by Julie Martin | Apr 17, 2022 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family,Our first celebration of Easter will occur as the sun sets tonight. The Liturgy of the Great Vigil of Easter is a movement from darkness to light; from death to resurrection life. It is an appropriate way to begin our Easter celebration...
by Julie Martin | Apr 3, 2022 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family,Bishop Skirving has given permission for all in the Diocese of East Carolina to resume using the Common Cup.For St. Paul’s, this will take effect on Sunday, April 3. We have been without the Common Cup for so long now that it will take time to...
by Julie Martin | Mar 31, 2022 | Clergy Corner
April 3rd is a Big Day Confirmation on April 3 at 3 p.m. This Sunday, April 3rd at 3:00 PM, is a very special day for St. Paul’s. Twenty of our fellow parishioners will go before the bishop to commit or recommit themselves to Christ. Some of these folks are brand new...
by Julie Martin | Mar 10, 2022 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family, Many have asked how we can help our brothers and sisters in Ukraine during this time. Below, please find two opportunities to help. The first is an international effort through Episcopal Relief & Development. The second is a local...
by Julie Martin | Mar 6, 2022 | Clergy Corner
Beloved of St. Paul’s,I am pleased to announce the appointment of The Reverend Michael Singer as part-time Pastoral Associate beginning Sunday, March 13. I have called Fr. Singer for a very specific reason; to work with me and the Pastoral Care Committee in organizing...
by Julie Martin | Jan 19, 2022 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family, Despite all of us being up to date on vaccinations and eligible boosters, a member of my family woke up this morning with a fever and sore throat and, has since, tested positive for COVID-19. Under current CDC guidelines I am not required to...
by Julie Martin | Dec 22, 2021 | Clergy Corner
What a year this has been! Think about it for a moment. Over the past twelve months, St. Paul’s has been in a constant state of transition and transformation. Change is never easy, but all of us, whether we’ve been at this church for years, have just started...
by Julie Martin | Dec 7, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family, It has been a delight to have The Reverend Catherine Powell with us over the past few weeks. Just as I was announcing her new role with us at St. Paul’s, she was receiving news that she would need to undergo surgery at the end of December and...
by Julie Martin | Nov 25, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family, I write to you to simply say “Thank you!” As I ponder all the things in my life for which I am most thankful,St. Paul’s is near the top of the list. I am thankful for how we love God in our worship. I am thankful for how that worship...
by Julie Martin | Oct 26, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family, As we approach the Celebration of our New Ministry in the presence of our Bishop this Thursday, I want to express my deep gratitude to the entire St. Paul’s family. It is truly a blessing to be your new rector. I want you to know that...
