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Office Hours
Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday by appointment only
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Blood Drive
Monday, September 14
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’).
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Just Older Youth
Tuesday, September 15; 12 p.m. in Hickey Hall
It’s time to put JOY back into your life! Everyone 65 and beyond is invited to our monthly lunch. Bring a brown bag lunch...Dessert, coffee and tea are provided. Please join us!
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Beer & Hymns
Tuesday, September 15; 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.
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St. Paul’s Garden Club
Wednesday, September 16
9 a.m. - noon in the Garden of Hope
Gardeners of all ages and abilities are invited to spring into action to plant, prune, mulch, share our friendship and knowledge as we rejuvenate the church grounds. See more. For more information contact Sigrid Grace.
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SPARK Book Group
Thursday, September 17; 1:30 p.m. in the Parlor
Join us as we read By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult. We welcome new members! Contact Linda Burnard at 248-765-5511.
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UWF Book Club
Thursday, September 17; 5:30 p.m. in Room 132
Join our stimulating discussion of A Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall. How do we cultivate hope in our children? What is the relationship between hope and action? Contact Nancy Shannon with questions.
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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
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New Member Class
Discover St. Paul’s
Sunday, September 20; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. OR 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. in the Library
We would like to help you and your family connect with people in the church. Learn more about small groups and ministry teams that are offered, visit with the pastors, learn more about the United Methodist Church, and tour the building. We think you will discover St. Paul’s is for you!
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Children & Youth Music
Bring a Friend for a field trip to DQ!
Sunday September 20
Youth Band: 4 - 5 p.m. - Children’s Choir: 5 - 6 p.m.
All children and youth are invited to participate in the music program led by Besty Marsh. Children’s choir is for students K-5th grade. Youth band is for students 6th - 12th grade. Both choirs will perform periodically in worship.
Rehearsals start September 27 in Rickard Chapel.
Youth Band: 4:15 - 5 p.m. - Children’s Choir: 5:15 - 6 p.m.
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Confirmation Youth & Parent Meeting
September 20; 5 - 7 p.m. in the Parlor
We invite any student 7th grade and older to participate in this year’s Confirmation experience led by Rev. Dulworth. During our studies we will work together to learn more about the United Methodist Church, take field trips to learn other religious practices, learn more about the Bible and become closer to God and others. Students and parents meet September 20 to discuss the calendar and expectations and share a meal with youth group at 6:30 p.m. Registration forms can be found on the Confirmation page at stpaulsrochester.org. Registration is due September 22.
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Seeker's Study
Mondays, beginning September 14
1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Parlor and on Zoom
Our first book of the season is Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang. This is a book about what Christianity started out as, what it became, and why it is still worth fighting for...the teachings of Jesus, and not as what the author calls “pious religious frauds.” All are welcome!
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End Times Led by Pastor Rick Kress
Mondays, September 14 - 28
6:30-8 p.m. in the Narthex
Confused about what you hear about the End Times and Jesus’s Second Coming? This 3-week class will explore all you need to know. See more
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The Holy Spirit: God’s Presence & Power at Work in Us
Swisher’s Zoom Group; 7 p.m. on Zoom
5 weeks beginning Tuesday, September 15
Women’s LIFE ; 9:30 a.m in the Parlor
5 weeks beginning Friday, September 18
All are welcome to join either of these groups that will be discussing Adam Hamilton’s latest book. We’ll be exploring what Scripture teaches about God’s Spirit-from the Hebrew Bible through Jesus’ promises in the Gospels, Acts and Paul’s teachings in his letters.
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Disciple Bible Study
Remember Who You Are
Tuesdays, beginning September 22
6:30 - 7:45 p.m. in the Parlor
What happens when we take a step back from the noise and ask, “Who are we—and what are we here for?” Over 24 weeks, we’ll wrestle with and take a deep dive into the prophets of the Old Testament for 12 weeks and the letters of Paul in the New Testament for another 12 weeks. We’ll explore questions about identity, purpose, justice, failure, hope, and what it means to belong to something bigger than ourselves. See more
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Food Pantry Wish List
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Food Pantry currently needs: regular coffee, decaf coffee, canned chicken, canned tuna, pasta sauce, tomato paste, cream of chicken soup, beef broth, peaches, fruit cocktail, canned mushrooms. Please place your donations in the cart in the Narthex or in Hickey Hall. (7/2/2026)
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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.
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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.
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