Parish Work Day
Dec
20

Parish Work Day

Join us to prune, plant, sweep and scrub our campus. Get to know other St. Josephites and help us care for our buildings and grounds. Questions? Contact Isaac Lund, isaaclund14@gmail.com.

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Silent Prayer in the nave
Dec
19

Silent Prayer in the nave

“In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence. “In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence.

The nave of St. Joe’s. (“Nave” is the technical church term for the main part of a chruch building, where the congregation sits. It’s from the Latin for ship - as the church is a ship that holds us aloft and bears us home!) we’ll begin at noon; please arrive at 5 or 10 minutes till, so that you can be seated and ready to enter into quiet at noon. And don’t worry if you’ve never kept silence before. Curiosity, even anxiety, are properly part of the experience. Questions: email Lauren Norton.


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Lessons and Carols
Dec
14

Lessons and Carols

On this third Sunday of Advent, our evening service is a Festival of Lessons and Carols, with hymns and readings from scripture. Join us for this festive, beautiful, candle-lit service in anticipation for Christmas.

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Silent Prayer in the nave
Dec
5

Silent Prayer in the nave

“In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence. “In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence.

The nave of St. Joe’s. (“Nave” is the technical church term for the main part of a chruch building, where the congregation sits. It’s from the Latin for ship - as the church is a ship that holds us aloft and bears us home!) we’ll begin at noon; please arrive at 5 or 10 minutes till, so that you can be seated and ready to enter into quiet at noon. And don’t worry if you’ve never kept silence before. Curiosity, even anxiety, are properly part of the experience. Questions: email Lauren Norton.


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Parish Work Day
Nov
22

Parish Work Day

Join us to prune, plant, sweep and scrub our campus. Get to know other St. Josephites and help us care for our buildings and grounds. Questions? Contact Isaac Lund, isaaclund14@gmail.com.

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Silent Prayer in the nave
Nov
21

Silent Prayer in the nave

“In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence. “In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence.

The nave of St. Joe’s. (“Nave” is the technical church term for the main part of a chruch building, where the congregation sits. It’s from the Latin for ship - as the church is a ship that holds us aloft and bears us home!) we’ll begin at noon; please arrive at 5 or 10 minutes till, so that you can be seated and ready to enter into quiet at noon. And don’t worry if you’ve never kept silence before. Curiosity, even anxiety, are properly part of the experience. Questions: email Lauren Norton.


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Silent Prayer in the nave
Nov
7

Silent Prayer in the nave

“In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence. “In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence.

The nave of St. Joe’s. (“Nave” is the technical church term for the main part of a chruch building, where the congregation sits. It’s from the Latin for ship - as the church is a ship that holds us aloft and bears us home!) we’ll begin at noon; please arrive at 5 or 10 minutes till, so that you can be seated and ready to enter into quiet at noon. And don’t worry if you’ve never kept silence before. Curiosity, even anxiety, are properly part of the experience. Questions: email Lauren Norton.


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NCMA trip to the Esther Exhibit
Oct
23

NCMA trip to the Esther Exhibit

Vicar Lauren and Fr. Lachlan invite you to see The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt, an exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh.

Gather at the NCMA at 11:00 am. We’ll make a lunch reservation of 12:30 pm. Please fill out this google form to let us know you’re coming and if you’d like to carpool. (We plan to have a Saturday trip in January or February).


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Esther Bible Study
Oct
20

Esther Bible Study

Esther Bible Study. Join Vicar Lauren for a study of the Book of Esther on Monday, October  20th from 6:00 to 7:30 at her home. This Bible study is scheduled in advance of our trip to The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrant exhibit at the NCMA, but is open to all, regardless of one’s plans to visit the exhibit. 



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Parish Work Day
Oct
18

Parish Work Day

Join us to prune, plant, sweep and scrub our campus. Get to know other St. Josephites and help us care for our buildings and grounds. Questions? Contact Isaac Lund, isaaclund14@gmail.com.

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Silent Prayer in the nave
Oct
17

Silent Prayer in the nave

“In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence. “In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence.

The nave of St. Joe’s. (“Nave” is the technical church term for the main part of a chruch building, where the congregation sits. It’s from the Latin for ship - as the church is a ship that holds us aloft and bears us home!) we’ll begin at noon; please arrive at 5 or 10 minutes till, so that you can be seated and ready to enter into quiet at noon. And don’t worry if you’ve never kept silence before. Curiosity, even anxiety, are properly part of the experience. Questions: email Lauren Norton.


