was had by all! Look for a recap soon!
