Blog & Newsroom

Check out the latest from an eventful fall at Saint Michael and All Angels in the November/December Archangel.

We have a lot to be grateful for this holiday season, even if we've recently suffered hardship. Rector Chris Girata hopes that you find this holiday season deeply renewing.

Rev. Mary Lessmann and pilgrimage participants recap a very special experience walking the 72 miles of the Camino de Santiago.

Rector Chris Girata and Refresh campaign chair Peggy Carr offer an update now that all of the work for this project has been completed.

Stephen Ministry Lay Leader Marillyn Seeberger shares details on this impactful 1:1 ministry and when someone might need a Stephen Minister.

An update on the Jubilee Housing Task Force and how they are improving the lives of elderly Jubilee Park residents.

Wondering what it's like to be in our Cherub Choir? We followed Elsie Ross as she and the other children enjoyed rehearsals and performances this fall.

Bill Power reflects on the ministry and legacy of the fourth rector of Saint Michael and All Angels after his recent passing.

Join us in providing aid to those in need in the aftermath of the recent tornado. We've compiled a list of ways you can help.

Join us in the 9 and 11 a.m. Traditional services between September 8 and October 27 to celebrate the love God freely gives us through grace.

Ministry Leader and parishioner Bill Bancroft shares his experience on the most recent trip from Dallas to Tegucigalpa to work with the women of Honduras Threads.

Board Member, SMAA Ministry Leader, and parishioner Mark Demler gives a brief history of Amistad, an international mission partner of Saint Michael.

Associate Director of Music and Organist Dr. Meg Harper recaps a fun, music-filled weekend at Saint Michael's first-ever Chorister Camp.

Parishioner Allison Sandlin Liles shares the heartwarming story of her family's volunteer experience with Operation Kindness.

Investment Advisor Ashley Parks says that once we fully explore why we're giving, our gifts are much more meaningful. Plus, a few tips from a pro.

Director of Music and Organist Jonathan Ryan shares what makes this year's All Saints' Day service music so special.

Ever wondered where All Souls and All Saints' Days came from? The Rev. Greg Pickens gives a quick summary of the nearly 1,700-year history.

This fall, we'll be taking some time to focus on Grace.

Read articles from the latest edition of The Archangel, our bi-monthly magazine.

Stewardship Manager Caroline Marak introduces a new series of reflections from the Stewardship Committee. This month's reflection, "Do You Love Me," is offered by Ralph Cousins.

New Vice Rector Ken Brannon says hello to the parish and describes his first steps of ministry at Saint Michael.

Rev. Lisa Musser bids farewell to Saint Michael after 7 years of ministry.

Rev. Greg Pickens shares some details of his upcoming sabbatical.

As you rest and search for renewal this summer, Rector Chris Girata encourages you to dream big about what God wants you to do next.

After meeting Jennifer Perez on a SMAA mission trip to Tela, Honduras, parishioners Grady and Elizabeth Schleier opened their home and their lives to her as she became a student at SMU.

This year's recipients join a long list of beneficiaries of the Women of Saint Michael's philanthropy, totaling more than $9.7 million over 60 years.

Read articles from the latest edition of The Archangel, our bi-monthly magazine.

Director of Legacy Planning Lowell Duncan offers some tips to plan wisely with your financial assets to incur less federal taxes.

The studies show rising numbers of atheists, agnostics, and "nones," and Rector Chris Girata says that everyone, including atheists and agnostics, should be very concerned. Here's why.

In his bi-monthly column, Music Director and Organist Jonathan Ryan shares updates on all things traditional music at Saint Michael

Nominating Chair and vestry member Christine Paddock defines a few key terms and outlines the nomination process as Saint Michael gears up for a new election cycle.

Youth Task Force member Christi Houser explains why it's important to get your kids involved with volunteer work while they're still young.

A transcript of The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry's Easter Day sermon.

Choir member Eleanor Wroath shares a story of finding comfort and healing in music after a personal tragedy.

Syndicated from the March-April 2019 Archangel