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Silent Prayer in the nave
Oct
3

Silent Prayer in the nave

“In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence. “In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence.

The nave of St. Joe’s. (“Nave” is the technical church term for the main part of a chruch building, where the congregation sits. It’s from the Latin for ship - as the church is a ship that holds us aloft and bears us home!) we’ll begin at noon; please arrive at 5 or 10 minutes till, so that you can be seated and ready to enter into quiet at noon. And don’t worry if you’ve never kept silence before. Curiosity, even anxiety, are properly part of the experience. Questions: email Lauren Norton.


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Durham Pride Eucharist
Sep
28

Durham Pride Eucharist

St. Joseph's in West Durham is honored to host the annual Pride Eucharist on behalf of the Durham Convocation of Episcopal churches.

This year, the service will take place at 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 28th, to conclude the weekend's festivities.

A festive dessert reception will follow. All are welcome at St. Joe's, 1902 W Main Street. 

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Durham Pride Parade
Sep
27
to Sep 28

Durham Pride Parade

St. Joe’s is on the route of the Durham Pride Parade. Meet Fr. Lachlan on Saturday afternoon, September 27th, to hand out popsicles and water to parade goers.  We’ll meet around noon to set up. (We expect the parade to go by around 1). Note that you may have to park farther away and walk in.

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Parish Work Day
Sep
20

Parish Work Day

Join us to prune, plant, sweep and scrub our campus. Get to know other St. Josephites and help us care for our buildings and grounds. Questions? Contact Isaac Lund, isaaclund14@gmail.com.

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Silent Prayer in the nave
Sep
19

Silent Prayer in the nave

“In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence. “In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence.

The nave of St. Joe’s. (“Nave” is the technical church term for the main part of a chruch building, where the congregation sits. It’s from the Latin for ship - as the church is a ship that holds us aloft and bears us home!) we’ll begin at noon; please arrive at 5 or 10 minutes till, so that you can be seated and ready to enter into quiet at noon. And don’t worry if you’ve never kept silence before. Curiosity, even anxiety, are properly part of the experience. Questions: email Lauren Norton.


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There is No Place for Us Book Club
Sep
15

There is No Place for Us Book Club

There is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone Book Club at Fr. Lachlan’s home from 6:00-7:30 pm. 

September 15 would focus on Part 5 and the Epilogue (that said, Part 5 will make much more sense if you’ve read parts 1-4!).

Led by Deacon Jan and Fr. Lachlan.  


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Children’s Chapel Open House
Sep
14

Children’s Chapel Open House

Children’s Chapel Open House, Sunday, September 14 from 3:30-5:00 pm, Parish Hall

Spiritual formation and conversation with caregivers: We will host a family open house in Children's Chapel. During this time, adult caregivers will meet with Debra and Deacon Kelly to learn more about children's spirituality and materials in Children's Chapel as well as engage in peer conversations about nurturing children's faith. Childcare will be provided.


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There is No Place for Us Book Club
Sep
8

There is No Place for Us Book Club

There is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone Book Club at Fr. Lachlan’s home from 6:00-7:30 pm. 

September 8 will focus on the Introduction and Part 1. 

September 15 would focus on Part 5 and the Epilogue (that said, Part 5 will make much more sense if you’ve read parts 1-4!).

Led by Deacon Jan and Fr. Lachlan.  


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Silent Prayer in the nave
Sep
5

Silent Prayer in the nave

“In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence. “In silence, God ceases to come an object and becomes an experience.” - Thomas Merton

Prayer begins sometimes with words and sometimes with quiet. Join other St. Josephites to pray together in silence.

When? The first and third Friday of every month, beginning September 5.

Where? The nave of St. Joe’s. (“Nave” is the technical church term for the main part of a chruch building, where the congregation sits. It’s from the Latin for ship - as the church is a ship that holds us aloft and bears us home!) we’ll begin at noon; please arrive at 5 or 10 minutes till, so that you can be seated and ready to enter into quiet at noon. And don’t worry if you’ve never kept silence before. Curiosity, even anxiety, are properly part of the experience. Questions? Email Lauren Norton.


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