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Sunday, April 25, 2021

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Sunday, May 23, 2021 — The Day of Pentecost

The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples in wind and fire. The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., explores how the same spirit that moved before created time, moves in our lives today, bringing order to chaos, through God's power and not our own.

Teachable Moment, May 23, 2021

Pentecost was a Jewish festival celebrating the harvest, until it took on an entirely new meaning for early Christians. Learn more, with the Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones

Godly Play 5.23.21

Ms. Carolyn tells about the HOLY SPIRIT coming down on the disciples.

April 25 Video Bulletin
April 25 Passages
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Sunday, April 18, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, April 18, 2021

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr. takes us back to the Upper Room, where Jesus had the first Eucharist after his resurrection. As we begin to gather again, slowly, after the pandemic, we should remember that we are all newcomers in rekindling community. And our presence matters.

Beulah Land April 18, 2021

Ms. Stella tells stories of the disciples seeing Jesus.

April 18 Video Service Bulletin
April 18 Passages
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Sunday, April 11, 2021

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

The resurrection of Christ created a new community for early Christians. The Rev. Holly Gloff examines what it might have felt like to be a part of this new community. And we can all find ourselves in Thomas' "show me" attitude.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, April 11, 2021

In this final installment, the Rev. Dr. Jamie Pahl explores the Church's mission and our role in it.

Godly Play April 11, 2021

Ms. Carolyn tells the parable of the mustard seed.

April 11 Video Bulletin
April 11 Passages
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Sunday, April 4, 2021 — Easter Day

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April 4 Bulletin for Video Service
April 4 Passages
April 4 In-Person Bulletin
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Sunday, March 28, 2021 — Palm Sunday

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff looks at Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem as we begin this Holy Week.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 28, 2021

Lori Wagoner and Anna Page share with us how God prepares us for redemption.

Beulah Land 3.28.21

Ms. Stella tells about Holy Week.

March 28 Bulletin
March 28 Passages
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Sunday, March 21, 2021

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Rev. Anna S. Page explores how God meets us in our humanity, in our discovery and rediscovery, brokenness and repair, and how we have moved from being to becoming in the time of COVID-19.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones explores the practice of penitence.

Godly Play 3.21.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about Jesus’ life, death & resurrection.

March 21 Bulletin
March 21 Passages
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Sunday, March 14, 2021

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones preaching.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 14, 2021

Ruth Scott and Lisa Carlton, both members of St. Michael’s Social Justice Steering Committee, explore the nature of sin and how Social Justice means working against sin in all its forms.

Beulah Land 3.14.21

Ms. Stella tells how Jesus fed 5,000 people with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread!

March 14 Bulletin
March 14 Passages
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Sunday, March 7, 2021

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr., preaches on Jesus' clearing of the temple. We have the power to create that which can devour us, but if we first allow God to breathe into what we make of life, only then can we live freely.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, March 7, 2021: Teachable Moments

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff discusses the Communion of Saints

Godly Play 3.7.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about the seriousness of Lent and how we prepare for the joy of Easter.

March 7 Bulletin
March 7 Passages
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Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff explores God’s covenant with Abraham.

Sunday, Feb. 28,, 2021: Teachable Moment: Love Your Neighbor

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

Beulah Land 2.28.21

Ms. Stella tells the story of Jesus calming the storm.

Feb. 28 Bulletin
Feb. 28 Passages
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Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021

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Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021

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.

Teachable Moment: Feb. 21, 2021

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.

Godly Play 2.21.21

Ms. Carolyn tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. How can YOU be a good neighbor?

Feb. 21 Bulletin
Feb. 21 Passages
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Sunday, Feb 14, 2021

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Transfiguration Sunday
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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.

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Teachable Moment, Feb. 14, 2021: The Final Return of the Prodigal Son
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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.

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Beulah Land 2.14.21
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Jesus loves ALL the children!

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Feb. 14 Bulletin
Feb. 14 Passages
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Bible Study & Prayer Opportunities

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St. Michael’s offers a number of Bible Study opportunities each week that meet safely, by Zoom. We hope you’ll join us.

Wednesday Bible Study

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.

Bible Study Zoom Link

Morning Prayer

  • 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)

Men's Bible Study | Thursdays at 7 a.m.

Join our Zoom meeting each Thursday to discuss the Sunday readings.

Add me to the Zoom List

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Relationship Communication Book Study

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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.

Contact Anna


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Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

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Feb 7 2021
Sit with God in Solitude
Feb 7 2021

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?

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Teachable Moment: Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 —The Comforting Language of God
Feb 7 2021

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.

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Godly Play 2.7.21
Feb 7 2021

Ms. Carolyn shares the parable of the good shepherd.

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Feb. 7 Bulletin
Feb. 7 Passages
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February Outreach: The Women’s Center

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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.

Learn More about the women's center
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Day School Openings for 2021-22

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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.

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Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

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.

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021: Teachable Moment with the Rev. Greg Jones

The Rev. Greg Jones explores sibling relationships through the lens of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Beulah Land 1.31.21

Ms. Stella tells about Jesus’ baptism.

Jan. 31 Bulletin
Jan. 31 Passages
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Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021

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Sunday, Jan. 24 — Teachable Moment: The Return of the Prodigal Son, Part 3

Are you the second son? Jeff Hensley explores the second son’s reaction to his brother’s return.

Godly Play 1.24.21

Ms. Carolyn explains the rite of baptism.

Sunday Bulletin
Passages | Jan. 24-30
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Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Jan. 17, 2021 —The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

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.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Epiphany Teachable Moments — The Prodigal Son

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.

Beulah Land 1. 17. 21

Ms. Stella tells the story of Jesus in the Temple.

Jan. 17 Bulletin
Jan. 17 Passages
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Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021
St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Teachable Moment: The Prodigal Son Part 1
Godly Play 1.10.21

Ms. Carolyn tells the story of the Wise Men and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child.

Jan. 10, 2021 Bulletin
Jan. 10, 2021 Passages
 
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