From the Archives:   A Church Walk

From the Archives: A Church Walk

Tours of St. Paul’s are back! Welcome !! First and Third Sundays of the Month After the 10:30 Service Starting Oct. 3 We’ll be walking around the church and the Parish House. For Newcomers, it’s a chance to see where things are. For Visitors, it’s a bit of...
Parish Administrator Appointed

Parish Administrator Appointed

Dear St. Paul’s Family, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of April Cook as Parish Administrator at St. Paul’s.  April has more than 17 years of experience in customer service, sales, and service administration and management.  It was clear in conversations...
Blessing Box Donations Needed

Blessing Box Donations Needed

St. Paul’s Blessing Box, located on the corner of Princess and 16th streets, is a ministry of our church in partnership with our neighborhood.  The blessing box provides food items and basic hygiene items to those in our surrounding area who might need them.  Items...
The Redemptive Work of the Cross

The Redemptive Work of the Cross

An Excerpt From a “Hymn for 9/11”by JMA Wright The years have passed and now we markThe depths of that dark day,As we draw closer to the OneWho promises the wayTo move beyond our brokenness,Of days like nine elev’nTo build twin towers of peace and loveAnd make earth...
Parish Administrator Appointed

Settling In

Beloved, I am still “settling in” to St. Paul’s.  I continue to listen as I encounter each of you.  In meeting with you I am hearing about all of the ministries and experiences of St. Paul’s as well as who you are as beloved children of God.  Amid the listening, I...
Be a part of the Membership Committee

Be a part of the Membership Committee

St. Paul’s Membership Committee is looking for some volunteers to be a part of inviting visitors to our church, making them feel welcome and connecting them to God and others through ministry opportunities. All interested individuals are encouraged to contact Teresa...
Parish Administrator Appointed

Here We Go Again

Beloved,  Here we go again. As we all are probably aware, New Hanover County has issued a mask mandate for all indoor places open to the public effective Friday, August 20 at 5pm. Therefore, it is necessary for us all to wear masks when we gather for worship and other...
Parish Administrator Appointed

Christmas in August

Beloved, You have heard of Christmas in July, but have you heard of Christmas in August?   All of this talk in our Gospel lessons over the last couple of weeks about Jesus as the Bread of Life, and that his “flesh is food indeed” has inspired me to reflect on the...
SPEC Card Ministry

SPEC Card Ministry

Many of us have greeting cards that we never use and St. Paul’s has a great use for them! Remembering our parishioners for many occasions is wonderful. So, if you have greeting cards for get well, thinking of you, and sympathy that you are not planning to use,...
Parish Administrator Appointed

From Our Rector-Elect

Dear Good People of St. Paul’s, Transitions are all around us. Just last week I attended an array of events which marked the end of the school year for my children. Parents and grandparents are attending ceremonies of all kinds as the academic year comes to a close....