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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 Rummage Sale
Friday, October 9; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 10; 9 a.m. - noon
All proceeds from the sale go to missions supporting women and children.
What bargains will you find?
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AI and the Church
Monday, October 12; 6:30 – 8 p.m. Hickey Hall Led by Pastor Rick Kress
Artificial Intelligence is here. Some people rave about it, others are scared by it. We’ll look at 3 questions:
1. How does AI relate to the church?
2. Can it be used in a positive way to grow spiritually?
3. What cautions do we need to be aware of?
There will also be a live demonstration!
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Rochester Community Band Concert
Tuesday, October 13; 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Rochester Community Concert Band presents
American Mosaic. Admission is free.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
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Sleep Seminar
Help Your Child Sleep Better
Wednesday, October 21
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Rickard Chapel
Get expert advice and proven strategies for exhausted parents from Sasha Croswell. Presented by St. Paul’s Preschool. Contact the office by October 12 to register with name, email, phone and number attending.
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Early Bird Holiday Art & Craft Fair
Saturday, October 24; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Local Vendors · Original Handmade Artwork & Crafts
Shop! · Snack Bar! · Shop some more!
Save the date for holiday shopping.
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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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Trust God for Great Things
Trust is a precious thing between two people. They can rely on each other because of that trust. Can you hold the same confidence in trusting God? The Lord has made us for great things and great love, but can you actually trust God to do as God’s scriptures say? We’ll consider what that kind of trust looks like, how to grow it, and how to put it to use.
Rev. Rick Kress
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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: God in the Detour
This series offers honest spirituality for disappointment, disruption, and change. A changed plan does not mean an abandoned life. God can work through circumstances God did not desire. Is your life in the midst of a detour or U-turn? Do you sense God’s presence with you? 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
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Understanding, Coping with Grief, and Moving Forward with Hope
Navigating Grief After Loss Workshops
Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18
7 p.m. in the Parlor
Grief and loss touch every life. Join us for a supportive 6-week workshop series designed to help you understand your grief, connect with others, and find steady hope in the midst of loss. St. Paul’s is offering six Grief Support Workshops in partnership with Samaritan Counseling Center. Register
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Hats & Gloves for Baldwin
Please make donations by October 15
During the winter months there is a great need for hats and mittens at Baldwin Mission and Neighborhood House. For many years the United Women in Faith has donated hats and gloves and welcomes any donations to help us continue this ministry. Please make checks to UWF with ‘hats and gloves’ in the memo line and mail to 620 Romeo St. Rochester, MI 48307 or donate online. If you donate online, email Amy Lundquist so she can track your donation.
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St. Paul’s Garden Club
Wednesday, October 14
9 a.m. - noon in the Garden of Hope
Help us put the garden to bed for the year.
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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
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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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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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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