Weekly eNews

January 5, 2024

This Weekend at St. Michael's

A New Year's Evolution

This Sunday, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

Our Sunday Forum Adult Classes, live in the nave and also livestreamed, resume this Sunday January 7. Join as we explore a New Year's "evolution," versus a New Year's resolution. Jesus is calling us to constantly evolve. How can we grow and deepen our faith throughout the year ahead?

Epiphany Door Chalking

Sunday School & Both Services

We will be chalking doorways in Sunday School and both services this Sunday to celebrate Epiphany. Chalking the doorways is a centuries-old tradition in which we write symbols above the doorway to mark the new year and bless the space within each doorway. Curious about what the symbols are and what they mean? Join us this Sunday!

Parenting Small Group

Sunday, Jan. 7, 9:15 AM

Parents with children living in the home are invited to attend St. Mike's Parenting Small Group to be together, share experiences, and have conversations about what being a parent looks like today. Email David Galvan at galvan.davidj@gmail.com or Stacy Cowell at scowell99@msn.com with any questions.

Youth Ski Trip

January 27 & 28

REGISTRATION DEADLINE!

Middle & High Schoolers are invited to join for a ski weekend and retreat. The group will be at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp on Saturday and then ski on Sunday at Monarch Ski Resort. The cost of this trip is $150 per participant which includes four meals, lodging, a lift ticket, and lots of fun! Scholarships are readily available. Click below for more info and to fill out the registration by the Wednesday, January 10 deadline!

January & February

Archangel on its way!

The bi-monthly Archangel Newsletter is in the mail and on its way. We have numerous opportunities for you to explore, grow, and deepen your faith as we begin a new year. Take time to see what is planned and participate as you are available.

On the Calendar

This Sunday, January 7

First Sunday After the Epiphany

Volunteer to Help with Worship this Sunday

Worship Volunteers Needed

Can you be an usher, greeter, lay reader, nursery helper, or assist with coffee hour?

Click above to sign up today & thank you!

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist & Baptism with Choir

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Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum - A New Year's "Evolution"

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9:15 AM Parenting Small Group

Nursery Care is available for Children 5 and under 7:45 - 12:00 PM.

Join for Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall after the service.

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Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Estate Planning Conversations

Thursday, January 18, 2:00 & 6:00 PM

Planning your financial wellness ("estate planning") can be a gift to your family and easy to do. Join Chad Spencer, St. Mike's parishioner and attorney with EPIC Law Group, for a discussion on estate planning. Chad will help you see that almost everyone has an estate, and estate planning doesn’t have to be complex to be worthwhile. Click below to learn more and to register. You can sign up for the afternoon or evening session. Both sessions will be held in the Parish Hall and cover the same material.

Learn More & Register for Estate Planning

Funeral Planning Seminar

Monday, January 29, 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Join Rev. Matt to learn how planning your funeral, or that of a loved one, can be a time of prayerful, joyful reflection versus a morbid task. Click below to sign up. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to view the funeral planning resources available on the website or by clicking HERE.

Learn More & Register for Funeral Planning

Prayer Partners

Connecting Adults & Children

Prayer is a transformative way for people of all ages to be in relationship with one another, and our new Prayer Partner Program aims to better connect adults and children in the parish. This initiative partners adult members of St. Mike's (Sages) with children in the parish ages Pre-K through 5th grade (Sprouts). Are you interested in becoming a Sage or Sprout? Click below to complete the form, get connected with your partner, pray, and repeat.

A Case for Love Movie

January 23, 4:00 & 7:00 PM

Our beloved Episcopal Church and Bishop Curry's message of love will be shared with the wider world on Tuesday, January 23, when the feature-length documentary, A Case for Love, is unveiled for a one-day only showing in at least 1,000 theaters nationwide. St. Mike’s has already purchased 30 tickets for both the 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM movies at AMC Chapel Hills cinema on Briargate. We look forward to sharing this as a community at a time when this message is needed more than ever. Click below to access more information and to register.

Learn More & Register for Movie

SMASH "Linner"

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2:00 PM

The St. Michael’s Active Senior Happenings (SMASH) group is gathering for a late lunch/early dinner ("linner") and fellowship at the Olive Garden near Chapel Hills Mall/Cinema (7815 N. Academy Blvd) prior to A Case for Love. Click below to RSVP for SMASH Linner. RSVP separately for the 4:00 PM showing of A Case for Love. Contact Diane at diane@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Youth Group "Wrapped"

2023 Year in Review!

Inspired by "Spotify Wrapped," an annual compilation of one's listening habits on the music streaming platform, Owen has put together "St. Mike's Youth Group Wrapped." In this wonderful video you will see pictures, fun details, meals shared, games played, adventures taken, and more from 2023!

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Saint John's Bible (SJB) Docent Training

Jan. 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A Saint John's Bible (SJB) docent hosts "encounter" sessions with groups at St. Michael's or in our wider community and promotes and cares for the SJB. If you are interested in becoming a docent or are a current docent needing a refresher, please plan to attend the upcoming training on Saturday, January 13. To learn more about docent requirements or to sign up for training, click below.

Learn More & Sign Up as Docent

Newcomer Class

Sunday, Jan. 14, 9:15 AM

In 2024, our Newcomer Classes will be held on the second Sunday of each month in the Downstairs Chapel. This month's topic will be The Episcopal Church 101 - The Basics. While these classes are designed for newcomers, all are welcome and no RSVP is needed. Contact our Newcomer Coordinator, Linda Keen, at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Sacred Land

Beginning Tuesday, February 6

What goes into the food we eat? What does our food cost, to those who work to bring it to us, to the environment, and to our own health? The Creation Justice Team is offering Sacred Land: Food and Farming, beginning February 6, for six weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 for all who are interested in learning more about the connections of food, farming practices, and the climate crisis. Click below to learn more and register, or contact Mary Anderson at mpand@comcast.net with any questions.

Altar Flowers

Thanks & 2024 Calendar

A HUGE thank you to everyone in 2023 who made donations for altar, Easter or Christmas flowers. The calendar for 2024 Altar Flower Donations is already filling up! Families or friends can make a $50 donation to sponsor the Sunday altar flowers in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one. If you wish to reserve a date for altar flowers, please click below. Contact Diane at the church office with any questions.