Ten parishioners have been nominated for Vestry. The congregation will vote to elect five new members at our annual meeting on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the 10 a.m. Use the QR code to read the bios.
Please note there will be no 8 a.m. service on that day.
2025 Gifts of Grace TODAY!
Gifts of Grace
Alternative Gift-Giving Market
Sunday, November 16 | 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Gifts of Grace provides an alternative Christmas gift-giving market to support those less fortunate in our community. Sixteen local agencies will participate to make a difference in people’s lives.
Your gifts will contribute to food, clothing, shelter, medical care, disaster relief, and opportunities for independence for those people served by these agencies.
Click on each agency to learn more.
Community Music School (new video coming soon)
InterAct (new video coming soon)
Center for Volunteer Care Giving
Wheels for Hope (new video coming soon)
St. Michael's Missions will also be supported by Gifts of Grace this year. They will be involved in hands-on repair/rebuilding and support efforts (coordinated through Baptist-on-Mission and the Diocese of Western NC) next weekend. Both skilled (plumbers, electricians, builders, etc.) and unskilled volunteers are both needed. Youth 14 and up may participate if accompanied with a parent. Visit their booth for more information.
Also available will be St. Elizabeth’s Yeast Rolls, St. Catherine’s Pimento Cheese, St. Mary’s Bean Soup Mix, Yea's Cookie Jars and Dohme's Own Gorgonzola Dressing. You can even grab a quick breakfast item and cup of coffee while you shop. Please join us!
If you cannot attend, do not worry!
You can use the link below to make your contributions until Dec. 9.
Example Giving Page
Can't decide? Make a contribution to Gifts of Grace—
The donation will be split equally among all the groups.
Example online giving page
Pride for Parents Christmas Store
Loaves and Fishes Ministry operates a Pride for Parents Christmas Store that is stocked with toys from donations.
The Pride for Parents Christmas Store offers limited-income families the opportunity to shop for their children! They have pride in paying for the gifts they select & pay 25-30% off store prices. These new toys are donated by the community.
This year, St. Michael's will host a toy drive to help make sure the inventory is full! This event will take the place of our Angel Tree.
Collection will begin Nov. 6! Place UNWRAPPED items in the RED BIN in the Parish Hall by Friday, Dec. 5.
From Dec. 9-20, The Christmas Store requests volunteers to help under-resourced families select gifts for their kids. The "pop up" store is a fun experience for all Sign up to help below.
Sundays at St. Michael’s: November 23 | Bulletin & Canterbury Tales
Hurricane Helene Relief Mission | Nov. 20-23
Burnsville and surrounding areas, Cane River Valley, Yancey County
We will be involved in hands-on repair/rebuilding and support efforts (coordinated through Baptist-on-Mission and the Diocese of Western NC). Both skilled and unskilled volunteers needed. Youth 14 and up may participate if accompanied by a parent. Parishioner Bob Orr has generously offered housing in his nearby residence. Overflow will be housed via bunk-style provided by Baptist-on-Mission.
To inquire or register: please contact Neil Fisher, Bob Orr or John McHenry.
Parish Supper | Wednesday, November 19
Nov. 19 | 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Parish Hall
Menu: Chickenpot pie, salad, brownies
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 Monday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
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!
