Office Hours

Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday by appointment only

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!

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-5^th grade. Youth band is for students 6^th - 12^th 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.

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.

Website Calendar Issue

You may have noticed that the Website Calendar is empty. 

Recently all the data on our website calendar was lost. A new calendar plug-in has been installed, but it will take time to repopulate all the data that should be on our calendar. As a result, many of the links in the Connector and QR codes will not work until new links can be established to new calendar entries. If you have any questions or need to register for a class, please call the church office at 248-651-9361. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working as quickly as possible to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

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.

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

United Women in Faith Annual Meeting

Tuesday, September 22; 6 - 8 p.m. in Hickey Hall

Join us for our Annual Meeting to experience the love and support of a great group of Christian women. All Circles will hold their September meetings, followed by a light supper, a short business meeting to vote on the 2027 budget and slate of officers, and reception of new members.

Harmony in the Hills Concert

Duo Clarion

Chad Burrow & Amy I-Lin Cheng

Friday, September 25; 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary

The Harmony in the Hills Concert Series eases into fall with soothing chamber music by an internationally recognized clarinet and piano duo formed at Yale University in 1999. The pair have performed at prestigious venues throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated.

Elementary Bibles

Sunday, September 27; 9:30 & 11 a.m. services

Third through fifth graders will receive their Bibles on September 27 during worship. If you would like your child to receive a Bible, please sign up.

You are Not Alone:

Understanding & Easing Loneliness

Tuesday, September 29; 7 - 9 p.m. in Hickey Hall

Loneliness is something we all experience at times in our lives. In this workshop, we will explore loneliness and examine the health risks and behavioral challenges that come with the feeling of loneliness. We will discuss some of the causes that contribute to the feeling that we are alone. We also will explore ways to deal with boredom and loneliness in productive healthy ways and offer suggestions for easing loneliness in our lives. Sponsored by Health Ministry and Stephen Ministry.

St. Paul’s Garden Club 

Wednesday, September 30 & October 14

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.

For more information contact Sigrid Grace.

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)

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.

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.

Health Ministry Team has provided the following important information:

Children's Health Tips

Tips to Support Healthy Routines for Children & Teens - Weight & Growth