In our new program year, we have opportunities for parents to worship, join our newcomer classes and also attend our Tuesday Adult Forums. Click the links below and sign your child up for Nursery or Child Care. If you attend an evening event, please be sure to feed your children at home before joining us. We will not be serving food this year.
We’d like all children registered for our Nursery Care Ministry.
We are excited to announce that our classes for newcomers will resume this fall! If you have been visiting us during the pandemic (in-person and online), these classes are encouraged for all who are new to the parish and seeking membership at St. Michael's.
Led by the Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, the classes are designed to immerse you in the life of our parish.
Wednesdays, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Intro To St. Michael’s: September 15, 22 & 29, & Oct. 6 — for all new to our parish
We offer child care with advance reservations.
We hope you will all come home to St. Michael’s soon! See our modified Sunday schedule below:
Service Schedule
8 am — Holy Eucharist
10 am — Holy Eucharist with choir
• All attendees must be masked at both servicesChildren’s Programming during the 10 a.m. service
9:45 am-11 am• Nursery care for ages 6 weeks - 2 years
• Sunday School for ages 2-5th grade
Classroom Locations
3 – 4-year-olds and Kindergarten will be in the Parish Hall. Check-in/check-out will be located outside of the Parish Hall breezeway.
1st and 2nd grades will be in the Convocation room. Check-in/check-out will be located outside of the Convocation Room breezeway.
3rd through 5th grades will be in the Adult Education Room, down the office hallway. Parent check-in/check-out for these students will be at the Adult Ed. room.
Please register your child for our Sunday School program.
(All staff and volunteers are vaccinated. Staff and children 2 and older must wear masks.)
Learn more about our plans for children here.
Our 6th - 12th graders will began Sunday evening EYC on Sunday, Sept. 19, and will meet twice a month. More information will be sent to parents by email to those registered for the program.
Our Adult Formation program moves to Tuesdays this fall.
”Wanderings in the Bible: Not all who wander are lost.”
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., and Jeff Hensley, theologian in residence, will examine the wanderers in the Bible.
6 pm, Tuesdays, twice a month, in the Nave
• Sept. 14 — Abraham
• Sept. 28 — Moses
• Oct. 12 — The Israelites
• Oct. 26 — Jonah
• Nov. 9 — Job
As the new school year begins, Note in the Pocket is launching a Back-to-School campaign to clothe 1,000 students from now through September.
Note in the Pocket provides donated and purchased clothing to impoverished and homeless children and their families in Wake County with dignity and love.
Your donation of school-appropriate clothing will make a big difference for these children! New and gently used shoes and clothing of all sizes are accepted for donation, but the items most useful to students are clothing items in size 5Ts through adult sizes. The most needed items are listed below.
GIRL SHIRTS – (Short & Long sleeve t-shirts) Sizes 5, 8, 10 & 12
GIRL PANTS – (Jeans & Athletic Pants) Sizes 5, 8, 12 & 16
GIRL UNDERWEAR – Sizes 5, 16 & 18
GIRL TENNIS SHOES – (Athletic shoes) Sizes 1, 3 & 4
BOY SHIRTS – (Short & Long sleeve t-shirts) Sizes: 5, 8, 10, & 12
BOY PANTS – (Jeans & Athletic Pants) Sizes 7, 8, 10 & 12
BOY UNDERWEAR - Size 8
BOY TENNIS SHOES – Sizes 1, 4, 6, 6.5 & 7
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
WOMEN SHIRTS – (Long sleeve shirts & sweaters) Medium
WOMEN PANTS – (Jeans & Athletic) Size 14, 16 & XL
WOMEN UNDERWEAR – Sizes 4 & 5
WOMEN TENNIS SHOES – Sizes 6, 8.5, & 9
WOMEN COATS – Size Medium, XL & XXL
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
MEN SHIRTS – (Short sleeve t-shirts) Sizes Small, Medium & Large
MEN PANTS – (Jeans) Sizes 32×32, 32×34, 34×32
MEN UNDERWEAR – (Boxers or Boxer Briefs) Size Medium: 32-34 & Large: 36-38
MEN TENNIS SHOES – Sizes 9 & 9.5
MEN COATS – Size Small & Medium
GIFT CARDS – Walmart, Target, Amazon, Kohl's, etc.
