Bell Ringers Wanted!

Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. in Bell Room

The Wesley Ringers are looking for a few more handbell players. Ringers must be able to read music. You can learn to ring bells in just a few minutes if you can read music. Wesley Ringers practice on Thursdays and perform on the third Sunday of each month (September - May). They also do field trips. Wesley Ringers recently performed at a Christmas concert fundraiser in Utica and will be participating in a bell festival in Waterford in April.

Expand your horizons, meet some spectacular people, and have fun! Contact director Al Fisk at 248-252-4486.

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February Evangel

See all that is happening at St. Paul's in February

If you didn't get your copy of the February Evangel in church on Sunday, see it online. Find information on the Lenten Study and the NEW Night of 1000 Blessings.

Seeker’s Study

Mondays, January 23 - February 20

1 - 2:30 p.m. in Room 132 and on Zoom

Join a new study, The Psychology of Christian Nationalism...Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide by Pamela Cooper-White. We will look at the polarization of American society, the rise of anti-semitism, Holocaust deniers, racism and other toxic movements. Books can be ordered from your favorite bookseller. Contact Rev. Judy May.

Join a NEW book club! ALL are Welcome!

United Women in Faith Book Club

Thursdays, January 26, February 16, & March 23

6:30 - 8 p.m. in Room 132

Using the United Women in Faith reading list, we will enjoy book discussion and snacks each month.

Jan 26 Cousins by Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby

Feb 16 I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown

Mar 23 Fire Keeper’s Daughter by Angeline Bouley

Pastor April is leading a monthly book club, each month discussing a book from the reading program. Throughout the year we will read 2 books from each of the five areas of faith development. For more information or to sign up, email Pastor April. For more information regarding the reading program, visit uwfaith.org/resources/reading-program.

Bridging America Tour Middle School Concert

Friday, January 27; 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary

We invite you to an outstanding evening as Uniting Voices (formerly Chicago Children's Choir) and the West Middle School 7th and 8th grade Choir collaborate to perform an exciting array of various musical selections.

Uniting Voices Chicago | Uniting Voices

Showcase St. Paul’s

Sunday, January 29; 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Did you know there are over 50 ministry teams at St. Paul’s? An exciting event will showcase the ministries, missions, and service teams at St. Paul’s. Enjoy some great finger food and meet leaders who will explain about the many opportunities that are offered for adult ministries, children’s ministries, music, missions, and support groups. See more

Cancer Support Group

Tuesdays, January 31 – March 21

7 p.m. in Room 132

This non-denominational support group is open to the community for cancer survivors, both those going through treatment now or in the past, as well as for family members, friends and caregivers. We would love to have you join us for as many of these meetings as you can make during the session. Each meeting includes a speaker on various topics followed by sharing time. The support and growth experienced in these groups is invaluable and amazing. For more information, call the church office at 248-651-9361.

Bear Ministry

Donations Needed!

St. Paul’s Bear Ministry is in need of NEW bears. Please drop off donations in the church office during business hours and do not leave them on the cart in the Narthex. Financial donations are also accepted. Please write ‘Bear Ministry’ on the memo line of your check made out to St. Paul’s UMC.

Play Pray Paint Women's Retreat

March 10 - 12; Port Huron Retreat Center

A time to pray, reflect and paint with a sense of play, curiosity, and joy, this women’s retreat will be facilitated by Rev. Cora Glass and Rev. Dr. April Gutierrez.

Register NOW! Cost is $250 per person which includes room, meals, and all art supplies.

Scholarships available if needed.

Health Ministry Team has provided the following important information:

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