United Women in Faith Annual Meeting

Tuesday, September 13

6 p.m. – Circle Meetings

6:30 p.m. – Light Supper in Hickey Hall

7:15 p.m. – Business Meeting in Hickey Hall

Join us to experience the love and support of a great group of Christian women. To find a group that meets your needs, contact Karen Reynolds. All Circles will hold their September meetings and then we’ll have fellowship and a light supper followed by a meeting to approve the 2023 budget and slate of officers and induct new members.

UWF Ingathering Project Due by October 15

St. Paul's United Women in Faith is collecting feminine hygiene products to be given to local missions. Please bring your donations to the Annual Meeting. Please make checks to UWF.

Help Wanted

Temporary Audio/Visual Technician

Immediate opening for an Audio/Visual Technician to support worship on Sunday morning and rehearsals on Saturday. Applicant will also be responsible for creating slides and other visuals as required. This is a paid position working up to eight hours weekly. Additional hours in September to support our theatre programming. Please contact Rachel Henry for more information.

Women’s LIFE Monday Night

Mondays, September 12 - October 24

7 - 9 p.m.; Hybrid: Room 128-129 or Zoom

In The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life, Adam Hamilton focuses on five essential spiritual practices that are rooted in Jesus’ own walk with God and taught throughout the New Testament. Join us as we explore the essential practices of worship, study, serving, giving, and bearing witness to our faith. For more info or to reserve a book, contact Rebecca Lawson at 248-568-6382.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesday, September 13

1 - 2:30 p.m. in Room 132

Quilt Ministry

Tuesday, September 13

2:30 - 4 p.m. in Room 132

Welcome to all who want to learn to quilt, knit or crochet. We have supplies to share. Ideas for new projects are welcome for our mission quilts, prayer shawls or Handmade Treasures to be sold at church, Kris Kringle, and other outlets. Join us! Contact Donna Heflin at 248-505-6413.

SPARK Book Group

Thursday, September 15

1:30 p.m. in the Parlor

Join us as we read The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. We welcome new members! Questions? Please contact Linda Burnard at 248-765-5511.

Fall '22 Kick-Off Celebration

Sunday, September 18

10 a.m. All-church worship in the Sanctuary

11 a.m. Celebration on North Lawn

Kick the Ball, Charlie Brown! After worship on September 18, we will take over St. Paul’s North Lawn and kick-off Fall with an outdoor event that will include food, music, bounce houses, ice cream, cider, donuts, a mission opportunity, lots of fun!

Rev. Dulworth will focus his message on the gospel as taught through the comics of Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts. Please mark your calendar and join us for this very exciting celebration. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in Hickey Hall.

Fall '22 Kick-Off Mission Project

Sunday, September 18 - Collection cart in Narthex

The Missions Team and HUGS Mom’s Group are supporting Blessings in a Backpack. This Rochester Community Schools program supports students with weekend snacks/supplements. Please donate the following items:

• Peanut butter/jelly 12 - 16 oz. in plastic jars

• Fruit breakfast bars (any type)

• Single serving cereals

• Single serving fruit cups

• Knorr Pasta Sides (Alfredo, Butter & Herb, Cheddar 

  Broccoli, Butter)

• Canned chicken breast (small cans, any brand)

Blood Drive

Monday, September 19; 1 - 7 p.m. in Hickey Hall

The need for blood is great all year long, but in the summer the need is much greater than the supply. What better gift to give someone than the gift of life. You can schedule an appointment by calling Bill Molloy at 248-892-1705 or go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ‘stpaulunited’. Please consider giving blood this time even if you have never given before.

Anastasia Rizikov

Sunday, September 25

4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Join us for a delightful afternoon concert with award-winning pianist, Anastasia Rizikov. Suggested donation $15.

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Hands with Detroit

Saturday, October 1

Are you ready to be part of a great project? Hands With Detroit service day, this year focused on Cass Community Social Services will have MANY volunteer opportunities for ages 10 and up, so the entire family can get involved. See more

Young Adult Discernment in Christian Tradition Retreat

October 21-22 in Greater Lansing Area

Led by Rev. Dr. April Gutierrez and Rev. Lisa Batten (MI Conference Staff)

Registration Info The retreat and cohort are open to any young adult, age 20-30 years old interested in attending. There is no cost to participants.

Following the retreat, participants are invited to join a monthly discernment cohort on Zoom (invited to the cohort but not required to attend the retreat). You can also receive monthly coaching or spiritual direction. The retreat and cohort are centered on recent graduates, those in post grad fellowship programs, those doing internships/student teaching, in grad school, and/or working full time.

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