Please place donations in the red bin in the Parish Hall and they will be delivered at the end of September.
“Creativity is God’s gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God.” — Julia Cameron, author
Join our “Creative Pilgrimage,” a weekly learning circle convened by the Rev. Holly Gloff and small group leader Shelia Pueschel. Meeting each Monday from Sept. 13 - Nov. 29, the group will use Cameron’s book Its Never Too Late to Begin Again — Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Mid-Life and Beyond as text and resource.
“Creative Pilgrimage,” A Learning Circle
Mondays 10 am-11:30 am
Sept. 13 - Nov. 29
home of Holly Gloff
Participants will cultivate their creativity to navigate a new stage of life and nurture their souls. Together they will explore life stories and create memoirs in some art form, breaking this task into manageable segments. They will also learn several techniques to provide focus, inspiration and clarity, such as artists dates, solo walks and morning pages.
Most importantly, they will journey together with fellow pilgrims into their past and present lives. As Julia Cameron puts it, “When we open ourselves to exploring our creativity, we open ourselves to God.”
A commitment to attendance and completing weekly assignments is necessary.
As Julia Cameron puts it, “When we open ourselves to exploring our creativity, we open ourselves to God.” at Holly’s house. For questions or to register, email Shelia.
We are excited that so many of you are returning to church! It's great to see you. We realize, though, that not everyone can attend in person, so we will continue to stream our services on Facebook Live through the summer. We have invested in new equipment that should prove more reliable. We will also be recording audio of the sermons and will post those at holymichael.org. You do not have to have Facebook to watch our services live.
Our children’s and youth ministry team is gearing up to welcome children, youth and families back in the children’s chapels, classrooms and hallways at St. Michael’s this fall! We plan to offer in-person Sunday school and programs for children and youth this fall, and we’d love to include you in the fun for the 2021-22 program year.
To help us prepare and plan for the fall, we would love to know if you are able and feel called to join us. There are many ways to be involved and we, as well as the children and youth of St. Michael’s, need you!
The Parish Day School seeks enthusiastic, warm, and loving preschool teachers for the 2021-22 school year. We're hiring lead and assistant teachers for our new MW/TuTh Older Toddler classes. Also, we need a TuTh Younger 2s assistant. Hours are 8:45am-1:15pm, late August through May. Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related degree and prior preschool teaching experience preferred for lead teacher positions. Birth-Kindergarten certification is a plus!
The Summer edition of Archangel will be in your snail mailbox in the coming weeks, but here is a sneak peak! Inside find out who on our staff have been with us for more than 20 years (hint: a lot of them!) and read how our groundskeeper and housekeeper — Jesus & Marcela — found their way to us from Mexico. View the new altar hanging in Beckwith Chapel, and consider the touchstones we’ll need as we regather. All this and more in this issue!
Our Summer has begun, with services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Please note:
At 8 a.m., masks are not required for those who have been vaccinated. This is a said Holy Eucharist, no singing.
At 10 a.m., masks are required, even beneath a face shield.
Distancing required when entering, while seated, and during the distribution of the sacrament.
Please remain masked and keep six feet apart when exiting the church and greeting others.
MASKED congregational singing is allowed.
We are excited to bring back child care on June 27!
Child care is provided for children 6 weeks through 6 years old while parents participate on-site in the 10AM worship service.
Child care offered at 10am service only – No child care July 4
To register your child, visit Children's Ministry at holymichael.org
Staff are required to be vaccinated and wear masks
Children 5-6 years old are required to wear masks
It is strongly recommended that children 2-4 years old wear masks
Child care is located on the lower level in the Toddler Nursery (Room 9) and the Kindergarten Class (Room 11). For more information visit the Children’s Ministry webpage.
