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Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. – II Corinthians 3:17-18

We experience God as fully embodied human beings. This experience includes our minds, what we know, and also our emotions, will, personality, and body. We believe that God wants to transform all of who we are. We believe to be formed by the Holy Spirit in this way requires both participation and intentionality. Christian spiritual formation is the process of being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ for the glory of God and for the sake of others.

One great way to participate in this spiritual formation at St. Paul’s is to join in on our Sunday School classes for all ages. We carefully consider what material to present, and we hope that every person finds their ministry in our classes. Sunday School classes meet during our “program year” – which typically begins the Sunday after Labor Day and ends the Sunday before Memorial Day. During the summer we offer more ad hoc opportunities to be formed, but the bulk of our classes are offered during the program year.

  • Adults

    Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. - [...]

  • Children

    Click to Register for Children and Youth Formation Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love whatever is just and true and good, following the example of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. - [...]

  • Youth

    Click to register for Children and youth formation Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) is for students in grades 6-12, provides worship opportunities, local and international outreach, teaching about Episcopal traditions, interfaith education, environmental awareness and stewardship, intergenerational connections, faith and social justice issues, respectful living, community building, family gatherings, and opportunity to attend youth gatherings at both Trinity Center [...]

  • Home

    At St. Paul’s, we recognize that children are all unique people, and our ministries are ministries by children as much as they are to children. Learn More We share Holy Week services with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church; make sure you check the location of services before you get in the car! Learn More [...]

  • St. Paul’s Preschool

    St. Paul’s Preschool has been nurturing and teaching children since it was founded in 1967. It is a half-day preschool for children ages nine months through five-years-old. It operates Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Maintaining a faithful presence in the community, the preschool continues to draw families seeking a loving community in which children can play, [...]

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  • The Rev’d Josiah Daniels

    Associate Rector

    The Rev’d Josiah Daniels

    Associate Rector

    Josiah was raised as a pastor’s kid in the Church of the Nazarene. Sensing a call to ministry early on, he studied theology, philosophy, and Greek at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma City. He received his Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School in 2015; joined the Episcopal church at St. Peter’s (Charlotte) in 2016; and received his diploma of Anglican Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2022. He was drawn to the Episcopal Church’s liturgy and its commitment to including those who are often excluded from the fullness of the Church’s life. Josiah and his wife, Riley Beetner, love listening to live music, spending time outside, and debating how many treats their 10-year-old rescue pup, Nilla, deserves.

  • The Rev’d Jen Houser, CoB

    Minister for Children, Youth, and Families

    The Rev’d Jen Houser, CoB

    Minister for Children, Youth, and Families

    Jen Houser grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, attending a nondenominational church where she sang on the worship team, volunteered in the nursery, and attended youth group regularly. Jen graduated from Messiah College (now University) near Harrisburg, PA with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries with a concentration in youth ministry and a minor in human development and family science. They graduated from Duke Divinity School with a Master’s of Divinity with a concentration in Christian Education. Jen married Zech in 2016 and they have moved all over the country from Pennsylvania to North Carolina to Indiana to Illinois and now back to North Carolina. Jen and Zech have a ten year old tortico cat named Molly. Jen is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren (CoB) and has served as a pastor, children’s pastor, youth pastor, librarian, and an archivist.

  • Gretchen Hvastkovs

    Preschool Director

    Gretchen Hvastkovs

    Preschool Director

    Gretchen Hvastkovs grew up in California and attended college in Wyoming. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming in Family and Consumer Sciences. After college, her family relocated to Connecticut before settling in Greenville. Gretchen and her husband are very active with their three children. Prior to moving into the director position, Gretchen was the lead teacher in the two year old room. She looks forward every day to playing, learning, and growing with St. Paul’s Preschool family.