By Justin Hare Graduation! One week ago the Hare family celebrated the culmination of four years of hard work resulting in graduation from seminary! This has been an incredible season for us, and it has been in every way a group project. Through your prayer and financial support, we have been able to a season devoted…
Welcome Randy Shirley In a search that lasted nearly six months, we welcome Randy Shirley to the staff of St. Michael’s. Randy has been called as an assistant to the rector to serve in a capacity similar to a chief of staff with a special emphasis in the area of stewardship. After interviewing three other…
The summer is always an exciting time for mission, as many mission trips are launched from churches all over the country to all parts of the world. St. Michael’s and St. Michaelites are involved in three such mission trips this summer. Dave and Linda Soutter will be leading a healing prayer team to Burundi June…
We are currently beginning a search process for a new director of mission. The search committee is being headed up by Johnnie and Jean Corbett. Please keep this group in your prayers and pray that God will raise up the right person for St Michael’s for this season of ministry. The Financial Advisory Board, the…
By David Booman and the Prayer Ministry Team March 26-29 Ginny Good and Harriet Harris led a team of 14 from St. Michael’s Advanced Healing and Deliverance class on a retreat hosted by Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International (PRMI), a renewal ministry located in Black Mountain, N.C. It was an exceptional experience. Below are a few…
By Alex Dickson On Good Friday, Jane and I left early to walk down to White Point Garden. I had on my purple cassock and straw hat; I also carried my shepherd’s staff. A lady saw us and asked us, “Why are people gathering here?” I told her we joined with people from several churches to walk the Stations of the Cross…
By the Rt. Rev. Alex Dickson In the early 20th century, a new method of Bible Study was developed in Germany and then began to be used by some scholars in the Anglican Communion. It was a progressive approach that resulted in the questioning of the authority of the 39 books of the Old Testament…
Enjoy getting to know New Confirmands and more about our Life Groups at the Gourmet Coffee Cart with barista on Meeting Street. Sign up for a Life Group after the 10:30 Service. Spread the Word…
It is that time of year again. Time when the vestry and staff roll up their sleeves and prayerfully prepare for the coming year of ministry by considering what resources will be necessary to accomplish what we believe God is calling us to be about. That effort results in a draft budget. We then look for confirmation of our perceived ministry callings…
I remember thinking the “B” word was a negative thing when I was a kid. Then I grew up and got married and thought it was a necessary thing. My wife didn’t like it though. Oh, sorry — I suppose I ought to clarify, lest some of you continue thinking down the wrong road. The “B” word is “budget.” To my wife…