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Our Lives Through the Lens: Weekly Slideshow

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Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020

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Service, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr. asks how we can live into the joy we’ve been asked to share. Paul tells us to pray without ceasing and give thanks in every circumstance. It’s not easy but it’s possible.

Teachable Moment, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020: The Nunc Dimittis

Organist and choirmaster Kevin Kerstetter discusses the Song of Simeon, a familiar chant sung during Choral Evensong. Also known as the Song of Simeon, the chant celebrates the moment when the baby Jesus was presented in the temple by his parents. St. Michael’s Compline choir performs.

Beulahland 12.13.20

Ms. Stella tells about the first visitors to Bethlehem—the shepherds! Ms. Kim sings “Mary Had a Baby.”

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Missed Our Advent Series? Watch Here

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Special Advent Offering—Preparing Our Voices for the Birth of Christ—with Helen Moses, author of "Voice Unleashed"

Missed it? Watch all three sessions here.

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Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

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Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones: John the Baptist was the last true prophet of the people of God

Teachable Moment: Dec. 6, 2020 — John the Baptist

Who Was John the Baptist? The Rev. Samuel Gregory joins shares this famous prophet’s story.

Godly Play 12.6.20

Ms. Carolyn takes us on an Advent trip to Bethlehem through Godly Play.

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Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020

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The First Sunday of Advent

The Rev. Holly Gloff introduces the season of Advent, the time when we wait for the coming of Christ.

Teachable Moment, Nov. 29, 2020: What IS Advent?

The Rev. Anna S. Page enlightens us on the importance of waiting for Christ during Advent.

Beulahland 11 29 20

Ms. Stella tells the story of Mary and Joseph meeting the angel Gabriel. Holly Gloff plays the harp and sings a song,

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Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

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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.

Dec. 20, 2020 —Sermon, The Rev. Anna S. Page

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?

Sunday, Dec. 20 — Teachable Moment: The Magnificat, with Kevin Kerstetter

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.

Jesus' Christmas Party

Ms. Carolyn & Ms. Stella put on a puppet show based on the book, Jesus' Christmas Party, by Nicholas Allan.

Service, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr. asks how we can live into the joy we’ve been asked to share. Paul tells us to pray without ceasing and give thanks in every circumstance. It’s not easy but it’s possible.

Teachable Moment, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020: The Nunc Dimittis

Organist and choirmaster Kevin Kerstetter discusses the Song of Simeon, a familiar chant sung during Choral Evensong. Also known as the Song of Simeon, the chant celebrates the moment when the baby Jesus was presented in the temple by his parents. St. Michael’s Compline choir performs.

Beulahland 12.13.20

Ms. Stella tells about the first visitors to Bethlehem—the shepherds! Ms. Kim sings “Mary Had a Baby.”

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones: John the Baptist was the last true prophet of the people of God

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Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020

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Sunday Service, Nov. 15, 2020

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr. examines the Parable of the Talents

Teachable Moment: Saint Hilda of Whitby

The Rev. Holly Gloff explores the life of Saint Hilda, who a devout nun who lived in the 7th Century.

Beulahland 11.15.20

Ms. Stella tells the story of Jonah and the whale.

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Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, preaching.

What is Gifts of Grace?
Godly Play Nov. 8, 2020

Ms. Carolyn tells the story of Jonah and the whale. Father Greg sings a song.

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Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

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Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff shares the history of All Saints’ Day and examines Jesus’ unexpected words of The Beatitudes. This service features a special anthem written by Brock Downward in memory of his father.

Teachable Moment, November 1, 2020: Ralph Vaughan Williams

He composed some of the most beautiful sacred music ever written, yet he was not exactly a believer. The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones shares the story of this important Anglican who wrote “For All the Saints,” sung every on All Saints Day.

Beulah Land: Nov. 1, 2020

Ms. Stella shares the story of Joseph, his coat, his dreams, and his family.

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Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones preaches about the Great Commandments of Jesus.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Teachable Moments — The Oxford Martyrs

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr. shares the story of the Oxford Martyrs, Thomas Cranmer, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, who were burned at the stake because of their beliefs in God and not in the Catholic Church.

Godly Play: Oct. 25, 2020

Ms. Carolyn tells the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.

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Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday Service, Oct. 18, 2020

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr., explores an exchange with Jesus and the Pharisees. Jesus said, "Give to God the things that are God’s." We belong to God, for we are made in his image. Therefore, when we take that step of faith, leaning into it, giving of ourselves—God is truly at work.

Teachable Moment: Oct. 18, 2020 — What Did Jesus Look Like?

Despite popular thought, Jesus probably didn’t have long hair. The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones explores how he knows this and sheds some light, through ancient artwork and Biblical teachings, on what Jesus may actually have looked like

Beulah Land© October 18, 2020

Ms. Stella tells the story of Abraham & Sarah. We are all part of God’s great family!

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Resources for Children

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St. Michael's Children's Ministry Team is excited to bring new virtual programs this fall to children ages 2-Fifth Grade. The programs will engage all of our children with visual storytelling and crafts. Stories of the Bible will be taught using a program new to us called Beulah Land (for ages 2-kindergarten) and we will continue using Godly Play for older children.

Stella Attaway will be using Beulah Land©, an interactive felt storyboard kit storytelling and imaginative play. Beulah Land© uses hands-on materials to tell Scripture stories in the context of worship. The felt pieces will be used to tell the original story but can be recombined in an infinite number of ways.

