Week of November 14, 2022

Worship Sunday
10 a.m. Sanctuary · Hickey Hall · Facebook

The church office is open Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.



Remembering Oxford one year later

Imagine Peace

Candlelight Gathering of Hope & Healing

Sunday, November 20; 6 p.m. in Hickey Hall

Gather together to embrace the future with a heart for peace, hope, love, and healing. You will hear students read scripture, prayers, stories, and poems showcasing all of these. It is our hope that you find in this space whatever it is that you need to become refreshed, to heal or be inspired to go out into this world feeling just a little better than when you arrived.

Harmony in the Hills Concert

Harpsichord Trio

Sunday, November 20; 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Join us for an afternoon of harpsichord magic featuring Jean Randall, Nicholas Schmelter, and Stefano Massera on harpsichord, special guest Shelly Rouse-Freitag on flute, and St. Paul’s Orchestra. Suggested donation $15.

Volunteers Needed!

Kris Kringle Sale & Outreach

Friday, December 2; 4 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, December 3; 12 - 10 p.m.

West 4th Street, Rochester

St. Paul's will be selling Handmade Treasures crafts and inviting our community to our Advent and Christmas events. All proceeds go to the Neighborhood House in Rochester. We need help in the booth to sell crafts and hand out information. For more information, please email Donna Heflin or Rob Patten.

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The following prayer requests have been received by our church. Please send your prayer requests to prayers@stpaulsrochester.org.

Healing & Comfort

Loraine Mazur, Pat Meehan, Josephine Beach, Rebecca Kubik, Valerie Crafts, Janice Frank, Anna Pearcy, Jean & Earl Bryant, Ernestine Pixley

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J.O.Y.

Tuesday, November 15; 12 p.m. in Hickey Hall

Join us for a brown bag lunch and fellowship, with coffee, tea and dessert provided. For our program, Maxine McClure will talk about Neighborhood House. Please bring canned goods to donate to the Food Pantry.

SPARK Book Group

Thursday, November 17; 1:30 p.m. in the Parlor

Join us as we read The Bean Town Girls by Jean Healey. We welcome new members!

Blood Drive

Monday, November 21

12 - 6 p.m. in Hickey Hall

The need for blood is great all year long. Statistics show that 25 percent or more of us will require blood at least once in our lifetime. You can “pay it forward” for that time when you might need blood.


Schedule an appointment by calling Bill Molloy at 248-892-1705 or go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ‘stpaulunited’.

Christmas Craft

Tuesday, November 29; 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Room 132

Christmas is coming and it’s time to decorate. We are making a beautiful candle centerpiece/wreath. Perfect gift or new addition to your decor. Ages 13 years and up. Skill level – beginner. RSVP to Jodi Stuermer by November 22. Spots are limited. $8.

Thanksgiving Worship Service

Tuesday, November 22; 7 p.m. in Rickard Chapel

You’re invited for an evening service of word and song giving thanks for all that God has done in our lives. Join Rev. Elbert Dulworth for a service of thanksgiving.

All-Church Advent Study

Mondays, Nov 28 at 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Parlor

Women's LIFE, Mondays, Nov 28 at 7 p.m. in Room 128/129

Tuesdays, Nov 29 at 7 p.m. in Rickard Chapel and Zoom

Join us for our Advent study, The Redemption of Scrooge, by United Methodist pastor, Matt Rawle. Our study is based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, as we explore the world of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchits, with an eye to Christian faith. Along the way, we will meet the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come as we learn about living with and for others in a world blessed by Jesus. Contact the church office at 248-651-9361 for more information about the classes listed above.

Mission Focus for November

Baldwin Center


The Baldwin Center Holiday Store returns, serving 50 - 100 families.

The store features a free shopping day for new toys, new clothing and new household items. Each family will also receive a food basket with holiday meal ingredients and staples. Food, clothing, financial donations and volunteers are needed. Donations are requested by December 1.

See items needed: Baldwin Holiday Store Wish List

Volunteers are needed Nov 29 - Jan 13. Volunteer Sign up  

Socks for Baldwin

Donations collected in cart in the Narthex

Karen Rider is collecting socks in all sizes for the clients of Baldwin Center.

Altar Flowers

Through your generous support, the sponsorship of altar flowers at St. Paul’s has remained a loving tradition and a beautiful part of our worship experience. If you would like to sponsor altar flowers in memory of or in honor of someone or something, please contact Karen Rider at 248-651-9361. You may also verify dates and sign up on the Altar Flower Sign Up Genius

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Start Simple with My Plate

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If you are need of help or have an urgent need, please email HELP@stpaulsrochester.org or call the church office at 248-651-9361. 
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Rev. Elbert Dulworth - EDulworth@stpaulsrochester.org 

Rev. Dr. April Gutierrrez -AGutierrez@stpaulsrochester.org

Rev. Judy May - JMay@stpaulsrochester.org   

Rev. Rick Kress - (sabbatical) RKress@stpaulsrochester.org

 

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Dr. Timothy R. Hickey  Pastor Emeritus