Join us as we gather in the Sanctuary after a summer outdoors. You will want to be here for the reveal of the updated Sanctuary space. New flooring has been installed in the Sanctuary, balcony and Narthex.

Blessings in a Backpack Hygiene Kits

toothpaste  ·  toothbrushes  ·  floss  ·  small hand sanitizer

small Kleenex packs  ·  travel size deodorant  ·  soaps

Help Pack Kits September 19 · 11 a.m. under South Canopy

Help Baldwin Center serve the under-served community in Pontiac. Baldwin serves 2,000 sack lunches each week in Pontiac, Hope Center and all Lighthouse locations. Items needed:

• Individually bagged snacks (chips, cookies etc.)

• Single serving sized bottled water

• Peanut butter

• Strawberry jam

• Gallon size Ziplock bags

• Sandwich size Ziplock bags

• Infant formula

• Toddler diapers and Pull-ups

St. Paul’s will also re-engage with volunteers on the second Monday of the month to help with food prep, light kitchen duties and packing the sack lunches. For more information contact Susan Heacock or Larry Hice.

Immediate need for part-time daytime custodian. 

Applicants must be reliable, flexible and able to lift 25lbs. This is a permanent long-term position with paid time off. Please contact Rachel Henry for more information.

Due to Covid and volunteer concerns, St. Paul’s UMW is trying something new in place of our Fall Rummage Sale. Bring what you would have donated - Sell it along side others doing the same. All proceeds support women and children in need. See more

St. Paul’s Rev. April Gutierrez and Rev. Dr. B. Kevin Smalls of Southfield Hope UMC, the co-conveners of the Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Task Force of the Michigan Conference UMC, will be speaking on their work with ABAR and offering workshops. Join in this virtual event for conferencing and learning. You can register online at the district website gdd.michiganumc.info.

We invite 7th graders to participate in this year’s Confirmation experience led by Rev. April Gutierrez and Rev. Judy May. During our studies throughout the year, we will work together to learn more about the United Methodist Church, take field trips to learn other religious practices, have entertaining lock-ins, all while learning more about the Bible and becoming closer to God and others. Classes begin October 17. Cost for the class is $90.

Join us at St. Philip’s for a 2-part watch party plus discussion on The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song on PBS. An intimate four-hour series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., The Black Church will explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews. Part two will be viewed and discussed on October 17. Contact Stephanie Lange at 586-662-2566 with questions. Register at forms.office.com/r/Y3NEAaXmAc to receive links.

It is that special time of year where we celebrate your third grader with the presentation of their own Bible.

We have chosen to create an outdoor, evening presentation for your children and their families. Each family can choose a ten-minute time slot that works best. Please sign up, then invite your whole gang to be a part of the evening.

Join us as we study the video and book, "Navigating Isaiah" that can be found on Amplifymedia.com. For further information contact Judy Smouter.

Join us for this engaging all church study by participating in a small group and reading this great book. Courage is the foundational virtue for the Christian life. Pastor and author Tom Berlin challenges us to unlock the courage that we already possess as Jesus followers. By examining Jesus’ life, we will begin to understand what true courage is and how God works in the lives of Jesus followers as they exhibit a brave faith. You may purchase a book for $13. Contact Rachel Henry for information and to sign up for a small group! 

Our weekly zoom time begins at 5:30 p.m. 

October 5: Anger; October 14: Sadness; October 20: Fear; October 25: Disappointment