Carolyn L'Italien will continue using Godly Play for our 1st-3rd grade Sunday School classes. The program allows children to see where God is present in their own lives while exploring Bible stories with play and wonder. In Godly Play, children are led through the story with play figures and after are focused on “I wonder” questions from what they have heard. 

Both programs will be presented on video and posted each Sunday morning on holymichael.org. We hope parents will tune in with their children to learn about these programs and how together they can explore the stories of God's love in our world.

Chapel Videos

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Beulah Land 4. 18.21
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Beulah Land 3.28.21
Godly Play 3.21.21
Beulah Land 3.14.21
Godly Play 3.7.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about Lent.

Beulah Land 2.28.21
Godly Play 2.21.21
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Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones dissects the Parable of the Wedding Banquet.

Teachable Moments

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff takes a deep look at Saint Francis and why he is the most beloved saint in Italy.

Godly Play: October 11

Ms. Carolyn shares the story of Sarah & Abraham, leads a song, and instructs a fun craft activity!

Godly Play materials purchased by St. Michael's and used with permission.

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Fall 2020 Archangel

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Though Archangel has been delayed in mailing, you can now read your copy here. Read stories from our clergy, find yourselves in the pews, in the hallways of Rex Hospital and in your own driveway, as we navigate our world, together though apart.

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The Blessing of God's Animals

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St. Francis was the Patron Saint of Animals. Each October, we honor him and our faithful companions.

Last Sunday, we had a lovely afternoon honoring our faithful companions
at our drive-thru-blessing of the animals.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the SPCA collection! We received several bags of pet food/supplies as well as monetary donations.

Watch our slide show below.

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Sunday, October 4, 2020

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Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 — Service

The Rev. Anna S. Page reflects on Isaiah 1 and the beloved vineyard, and how the land we inhabit tells stories about who we are and what we hope for. But do we always listen to the land? What if we are wrong? Matthew takes Isaiah's story and interprets it as Jesus' story. What story does the place you inhabit tell? Explore with Anna.

Teachable Moment Oct. 4, 2020 — Saint Remigius

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones takes an in-depth look at Remigius, a saint most people have never heard of.

Oct. 4 Beulah Land© Video

Ms. Stella tells the story of Noah and the Great Flood and of God’s Promise to us all.

Reminder: Don’t forget the Drive-Through Blessing of the Animals today from 4-5 pm. Bring your dogs and cats and gerbils, your birds and zany reptiles, even the ashes of your beloved departed pets. We will bless them all! Please stay in your cars and wear masks. We will be collecting pet food and other supplies for the SPCA of Wake County.


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Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020

On the feast of St. Michael we celebrate our 70th year as a parish. The Rev. Holly Gloff examines Paul’s letter to the Philippians, instructing them on how to find joy in serving others rather than ourselves.

Teachable Moments: The Rt. Rev. Henry Beard Delany
St. Michael's Children's Ministry Presents The Story of Noah

Noah loved God, and God loved Noah. But the other people in the world were doing bad things. So God asked Noah to build an ark and to bring his family and all the animals of the world onto the ark. Join Ms. Carolyn for the Noah’s journey and create a special symbol of God’s love for us at the end.

Are you looking to find ways to involve your teenager?
Virtual EYC—1st & 3rd Sundays !

This fall, middle school and high school students will meet with Abby and EYC leaders on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month via Zoom. We will send out an email to parents and students, who are registered, with the link to the Zoom. Join us for formation, activities, conversations and fellowship as we connect digitally.

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Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones explores the notion of "Opposite Day," and how in God's world, it's always Opposite Day. Jesus came to tell us that, and to install the Kingdom here. His message: Love God, Love Neighbor, Love Self shows us that Jesus is our only hope to a just world, rooted in the Kingdom of God.

Sept. 20, 2020: Teachable Moments: The Paintress of Huntingfield

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff tells the story of Mildred Holland, the wife of an Anglican priest who served his congregation of St. Mary's Church in Huntingfield, Suffolk, from 1848-1891. During that time, Mildred took it upon herself to recreate the splendor of the 15th century Angel ceiling. The ceiling is filled with colorful images of angels, the 12 apostles and two female saints. Mildred labored for three-and-a-half years, often lying on her back, to create the work of art.

St. Michael's Children's Ministry: Sept. 20, 2020

Miss Stella shares the story of Creation using Beulah Land.

Are you looking to find ways to involve your teenager?
Virtual EYC—1st & 3rd Sundays !

This fall, middle school and high school students will meet with Abby and EYC leaders on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month via Zoom. We will send out an email to parents and students, who are registered, with the link to the Zoom. Join us for formation, activities, conversations and fellowship as we connect digitally.

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Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020

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Adult Christian Formation: Teachable Moments
Who, What, When, Where, Why and Today? The Lesser-Known Saints and Feast Days in the Episcopal Church

Today: Holy Cross Day, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr.

St. Michael’s Children’s Ministry Presents: The Story of Creation, using Godly Play

Online Choir Registration for Children & Youth

Although in-person rehearsals are suspended temporarily, we'll offer online activities this fall to support our wonderful choir community and prepare for the day when we can rehearse together again! Register online now for choirs for children and teens (4 years of age through 12th grade). Learn more about our choirs HERE.

 
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