Join Our Sacred Ground Class
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
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.
Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights Sunday July 19 | 5:05 p.m.
Join your St. Michael's Family for a fun night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park!
Join your parish family for a night out at the ball park to watch the Durham Bulls play the Charlotte Knights! We have reserved the Red Oak Rooftop, a covered patio with high top tables, overlooking right field!
Tickets are $30 per person
No charge for children 2 and under
Family cap of $120
Your ticket includes soft drinks & plenty of food— hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ, baked beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw and potato chips.
We will email the tickets to you the week before the game.
Contact: Mary Battle Roethling
VBS Prep Day: July 12
VBS Prep Day | Sunday, July 12 immediately following the 10 a.m. service | 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Please join us for a Vacation Bible School prep day on July 12 after the 10 a.m. service in All Angels Chapel. All adults, youth and kids are invited to participate (and get a sneak peek at the fun!). Please email Caroline Birckhead if you plan to attend.
We look forward to an incredible week of fun and faith with you and your children! We need a few more volunteers. Click below for information.
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Register children for Sunday School!
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.
Update from the ECW Garden Party
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
A CELEBRATION OF GREG JONES’ 20 YEARS OF MINISTRY AT ST. MICHAEL'S
Take a look back at Greg Jones’ 20 years of ministry at St. Michael’s!
Habitat House Episcopal Build
Thanks to everyone who participated at the Episcopal Build on April 13!
Social Justice and Racial Equity Pilgrimage to Georgia and Alabama: May 31 – June 4
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.
Read the Winter 2023 Archangel
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.
Congratulations Vestry Class of 2025
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!
