Preparing for Sunday, January 29, 2023

Worship Sunday

10 a.m. Sanctuary · Hickey Hall · Livestream

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

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


In Memoriam

Transferred to the Church Triumphant


Lynn Miller - December 5, 2022

Memorial Service Saturday, March 11 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Luncheon at noon in Hickey Hall

A Gallery Walk of Ministry Opportunities

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

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Sunday Worship

10 a.m. Sanctuary & Livestream

Wrestling with Doubt: Is Jesus the Only Way? Do all religions believe almost the same thing? Do all faiths lead to the same place? What will happen to my family and friends who follow other faith traditions? What about heaven and hell? Join us as we discover faith in Jesus in a diverse world. Find us on Facebook at St. Paul's United Methodist Church-Rochester.

Rev. Elbert Dulworth

Sunday Worship

10 a.m. in Hickey Hall 

Blessed Are  

For the next three weeks we will be diving into the familiar scripture in Matthew’s gospel: The Sermon on the Mount. Listen as we act out our text, pray together and enjoy worshipping through music on this fifth Sunday in January.

Rev. Dr. April Gutierrez

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

Loraine Mazur, Pat Meehan, Josephine Beach, Rebecca Kubik, Valerie Crafts, Anna Pearcy, Helen Fausch, Bill Service - grandfather of Sam Wright, Robert Marsh - father of Suzy Marsh, Linell Slater, Howard Coopmans, Fannie Pinkley - mother of Ben Castle, Jerry Soule - father of Jodi Stuermer, Ike & Donna Sheppard

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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.

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.

St. Paul’s Preschool - Registration for Fall 2023

  Young Preschool: T & Th from 9 a.m. to noon

  Preschool: M, W, F from 9 a.m. to noon

  Pre-K: M - F from 9 a.m. to noon

 Open Registration begins February 1, 2023.

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. Applications available online or in the church office.

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.

Warm Coats for Baldwin

February 5 - March 5 in the Narthex

In the past 10 years, the generous congregation of St. Paul’s has donated approximately 1800 new winter coats for the Baldwin Center store where clients “shop” for their family members before Christmas. Please shop the post-holiday sales and purchase coats for next year’s store. All sizes, infant through adult, are needed. Cash donations are also accepted. Please write “Coats for Baldwin” on the memo line of your check. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community.

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:

Building Better Mental Health

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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

 

Church Office              248-651-9361 

 

Dr. Timothy R. Hickey  Pastor Emeritus