St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

We’ve got so much in store for you at our upcoming open house! November 6 + 7 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spread the news to your friends and family!

Happy Halloween from all of us characters at St. Michael’s!

More goodies from last Thursday's Trunk or Treat event! The only boo is that it is over!

Last Thursday we held our very first Trunk or Treat! It was a spooktacular evening!

November 10 is Western NC Relief Sunday! Help us fill and deliver 3 vehicles of much needed material supplies to the victims of Hurricane Helene. The delivery is being​​​​​​​​​coordinated with an appropriate drop-off location in western NC. Here's how you can help: 1.) Bring donations to the church! A list of appropriate items will be publicized soon, as well as drop-off instructions. 2.) Volunteer a vehicle or to be a driver/rider. We need vehicles/driver/riders to drive 3 hours west after church that Sunday, drop donations off, and then return home that day. Look for more information in the coming days in our weekly email and the Canterbury Tales.

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Memorial Concert: Requiem (John Rutter)
Sunday, November 3 at 4 p.m.
The Choir of St. Michael's, with flute, oboe, cello, harp, timpani and organ
Join us for this sublime music in memory of Douglas Wade Wagoner, and all those whom we love but see no longer. The names of parishioners who passed away since last All Saints' Day, and others, will be read before the concert begins.
Reception to follow

Join us for an Oyster Roast! Saturday, November 9 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Oyster, shrimp and all the fixings! Beer and wine will be offered. $35.00 per person. Visit the front desk in the lobby or go to holymichael.org/news-events to sign up!

SAVE THE DATE! November 6 + 7 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We know, we know! It’s not even Halloween, but we’ve got so much in store for you at our upcoming open house! Spread the news to your friends and family!

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Join us for Trunk or Treat! Thursday, October 24 | 5-7 p.m. We welcome all parishioners to invite friends and neighbors to Trick or Treat in our parking lot. We will have free food trucks, games and prizes. And, plenty of candy!

We are kicking off the 2025 Annual Fund October 20 — PLEDGE SUNDAY! Join us and engage in Christ! If you have not received your pledge packet or have any questions, contact Catherine Fain Southard at [email protected]!

Join us for an Oyster Roast Saturday, November 9 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the St. Michael’s parking lot. $35 gets you beer, wine, oysters, shrimp and all the trimmings! Sign up by visiting holymichael.org/news-events or at the front desk! (RSVP by November 3! Please note this is an adults only event!)

Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Moses joined us for our weekly staff meeting this week. Staff. Get it? 🥸

Dear Friends: As our joyous celebration of St. Michael's yesterday showed, we are so blessed to have a safe and vibrant Christian home here in Raleigh. And yet it is with great sadness that I am reminded how much suffering is happening at this very time among our brothers and sisters in Western North Carolina. I know we want to help them and do what we can to share resources. I have been monitoring the postings of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina on Facebook, and it it is clear the damage and need are great. Indeed, the diocesan offices are shut down, and many of the clergy and members of the churches there are cut off from communications. There is a special page on Facebook which is being used to communicate news and ways to help. As we have done in the past, we are directing people also to The Episcopal Church's relief organization -- Episcopal Relief and Development -- who have also set up a Hurricane Relief fund. Please follow these links below for more information. —The Rev. Greg Jones​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Diocese of Western North Carolina on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleRelief

Episcopal Relief and Development on the web - www.episcopalrelief.org/

Fellowship at its finest! The Parish Picnic on Sunday was quite the shindig.

Save the Date! On Thursday, November 7, the Church of the Good Shepherd will screen “The Philadelphia Eleven,” an award-winning documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the July 1974 moment when eleven courageous women and three brave bishops shattered the stained-glass ceiling by ordaining the first women as priests in the Episcopal Church. 6:00 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Film Screening | 8:30 p.m. Conversation. All are welcome. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​To reserve your free tickets, visit:
https://onrealm.org/cgsraleigh/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=M2U1NmZmYzUtOWQ3MC00MmY3LThiMWMtYjFiZDAwZjdiNjgy

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Band of Brothers gathered for their monthly lunch on Monday and celebrated Ford Worthy’s upcoming birthday! (It’s a BIG one!) How much do we treasure this centenarian? We can think of at least 100 reasons!

SAVE THE DATE for St. Michael’s first Trunk or Treat Event! Thursday, October 24 from 5-7 p.m. in the St. Michael’s parking lot! Church members, neighbors, friends and family are invited to trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk through our church parking lot. We will also have free pizza and hot dogs, games, and more! Find out more at holymichael.org/trunk-or-treat!

Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The St. Michael’s Parish Day School Bubble Bash was good, clean FUN! And the mess was blessed! 🔆🫧

New Merch alert! The Canterbury Shop is stocked up on St. Michael’s baseball caps! Get yours today!