St. Paul’s Church builds bridges – to God, to one another, to the city and beyond.

News & Notices

"Lay Weeders" Needed this

Saturday at 9:00 am

Lay Weeders are welcome to help this Saturday to clean up the area where we will hold our Annual Parish Picnic, which will be held on June 7th. Geraniums for the sign out front and something beautiful for the cement planters in Paul’s Cross will be provided. Please bring your garden gloves and tools.

Memorial Scholarship Recipients

We congratulate this year’s St. Paul’s Memorial Scholarship recipients:

Jessie Kelley, Martha Kelley, Thomas Welker, and Riley Werner!

The Search Committee will hold Town Hall Talks in the Cadigan Room after the 8:00 and 10:15 services on this Sunday, May 31st, during which the Committee will provide attendees with a summary of the results of the recently completed CAT survey.

Archives Committee Updates

Have you seen the new History page on our website? Visit stpaulsec.org/historyto explore fascinating articles, historical photos, and architectural highlights from St. Paul’s rich past — all compiled by our dedicated Archives Committee as we look ahead to our Bicentennial celebration in 2027!  

Also visit stpaulsec.org/events for a flipbook version of St. Paul’s self-guided tour, which is also available via QR codes posted throughout our beautiful sanctuary.  

The Archives Committee meets most Monday mornings during the program year from 10:00–11:30 am in the Archives Room (located in Stone Hall). Current committee members include Judy Wadsworth, Linda White, Cheryl Bero, Ruth Hazzard, Phyllis Andrews Noyes, Peggy Willard, and Nancy Curtis.

If you have photos, information, or stories to share — or if you’d like to join the committee — please reach out to archives@stpaulsec.org. A committee member will respond to you within a few days!

Altar Flowers

There are opportunities to donate altar flowers on the Sundays listed below, "In memory of" or in "celebration of" an event. Please call Nancy Andrus at 406-8545 or email nancyandrus308@gmail.com. The following Sundays are available for the Chantry Altar: June 14, 21 & 28.

We are looking for volunteers to help with setup and cleanup. Contact Bob Potter (bpotter@stpaulsec.org) to help!

The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester

2026 Bishop’s Appeal:

Sharing the Good News!

Time for a new Episcopal Ad Project! We are eager to tell new generations about the Episcopal Church, our diocese, and our parishes with a new ad campaign.

Bishop’s Appeal 2026 will fund a diocesan campaign to create social media, welcome, and advertising templates that each parish can personalize. We will develop easy-to-use materials that will help you invite your wider community into your parish.

Donations will be collected throughout 2026 for work beginning mid-year. 

Ways to Give

• Online Giving – Make a donation easily online or text ‘Joy’ to 73256.
• Mail-In Donations – Send a check payable to the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester with Bishop’s Appeal in the memo to 3825 E Henrietta Rd, Ste 100, Henrietta, NY 14467.
• Bill Pay – Contact your bank to schedule a monthly donation through your bank’s bill pay service.

Diocese of Rochester's Youth Camps!

Missionpalooza is July 6-10, 2026!

Attention Youth entering grades 7-12 in September 2026! Join youth from across the diocese July 6 - 10 for Missionpalooza - four days of service projects in your community, ending in a day of fellowship and fun. Volunteer groups will be divided regionally based on registration numbers. Click here to register.

CAMP ROC is July 17-19, 2026!

For Ages 8-12

Come dip your toes into the lake, the Bible, and our faith! Join us for a weekend of worship, community, and fun! We will be making memories, playing games, and learning about scripture.  Click here to register.

Outreach

Reminder: Clergy & staff will never text or email asking for gift cards.

Sunday at St. Paul's

Serving this Sunday, May 31st

Parish Prayer List

We entrust into your unfailing care, Merciful God...

Those for whom our prayers have been requested: Beverly Smith, Mary, Barbara, Connie & John Palermo, Paul Achop, Mary Jane Thomas, David Miller, Marcia Stevens, Claudius Scott, Jack Worboys, Linda, Mara Hazzard-Wallingford, Shelia Eiss, Bill & Diane Bailey, Lois, Donna Grear, Hans Thurston, Nathan, Noreen, Scott, Bertha Simpkins, Amelia Smith, Ella Richard-Dyson, and Bill Dewart.   

Our nation and the world: the President, Congress, and Supreme Court; our Governor, Mayor, and the leaders of the communities from which we come; members of our military at home and abroad; for all those elected or appointed to positions of public trust, and for peace throughout our world.

The Church throughout the world, especially for Sean Rowe, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Kara Wagner Sherer, Bishop of Rochester; for the clergy and staff of St. Paul's, and for our partners in ministry.

With thanksgiving, our health care professionals, first responders, essential workers, and farmworkers.

Those who have died, especially Betty Ann Conlon and Michael O'Brien, and all of those whom we love but see no longer.

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for St. Paul's

O God, our heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's Church wide enough to receive all who need love and fellowship and loving care, and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and uncharitableness. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, but strong enough to turn back the tempter's power. 

O heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's a gateway to your eternal kingdom; bless every member and worker; may all that we do and say be done and said to your honor and glory and the spreading of your kingdom. May we continue to be forever yours and daily increase through the Holy Spirit in love and service to others; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Parish Committees & Ministries

The two buttons below have links to our Parish Committees and ministries and who to contact if you'd like more information.