Week of October 19, 2026

Worship Sunday

9:30 a.m. Hickey Hall · 11 a.m. Sanctuary

Livestream on Facebook · Livestream on YouTube

Office Hours

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

Friday by appointment only


Help Needed at Art & Craft Fair

Sign up to help


Prayer Calls

October 19 & 20; 6 - 7:45 p.m.

Today or tomorrow you may get a call from someone at St. Paul's asking what you like about the church, telling you about our November 8 Give God Thanks prayer time, and asking you to share your prayer concerns, joys, and thanks. Callers will be using their cell phones so please answer the call if you can. Thank you!

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’).

Just Older Youth

Tuesday, October 20; noon in the Parlor

It’s time to put JOY back into your life! Everyone 65 and beyond is invited to the Just Older Youth monthly lunch. We meet at noon on the third Tuesday of the month. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert, coffee and tea are provided. Everyone is welcome!

Beer & Hymns

Tuesday, October 20; 7 p.m.

O’Connor’s Public House

324 S. Main St. Rochester

Sing along with us! St Paul’s provides the appetizers, and you provide your voice. Participants buy their own drinks.

New Ministry

Bread of Life Sandwich Ministry

Sunday, October 25; 10:30 a.m. in the Kitchen

On the last Sunday of every month, people are invited to meet in the kitchen at 10:30 a.m. to make 120 sandwiches for Baldwin Center.

All are welcome to attend.

Help Wanted

Childcare Staff

We are in need of childcare staff to support our HUGS program on Wednesday mornings. This is a paid position. Caregivers need to be over the age of 18. Please email Amy Heitman with interest. 

St. Paul’s Preschool Teacher Needed

St. Paul's Preschool is looking for a teacher for our 3's preschool class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings

Applications available online at stpaulsrochester.org.

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Prayer List

The following prayer requests have been received by our church. Please contact the office at 248-651-9361 with your prayer requests.

Healing & Comfort

Betsy Fisch, Susanne Frailey, Chad Rasor, Donna Heflin, Jan Mouyianis. Vic Marchetti - father of Natalie Garlick, Wendy McNaughton, Sherry Davenport,

Eric Reynolds - brother-in-law of Karen Reynolds, Mary Lucisano - mother of Jane Lucisano, Tommie Davis


Doug Faruga and family on the passing of his mother, Jane Faruga

 
 
News

Generosity Sunday is October 25

Please return your Estimate of Giving card

You should receive your Estimate of Giving card in the mail this week. We invite everyone to complete their Estimate of Giving Card by October 25 and return it in worship, online or through the mail. Please prayerfully consider a gift of any amount. You may change your 2027 estimate at any time. All gifts will be accepted with gratitude as we work together to extend St. Paul’s mission.

 

Halloween Spectacular

Justin Lamb, Dr. Seung Hee Cho & 

Ann Arbor Woodwind Quartet

Friday, October 30; 7 p.m. Sanctuary

Join us for an evening of Halloween classics and spooky songs at this spellbinding Harmony in the Hills performance by the talented Justin Lamb on marimba, and the Ann Arbor Woodwind Quartet featuring Trey Bradshaw, flute, Tim Michling, oboe, Elliott Ross, clarinet and Christian Green, bassoon. The evening will feature a special treat from our own Dr. Seung Hee Cho.

Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated.

 

Marriage Renewal Service

Sunday, November 15; 9:30 & 11 a.m. services

Couples celebrating their 5th, 10th wedding anniversary, etc. (in 5-year increments), or any anniversary over 50 years, are invited to participate. Contact the office at 248-651-9361 by Monday, October 26 to have names printed in the worship program. 

 

Night of 1000 Blessings

Sunday, November 15; 5 - 7 p.m. in Hickey Hall

We are teaming up with Midwest Mission to pack Rice and Soy Blessing Bags with the goal of providing bags to feed 14,400 people! These Blessing Bags meet hunger needs, but also nutritional needs to provide lasting energy. Each bag feeds 6 people and includes vitamin pack, dehydrated vegetables, soy and white rice. This was a very popular event last year and to be successful this year we will need many volunteers to help. Sign up for this great mission opportunity for families!

 

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

 
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Contact your pastors:

Rev. Elbert Dulworth - EDulworth@stpaulsrochester.org

Rev. Judy May - JMay@stpaulsrochester.org 

Rev. Rick Kress - RKress@stpaulsrochester.org

 

Church Office               248-651-9361