
Gather & Grow
Building Community. Growing in Faith.
At St. Paul’s, we believe faith is best nurtured in community. Through worship, learning, and service, we grow closer to God and one another. Whether you’re seeking deep spiritual connection, meaningful relationships, or ways to make a difference, you’ll find a welcoming home here. Come and journey with us!
Education
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Children
Classroom time is 9:45-10:45 am for children ages 3 through 5th grade and is located downstairs in the Genesis Hall.
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Youth
All middle school and high school youth gather during the Sunday School hour downstairs in the youth room (9:45-10:30 am). For more information contact Megan Cunningham or Joan Albright at youth@stpaulsdurham.org.
Confirmation classes start with a retreat in September and follow a two-year cycle which includes instruction, worship and outreach as part of the ministry.
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Adult Sunday School
Adult Sunday School offers Biblical study and a variety of religious topics during the year, coffee and conversation for all adults, 9:45-10:45 am in Trinity Hall or Whitesell Hall.
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Thursday Bible Study
An Adult Bible Study meets Thursdays, 10:30-11:45 am in the Conference Room and by Zoom, topics vary.
Groups & Events
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Duke Lutherans
Duke Lutherans is a group of students attending Duke University who hold the Gospel at the center of their lives. The group is sponsored and supported in part by St. Paul’s, which appoints a Lutheran Campus Minister to serve the student members. For more information, visit the Duke Lutherans website at www.dukelutherans.org.
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Young in Spirit
Young in Spirit is a group that affords adults the opportunity to grow together in faith while enjoying social and leisure activities. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, with the time varying depending on the activity. They have taken road trips to the Museum of Art in Raleigh, the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, to see the Chrismons in Danville, VA as well as Durham Bulls games, or having pot-luck lunches and speakers at the church.
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Tongue and Thimble
Tongue and Thimble is a sewing group that creates quilts and baby caps to distribute in the neonatal wards of local hospitals. The group meets regularly for sewing and conversation on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. They have also taken to sewing dresses for girls and shorts for boys which are distributed to areas in need.
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Dropped Stitch
A fellowship group which meets on the fourth Friday of the month in the afternoon to knit or crochet prayer shawls. The shawls are available to be picked up by those in need of comfort for themselves or a loved one. Our hope is that they will wear the shawl and know that they are surrounded by the love and prayers of God.
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Women's Connection
The mission statement of Women's Connection is to "Unify women to build a caring community where all discover and develop their God-given gifts; connect women by offering meaningful relationships, friendships, and acceptance; serve and reach others in our community and globally." This group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:15 pm at the church or at a restaurant.
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Wednesday Night Ministry
St. Paul’s provides ongoing support to our active and growing congregation by offering an evening of food, fellowship and celebration on certain Wednesday nights. Supper is served at 6:00 pm. During Advent or Lent, there is usually worship at 7:00 pm. All members of St. Paul’s, and their guests, are welcome to partake in this mid-week faith adventure.
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Music Ministry
Experience the vibrant Music Ministry at St. Paul's, where the volunteer-based Chancel Choir and Laudate Hand Bell Choir enrich worship services with diverse sacred music traditions. Open to all skill levels, these ensembles offer a welcoming community for musical expression and spiritual connection.
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Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is moving forward at St. Paul’s with the vision of continuing to grow together as a community of servanthood and faith! This structured, intentional, Christ-centered, lay-caregiving ministry will help us to continue to grow as a community that bears one another’s burdens. Stephen Ministry helps us to tangibly support our caring for each other with the compassionate love that Christ has for each of us. The Stephen Ministry leaders at St. Paul’s are Pastor Scott Anderson, Kim Hoke, and Nan Treul. For more information on Stephen Ministries, visit their website at: www.stephenministries.org
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St. Paul's Adult Ministry (S.P.A.M.)
S.P.A.M. is for faith-like-minded adults to come together once a month for a fun activity or event that encourages fellowship and community. Most participants are working adults with very busy schedules so the activities or events usually occur on a Friday evening or Saturday, to allow for more people to come together. We are not just for working adults, all are welcome to join in our monthly fun. Reach out to Megan Cunningham (Mcunni16@gmail.com) if you ever want updates or would like to be added to our contact list.