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Office Hours
Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday by appointment only
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Transferred to the Church Triumphant
Graeme Dobbs - February 5, 2025
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Lenten Study
Fisch Small Group: Tuesdays, March 4 - April 8
7 p.m. in Room 132
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Swisher Small Group: Tuesdays, March 11 - April 15
7:30 p.m. on Zoom Email to get Zoom link
Have you ever noticed that the story of Jesus’ final days is told differently by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? You may even wonder at times if it’s even the same story. Yet, each story points to the same resurrection hope. This Lenten season, join one of our small groups as we reflect on Jesus’ passion through the lens of each Gospel writer in Matt Rawle’s book, The Final Days: A Lenten Journey through the Gospels. We’ll discover how these diverse stories help to complement one another and give us a deeper understanding of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection. Available on Amplify Media.
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Rochester Community Band Concert
Tuesday, March 4; 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Come hear Albanian Dances, Scottish Dances, My Fair Lady, Fandango, Jitterbug, and other great works. Admission is free though donations are gratefully accepted.
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Lenten Prayer Service
Wednesday, March 5; 10 a.m. in Rickard Chapel
Please join us for a time of peaceful prayer and reflection. Rev. Judy May and Rev. Jean Snyder will lead a Taizé service of scripture, prayer and silence. Susan Clark Joul will provide music.
Come and be refreshed.
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Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, March 5; 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Begin Lent with this youth-led special service with music, prayers, an inspiring message, Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes.
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Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. · 11 a.m. in Sanctuary
Livestream on Facebook · Livestream on YouTube
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Between Two Mountains
As Peter, James, and John traveled up the Mount of Transfiguration, little did they know how differently they would see Jesus in the following moments and days. In their journey with Jesus towards the Mount of Calvary, they, too, would be transformed Between Two Mountains, in the valleys where Jesus poured out love, grace, and compassion. How might Jesus continue to fill us on the mountains and lead us in the valleys as vessels of love, grace, and compassion today? If you’re watching online this week, join us in offering your bread and juice at home as we celebrate communion together.
Rev. Elbert Dulworth
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Vesper Service Thursday
Thursday at 7 p.m. on Facebook
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Unwind, relax, reflect, and connect with God.
Loving as God Loves
Loved by God, you are called to express God’s love to others. This is not always very easy and people are not always easy to love; however, because God loves us so deeply, we are to share God’s love, even when it’s not easy. Tune in to consider how you can become an expression of God’s love in your daily life.
Vespers at stpaulsrochester.org
Rev. Rick Kress
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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
Rebecca Kubik, Julia Culbertson - mother of Wendy McClosky, Johnny Liles, Leslie Boughner, George Staten, Pete Olson, Carol Wilke, Mike Drake's mother, Stacy Kawa, Max Derge, Julie Santilli - sister of Amy Heitman
Shari Purdie and family on passing of her uncle, Chip Pegg
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New list
Food Pantry Wish List
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Food Pantry currently needs: kidney beans, canned tuna, canned mushrooms, canned chicken, diced tomatoes, oatmeal, refried beans, mayonnaise, beef broth, pasta. Please place your donations in the cart in the Narthex or in Hickey Hall. (2/25/25)
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Donations Needed!
Night of 1000 Blessings
Sunday, March 16; 5 - 6:30 p.m. in Hickey Hall
Next month we will pack 1000 lunch bags for Baldwin Center as our mission project.
We are asking for donations of chips/snacks, cookies, napkins and paper bags. Baldwin Center will add fresh sandwiches when the bags are handed out. Please go to the Signup Genius to see what is needed. Drop off all donations by March 11 to the church office (M-Th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or to the Welcome Center during Sunday worship at 9:30 or 11 a.m.
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United Methodist Men's Breakfast
Saturday, March 1; 8 a.m. in the Parlor
All men are invited to join us for fellowship and a great breakfast.
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Support for Caregivers
Saturday, March 1; 9:30 a.m. in Rickard Chapel
You don't have to do this alone! Join this group of caregivers who support each other emotionally while renewing spirits and sharing ideas and resources. It is difficult to care for others when we struggle to care for ourselves.
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Women's LIFE Friday
Fridays March 7 - April 11
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Parlor or on Zoom
Sermon on the Mount This Lent we invite you to join us as we focus in on The Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5-7, with one of this group’s favorite authors, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. We’ll be digging into the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer and many other familiar passages. The book is optional, but we encourage participants to read the Bible passages. Discussions will be based on Amplify Media videos shown in class. For more information or to order a book ($17) contact Nancy Fidler at 248-933-1981.
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Seeker’s Study
Mondays, March 10 - April 14
1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Parlor & Zoom
All are welcome to join the study of Parables...Putting Jesus’ Stories in Their Place. When Jesus taught in parables, he was doing more than telling simple morality stories. They were grounded in the world in which he lived and his vision of God’s kingdom. Josh Scott invites us to give these stories a fresh hearing in their own context and how we may meet God through them in our own time. Order books at Cokesbury or your favorite book seller. Contact Judy May at 586-242-1555.
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Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
If you enjoy a good cup of coffee before or after worship, please consider serving as a coffee hour host. Share your gift of hospitality and volunteer once or on a reoccurring basis. Both youth and adults are welcome to help. Sign up
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Lenten Concerts
Fridays at noon in the Sanctuary
Add something special to your Lenten Fridays by attending these 30-minute concerts. Free admission.
Mar 14 Tim Michling, oboe & bagpipes
Mar 21 Wendy Chu, piano
Mar 28 Eun Park Lee, violin
Apr 4 Juan Riveros, harp
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