St. Paul’s Church builds bridges – to God, to one another, to the city and beyond.

News & Notices

Upcoming Recitals

for John Sherer - Save the Dates!

John will be playing at the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) on July 6th at 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm and on July 13th at 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm.

Also, he will be playing TuesdayPipes at Christ Church (on East Ave) on July 15th at 12:10 pm.

Warning: Phishing Emails

We have been made aware of "phishing emails" going around again. Always look at the email address of the sender. St. Paul's email and branding is: stpaulsec.org. When in doubt, please call the office at 585-271-2240.

Altar Flowers

There are opportunities to donate altar flowers on the Sundays listed below, "In memory of" or in "celebration of" an event. Please call Nancy Andrus at 406-8545 or email nancyandrus308@gmail.com. The following Sundays are available for the Chantry Altar: July 13, 20, and 27th.

Summer Pledge Payments

For those of you traveling this summer, remember you can use your pledge envelopes to mail your donation to the Office. Your continued payments help maintain our cash flow during the summer months. Thank you in

advance.

Outreach

Join the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester at the Rochester Pride Parade!

You’re invited to walk with us in this year’s Rochester Pride Parade on Saturday, July 19, as we celebrate God’s love for all people and bear witness to our baptismal call to respect the dignity of every human being. This is an important and timely opportunity to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community and to affirm our commitment to be a welcoming church.

🕙 Line-up begins at 10:00 am

🎉 Parade begins at 11:00 am

All are welcome—clergy, laypeople, families, friends, and allies! We’ll have a diocesan banner and handouts to share. You're encouraged to bring your own signs and expressions of love and inclusion. Don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, and a hat—we’ll be outside for a while.

✅ ASL interpretation will be available.

🚗 Still needed: A convertible, pickup truck, or SUV with a removable top. If you can help, please contact: mhartz@stmarksandstjohns.org

📍 Sign up and get full details here: bit.ly/EDORpride25

Clergy: Collars encouraged

Laypeople: Come in festive (and comfortable) attire

Building Bridges to the City & Beyond

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help!

At our Annual Parish Meeting in January, we had some excellent conversations around Episcopal-Anglican identity more broadly and our parish identity more specifically. One of the dimensions held up for needing more focus and attention at St. Paul’s was thirsts and works for justice, specifically by building stronger bridges with our local community through partner and trusted neighboring organizations.

It was also suggested that the congregation be kept more informed of opportunities for this type of engagement. Below you will find a link to join an email list to be updated about ways you can live out your baptismal promise to strive for justice and peace. A periodic e-newsletter will be sent only to those who choose to join this list.

Sunday at St. Paul's

Serving this Sunday, July 6

2025 Stewardship Campaign

Parish Prayer List

We entrust into your unfailing care, Merciful God...

Those for whom our prayers have been requested: Gwen Cheney, Donna Grear, Betty Ann Conlon, Jamie Pacermo, Eric, Hans Thurston, Ray Ellis, Nathan, Noreen, Scott, Bertha Simpkins, Jeff, Tom, Bob Potter, Sr., Hank Couch, Amelia Smith, Ella Richard-Dyson, and Bill Dewart.                                     

Our nation and the world: the President, Congress, and Supreme Court; our Governor, Mayor, and the leaders of the communities from which we come; members of our military at home and abroad; for all those elected or appointed to positions of public trust, and, for peace throughout our world.

The Church throughout the world, especially for Sean Rowe, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Kara Wagner Sherer, Bishop of Rochester; for the clergy and staff of St. Paul's and for our partners in ministry.

With thanksgiving: our health care professionals, first responders, essential workers, and farmworkers.

Those who have died, especially those whom we love but see no longer.

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for St. Paul's

O God, our heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's Church wide enough to receive all who need love and fellowship and loving care, and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and uncharitableness. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, but strong enough to turn back the tempter's power. 

O heavenly Father, make the door of St. Paul's a gateway to your eternal kingdom; bless every member and worker; may all that we do and say be done and said to your honor and glory and the spreading of your kingdom. May we continue to be forever yours and daily increase through the Holy Spirit in love and service to others; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Parish Committees & Ministries

The two buttons below have links to our Parish Committees and ministries and who to contact if you'd like more information.