If you've been searching for church during this challenging time and have found us online, welcome! We'd like to get to know you!
Though our recorded services have ended, you can view any of our past services online on our home page or on our YouTube channel.
Also, consider attending a service in person Sundays at 8am & 10am. Or watch the service on Facebook Live at 10 a.m.
Explore our website to learn more about us, and consider participating in virtual gatherings and small group offerings. Links to all these can be found on our home page. We are thankful for your presence in our community. If you'd like to receive our weekly emails, sign up here.
Child care offered at 10am service only – No child care July 4
To register your child, visit Children's Ministry at holymichael.org
Staff are required to be vaccinated and wear masks
Children 5-6 years old are required to wear masks
It is strongly recommended that children 2-4 years old wear masks
Child care is located on the lower level in the Toddler Nursery (Room 9) and the Kindergarten Class (Room 11). For more information visit, the Children’s Ministry webpage.
We don’t plan newcomer classes until fall. We do look forward to seeing you in our newcomer classes and at our newcomer dinner when we are a healthy world and able to gather freely again. Please make yourself known to Lee Hayden, Director of Newcomer Ministry, to register in our parish. We warmly welcome you to our church family and give thanks to God that you have come.
Please, take a minute to fill out the online newcomer form below.
If you have any questions about St. Michael’s and/or becoming a member, we invite you to contact
Lee Hayden, the Director of Operations and Newcomer Ministry.
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.
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
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones looks at the work of the apostles after Jesus' death and resurrection, which was to be witnesses to that resurrection to all. It's the work of all of us who have been baptized in Christ.
In the early Church, Paul travels to Rome, to Italy and other places, spreading the Gospel. He mentors Timothy, teaching him about Truth and Trust. Join the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., as he explores the Book of Acts and Paul's journey.
Ms. Carolyn talks about Jesus' ascension into heaven. The disciples later experience the Holy Spirit coming down from heaven.
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a unique four- year program in theological education based upon small – group study and practice. Since its founding in 1975 at Sewanee, this international program has assisted more than 100,000 participants in discovering and nurturing their call to Christian service.
In September, St. Michael’s will form a new four-year class. Won’t you join us? EfM meets weekly on Monday morning from 9:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. in the Convocation room from mid-September until the end of May.
EfM helps the faithful encounter the depth and breadth of the Christian tradition and brings students into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship and engage in theological reflection together. Registration for the fall begins later this month.
If you are interested in joining us, or for more information, please contact Phil Lambe or Chris Laco.
If you'd like to participate, please contact one of the leaders.
Join The Rev. Holly Gloff for the weekly Wednesday Bible Study. We will meet on Zoom this Wednesday at 11 a.m. It’s an informal study of the upcoming week’s lectionary readings. All are welcome.
Join us on Wednesdays in the transept for our traditional Rite One service. No need to sign up. All are welcome.
Join our Zoom meeting each Thursday to discuss the Sunday readings.
In her last sermon as curate at St. Michael’s, the Rev. Anna S. Page explores the verse in John: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for your friends.”
Rekindling Community — The Book of Acts: Hospitality
The Rev. Holly M. Gloff shares the story of Lydia, who was among the first Greeks to be baptized as a Christian. Lydia practiced radical hospitality, and we can use her example when we are once again allowed to gather at St. Michael's.
The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones looks at Jesus as the True Vine. Those who abide in Jesus will bear fruit and live. Our concept of love is quite different from Jesus' love, which is a promise of hope.
The Rev Anna Pages introduces us to the community of early Christians whose work is documented in the Book of Acts. Who were they? And what were their communal values? How did they establish their communal norms, and what can we take from their example as we reconnect in person?
To read the paper Anna references in this video, click here
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.
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
