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Matthew Terribile of St. Michael's Social Justice Ministry explores the Catechism, and how it instructs us on what loving our neighbor really means.

Matthew Terribile of St. Michael's Social Justice Ministry explores the Catechism, and how it instructs us on what loving our neighbor really means.
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, preaching. God's vision for us is a life of happiness, though the reality of sin and death bends us out of shape. God's love, however, is a force that with bend us back toward happiness.
Members of St. Michael's Social Justice Executive Committee explore the Catechism, and what it means for us to be made in God's image.
The Rev. Anna Pages describes how God transfigures our hearts to communicate love when we are afraid of the unknown—that is, if we allow it. It is a continuous process, a continuous journey. Glory be to God.
St. Michael's Choir soprano Catherine Lawrence several years ago served as an educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Her tours included an exhibit about Rembrandt's life. In today's final installment of The Prodigal Son, she shares her insight into the painter as a man, husband and father in search of forgiveness of the Father, a search that led to the creation of painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son.
Jesus loves ALL the children!
Join The Rev. Holly M. Gloff for the weekly Wednesday Bible Study. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon–1 p.m.Those who are working can perhaps join us during their lunch hour. It’s an informal study of the upcoming week’s lectionary readings. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Holly M. Gloff.
Wednesdays at 8 a.m. Led by parishioner Mary McMillan
Sundays at 11 a.m. Led by various parishioners
Morning Prayer Zoom Link (for both)
Join our Zoom meeting each Thursday to discuss the Sunday readings.
Are you interested in communicating better in your personal relationships? The Rev. Anna S. Page will be kicking off a book study focused on communication in relationships this spring. We'll be reading Dr. John Gottman's The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Time and date to be set. This study is open to anyone — single, in a relationship or married — who wants to work on their ability to communicate.
The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr., takes a line from English poet Thomas Blake and explores how important it is to sit in the quiet presence of God. If Jesus made time to be alone with God, shouldn't we?
The Rev. Anna S. Page takes a look at the father figure in Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son and applies a new understanding of the comforting language of God.
Ms. Carolyn shares the parable of the good shepherd.
Our February collection will assist The Women's Center. The Center provides safe day shelter, as well as critical, life-saving services.
Women's Clothing (all sizes needed):
tennis shoes
winter boots
heavy water-resistant winter coats
jeans, hoodies
sweatshirts
Other Items requested:
individual coffee creamers
sugar packets
Splenda
protein drinks
Gatorade
boxes of trash bags
Items can be left in the Red Bin outside the Parish Hall
Monday—Thursday 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. | Fridays 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
St. Michael's Parish Day School offers half-day classes for ages 6 months-Kindergarten.
Our Kindergarten class meets from 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the curriculum is based on kindergarten standards set forth by the NC Department of Public Instruction. All other Day School classes (ages 6 month-Pre-K) meet from 9:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
We have ended our official registration period for the 2021-22 school year, but we will continue to accept applications for the classes that have spaces remaining: Pre-K, 4 day 3 year olds, 5 day 3 year olds, TuTh Older 2 year olds, TuTh Younger 2 year olds, and TuTh Babies.
The following classes are full, but you may add your child's name to the wait list by contacting our director, Mandy Annunziata: Kindergarten, MWF Older 2s, MWF Younger 2s, MW Older Toddlers, TuTh Younger Toddlers. If there is enough interest, we have room to add another TuTh Toddler class.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Mandy at annunziata@holymichael.org or 919-782-6430.
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones examines Paul's great letter of to the Corinthians. God's love for us is a form of love that seeks the best for others, and He offers it through Grace.
The Rev. Greg Jones explores sibling relationships through the lens of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Are you the second son? Jeff Hensley explores the second son’s reaction to his brother’s return.
The Rev. Holly M. Gloff compares Samuel's call from God and Nathaniel's understanding of who Jesus is, as she relates how much God wants to have a personal relationship with each of us. We need only listen for God's voice to know how much we are loved.
The Rev. Holly M. Gloff explores the image of the younger son in Rembrandt's The Prodigal Son Returns painting, using Henri Nouwen's book of the same name as a springboard.
Ms. Carolyn tells the story of the Wise Men and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child.
Beginning Sunday, Jan.10 and continuing through Sunday, Feb.14, please tune-in for the short "Teachable Moment" videos on the Prodigal Son. As we enter the new year and now Epiphany (the Season of Lights), we begin a six-week series based on the book The Return of the Prodigal Son by the late Catholic priest and theologian, Henri Nouwen. This is not a book study per se, rather short teachings each week based on the book that will take us deeper into this parable from the Gospel of Luke 15.
Nouwen wrote this book based on his experience with Rembrandt’s famous rendition of the Prodigal Son that is on display in the Hermitage in Russia. As he sat across from the painting for hours, new revelations of this parable manifested themselves as the light hit the painting from different angles. For to be human is to encounter nature, people, art and ideas.When we allow these encounters to speak to us, challenge us, change us, then we are truly human, created anew over and over by Gods transforming power through the created world. Are we observers or participants? Presented by clergy and others. Join us!
Each Sunday, we invited you to attend the Eucharist on Facebook Live, followed by in-person distribution of the bread by clergy while everyone remains masked and in their cars.
Parishioners are instructed to drive into the parking lot from Canterbury Road and park in EVERY OTHER SPACE. Please be in place no later than 10 a.m. Everyone is asked to remain in cars until the service has been completed and all are dismissed. Exit by Lewis Farm Road only.
Our Sunday morning virtual Morning Prayer on Sundays changes time to 11 a.m. to accommodate those who would like to attend the 10 a.m. Drive-In service. Join members of the St. Michael's community as parishioners lead us in Morning Prayer every Sunday. Whether you pray Morning Prayer every day or never have before, all are welcome to join! For more info. on how to pray the Daily Office, check out this video. Join for Morning Prayer on Sundays by Zoom here:
In singing The Magnificat, Mary sings a song of liberation sung by an empowered agent of God. How can we be co-creators in God’s kingdom?
Choirmaster and organist Kevin Kerstetter shares two beloved settings of the Magnificat, the Song of Mary, and Karen Wagoner chants this beloved song of praise.
Ms. Carolyn & Ms. Stella put on a puppet show based on the book, Jesus' Christmas Party, by Nicholas Allan.
Our virtual service of Lessons & Carols remains on YouTube and here. Gather the family and hear many of your favorite hymns sung by St. Michael’s Choirs. Listen as our readers share the story of God’s people. (Feel free to sing along!) The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones is the preacher.
We hope you will join us for this special evening though we are unable to gather. And please continue to pray for healing for all those who have been affected by COVID-19, and for the healing of our nation.
Our Drive-In services on Sunday morning continue. Join us on Sundays at 10 a.m., watch the Eucharist on Facebook Live, and wait in your cars while clergy delivers the wafer safely to you.
Drive-Through Eucharist
Sunday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. (Recorded service available at 8 a.m.)Spanish Eucharist on Facebook Live at 5 p.m.
Missing your friends at St. Michael’s?
Watch our weekly slideshow and see some familiar faces.