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Office Hours
Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday by appointment only
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St. Paul's Just for Fun!
Sunday, October 18; 5 - 6:30 p.m. Patio & Hickey Hall
Invite a friend or neighbor to join us at the patio and in Hickey Hall for a night of fun, fellowship, and snacks with a rock-climbing wall that has been scaled by climbers as young as three to the young at heart at eighty-two.
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Cross Monument in Memory of Rev. Hickey
Saturday, October 17
11 a.m. Prayer Service in the Garden of Hope
Join us for the dedication of a cross monument in memory of Rev. Dr. Timothy Hickey. Dr. Hickey served as Sr. Pastor at St. Paul’s for 27 years and was beloved for his faith, service, and personal warmth. Light refreshments will be offered in Hickey Hall following the dedication.
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastor Elbert, Pastor Judy, and Pastor Rick lead with deep faith, love, and compassion. Through their words of encouragement, and countless ways they support our community, we are reminded of what it means to put God’s love into action.
During Pastor Appreciation Month, please help us celebrate our pastors with a cards, kind note, or favorite memory. Cards will be available at the Welcome Center for both Open Door and the Traditional service on Sunday, October 18. You may also mail your cards addressed to each pastor to 620 Romeo Street, Rochester MI 48307. Thank you!
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Rummage Sale Results
THANK YOU! Raised $22,700 for Missions
Thank you to all our volunteers – you are amazing! Thanks to all who donated items and food. Thanks to all who purchased items. Proceeds will be given to charities supported by the United Women in Faith. Thank you to ALL who made this sale a GIANT success!
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New Ministry
Bread of Life Sandwich Ministry
Sunday, October 25; 10:30 a.m. in the Kitchen
On the last Sunday of every month, people are invited to meet in the kitchen at 10:30 a.m. to make 120 sandwiches for Baldwin Center.
All are welcome to attend.
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St. Paul’s Preschool Teacher Needed
St. Paul's Preschool is looking for a teacher for our 3's preschool class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
Applications available online at stpaulsrochester.org.
See more
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Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. Hickey Hall · 11 a.m. Sanctuary
Livestream on Facebook · Livestream on YouTube
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What We Hold Onto
When you're dangling off the side of a cliff, what you hold onto matters! Life can feel that way too, especially when fear and uncertainty threaten to loosen our grip. But what if the things most worth holding onto aren't things at all? Join us this Sunday at St. Paul's as we discover how generosity helps us hold onto what matters most—our faith, our connections with one another, and the life-changing work God is doing through us. Sometimes giving isn't about letting go. It's about making sure we don't lose what matters most.
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.
When Life Does Not Go As Planned: Receiving Strength for Today
When Life Does Not Go as Planned: Receiving
This series offers honest spirituality for disappointment, disruption, and change. A changed plan does not mean an abandoned life. Hope may arrive one day at a time. Life’s challenges can wear you down. Where do you find renewed strength? Does God have an answer? 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
Betsy Fisch, Susanne Frailey, Chad Rasor, Donna Heflin, Jan Mouyianis. Vic Marchetti - father of Natalie Garlick, Wendy McNaughton, Sherry Davenport,
Eric Reynolds - brother-in-law of Karen Reynolds, Mary Lucisano - mother of Jane Lucisano, Tommie Davis
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SPARK Book Group
Thursday, October 15; 1:30 p.m. in the Parlor
Join us as we read Apostle’s Cove by William Kent Krueger. We welcome new members! Contact Linda Burnard at 248-765-5511.
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UWF Book Club
Thursday, October 15; 5:30 p.m. in Room 132
Join our stimulating discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. 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 Calls
October 19 & 20; 6 - 7:45 p.m.
Monday or Tuesday you may get a call from someone at St. Paul's asking what you like about the church, telling you about our November 8 Give God Thanks prayer time, and asking you to share your prayer concerns, joys, and thanks. Callers will be using their cell phones so please answer the call if you can. Thank you!
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Blood Drive
Monday, October 19
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, October 20; noon in the Parlor
It’s time to put JOY back into your life! Everyone 65 and beyond is invited to the Just Older Youth monthly lunch. We meet at noon on the third Tuesday of the month. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert, coffee and tea are provided. Everyone is welcome!
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Beer & Hymns
Tuesday, October 20; 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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Generosity Sunday is October 25
Please return your Estimate of Giving card
You should receive your Estimate of Giving card in the mail this week. We invite everyone to complete their Estimate of Giving Card by October 25 and return it in worship, online or through the mail. Please prayerfully consider a gift of any amount. You may change your 2027 estimate at any time. All gifts will be accepted with gratitude as we work together to extend St. Paul’s mission.
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Marriage Renewal Service
Sunday, November 15; 9:30 & 11 a.m. services
Couples celebrating their 5th, 10th wedding anniversary, etc. (in 5-year increments), or any anniversary over 50 years, are invited to participate. Contact the office at 248-651-9361 by Monday, October 26 to have names printed in the worship program.
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Food Pantry Wish List
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Food Pantry currently needs: regular coffee, canned chicken, canned tuna, boxed pasta, macaroni & cheese, crunchy peanut butter, canned pinto beans, peaches, fruit cocktail, chili beans, cream of chicken soup. Please place your donations in the cart in the Narthex or in Hickey Hall. (9/22/26)
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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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