Are you currently an acolyte? Have you considered being an acolyte but have questions? The NC Diocese is holding the 2026 Acolyte Festival on October 17 from 9:30-3:30 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston Salem. Acolytes and prospective acolytes of all ages will deepen their understanding of worship through hands-on workshops covering vestments, sacred
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Children and Youth, Glad Tidings
St. Paul’s will host a Racial Equity Institute (REI) Phase I training October 15–16, open to the wider community – not just Episcopalians or Cary residents. Partial scholarships are available through the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission, with approximately 10 half-scholarships available. Please contact Aleta Payne before registering if financial assistance would make the training
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Glad Tidings, Social Justice
Church of the Nativity’s Building & Grounds committee keeps Nativity’s buildings and campus in good repair and is looking for volunteers — whether you’re handy or simply willing to learn. This year’s projects have included exterior painting, new Narthex flooring, and parking lot restriping, while upcoming needs include HVAC and roof repairs. To volunteer, contact
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Buildings & Grounds, Glad Tidings
A new Sunday morning book study will begin Sep. 14 – Oct. 4 from 9:30 – 10:20 am in Curry Hall, Room 204. James Casler will lead as we read and discuss Lord Teach Us-The Lord’s Prayer & the Christian Life. We’ll explore The Lord’s Prayer phrase by phrase and look at this familiar prayer
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Adult Formation, Glad Tidings
Position Description June 11, 2026 Who we are: Church of the Nativity is a young(ish) Episcopal Church (40 years old this year!) with a history of being actively engaged in worship, justice and Christian formation. We average approximately 150 worshippers on Sunday morning, and our sanctuary features a two-manual, 20-stop Andover pipe organ that was
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From the Clergy, Glad Tidings
This is the story of the Alabama River, which runs from Montgomery Al. to Mobile Al and its trip through the history of the State of Alabama. With a particular focus on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, this beautifully illustrated story tells the history of Alabama, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s.
This story uses gorgeous illustrations that show the beauty of God’s Creation during walks that a Grandad shares with his Grandson. On these walks, the grandfather explains to his grandson how different parts of nature pray to God. This does not always make sense to the child during these walks. As he grows older, he
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Peace Library Reviews
This is a beautiful story about a child going with their father to an annual visit to a family reunion. Beautiful illustrations show African-American family traditions that are centered around their land that has been with them for years, and will be theirs for years to come. Every year, the family gathers to share how
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Peace Library Reviews
This beautifully illustrated picture book recounts the racial discrimination and injustice present in our American society in the 1950’s and 60’s. This intergeneration story is told by a grandfather to his grandson and has a positive message of changes that have enabled black Americans to have more opportunities now than in the pre-civil rights era.
The Energy Bus for Kids by Jon Gordon is an illustrated fable that teaches children how to overcome negativity, bullies and daily challenges by cultivating a positive attitude. Following a boy named George who learns to “fuel” his life with positivity, the book introduces five rules to help kids find inner motivation, stay positive, and
