Office Hours

Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday by appointment only

AI and the Church

Monday, October 12; 6:30 – 8 p.m. Hickey Hall Led by Pastor Rick Kress

Artificial Intelligence is here. Some people rave about it, others are scared by it. We’ll look at 3 questions:

1. How does AI relate to the church?

2. Can it be used in a positive way to grow spiritually?

3. What cautions do we need to be aware of?

There will also be a live demonstration!

Rochester Community Band Concert

Tuesday, October 13; 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Rochester Community Concert Band presents

American Mosaic. Admission is free.

Donations are gratefully accepted.

Understanding, Coping with Grief, and Moving Forward with Hope

Navigating Grief After Loss Workshops

Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18

7 p.m. in the Parlor

Grief and loss touch every life. Join us for a supportive 6-week workshop series designed to help you understand your grief, connect with others, and find steady hope in the midst of loss. St. Paul’s is offering six Grief Support Workshops in partnership with Samaritan Counseling Center. Register

St. Paul’s Garden Club 

Wednesday, October 14

9 a.m. - noon in the Garden of Hope

Help us put the garden to bed for the year.

Hats & Gloves for Baldwin

Please make donations by October 15

During the winter months there is a great need for hats and mittens at Baldwin Mission and Neighborhood House. For many years the United Women in Faith has donated hats and gloves and welcomes any donations to help us continue this ministry. Please make checks to UWF with ‘hats and gloves’ in the memo line and mail to 620 Romeo St. Rochester, MI 48307 or donate online. If you donate online, email Amy Lundquist so she can track your donation.

SPARK Book Group

Thursday, October 15; 1:30 p.m. in the Parlor

Join us as we read Apostle’s Cove by William Kent Krueger. We welcome new members! Contact Linda Burnard at 248-765-5511.

UWF Book Club

Join our stimulating discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. How do we cultivate hope in our children? What is the relationship between hope and action? Contact Nancy Shannon with questions.

Sleep Seminar

Help Your Child Sleep Better

Wednesday, October 21

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Rickard Chapel

Get expert advice and proven strategies for exhausted parents from Sasha Croswell. Presented by St. Paul’s Preschool. Contact the office by October 12 to register with name, email, phone and number attending.

St. Paul's Just for Fun!

Sunday, October 18; 5 - 6:30 p.m. Patio & Hickey Hall

Invite a friend or neighbor to join us at the patio and in Hickey Hall for a night of fun, fellowship, and snacks with a rock-climbing wall that has been scaled by climbers as young as three to the young at heart at eighty-two.

Blood Drive

Monday, October 19; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Hickey Hall

The need for blood is great all year long. Schedule an appointment by calling Bill Molloy at 248-892-1705 or go to redcrossblood.org (sponsor code ‘stpaulunited’).

Early Bird Art & Craft Fair

Saturday, October 24; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Local Vendors · Original Handmade Artwork & Crafts

Shop! · Snack Bar! · Shop some more!

Save the date for holiday shopping.

Food Pantry Wish List

Rochester Area Neighborhood House Food Pantry currently needs: regular coffee, canned chicken, canned tuna, boxed pasta, macaroni & cheese, crunchy peanut butter, canned pinto beans, peaches, fruit cocktail, chili beans, cream of chicken soup. Please place your donations in the cart in the Narthex or in Hickey Hall. (9/22/26)

St. Paul’s Preschool Registration Fall 2026

 Parent & Me for 2’s:     W 9:30 - 11 a.m.

     Young Preschool:     T, Th 9 a.m. - noon

               Preschool:     M, W, F 9 a.m. - noon

                     Pre-K:      M - F  9 a.m. - noon

St. Paul’s provides high-quality learning with emphasis on the individuality of each child. Our certified teaching staff will engage your child in hands-on experiences and exploration activities that nurture their basic developmental needs: physical, language, cognitive, social, and emotional. Classes fill up fast, so schedule a tour today!

Applications available online at stpaulsrochester.org/preschool.

Transforming Projects

Capital Campaign Active & Planned Projects

Detailed project information is available for those who wish to follow the progress of our Transforming St. Paul’s Projects. See Current Projects.

Find more about the capital campaign on the capital campaign pages on our website.

Health Ministry Team has provided the following important information:

Allergies, Cold, Flu & Covid 19

Symptoms of cold, Flu, Allergies & Covid 19