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

Do you have more items to sell? We are also having a Virtual Rummage Sale. Submit donations October 17—November 6. Items will be available for purchase on Cheddar Up site November 11—20. Drop off items that sell (you will be notified) at Church on December 1. Purchased items must be picked up December 3. See more

The following prayer requests have been received by our church. Please send your prayer requests to [email protected].

Ginny Ames, Loraine Mazur, Beth Culp, David Beerer, Carol Ann Wilke, Bernona Fry - mother of Grant Fry, Tim Tenbusch, - friend of Betsy and Peter Marsh, Joyce Olson, Christine Butler - relative of Phyllis Rickabus

Each week children will explore big feelings we all experience. Get this week's playlist on Sadness.

Children will also have the opportunity to zoom with Miss Amy once a week to connect with each other and dive deeper into these themes. Sign up for for the Zoom calls and get a reminder. Zoom time begins at 5:30 p.m.on October 14. 

St. Paul's is invited to learn about the Red Bird mission, its function, and its exciting past. October 8-20, the mission is Celebrating 100 years of Red Bird School – Past and Future – Red Bird Mission. Also know you can tune in to their Facebook pages (Red Bird Christian School, Red Bird School Alumni Association, Red Bird Mission, and Red Bird Mission Centennial-Celebration 100 years of videos etc.) This is a great way for all of you to see this wonderful mission that you have so faithfully supported.

Couples celebrating their 5th, 10th wedding anniversary, etc. (in 5 year increments), or any wedding anniversary over 50 years, are invited to participate. Please call the church office at 248-651-9361 to sign up for this meaningful renewal service.

Go With Gratitude into our local community. We have so much to be thankful for and giving back is a wonderful way to express our gratitude. This off-campus experience is for the whole family. Dress comfortably for worship and then meet outside to be placed into “gratitude groups” and receive your team assignments. Please email Amy Heitman with any questions or if you have a great idea of your own.

Part 2 of The Black Church Watch Party and Discussion has been changed to a all virtual event. See updated information

St. Paul’s is delighted to present Nicholas Schmelter on organ and harpsichord, featuring St. Paul’s JW Walker organ and Franco-Flemish Double harpsichord. Come for a wonderful afternoon of music with a very well respected international concert artist. Suggested donation $15.

We are assembling flood relief cleaning buckets for United Methodist Committee on Relief and delivering them to the Detroit UMCOR office. Our hope is that you will bring assembled buckets to church ready to deliver. We are also accepting donations of cash and specific items on the list. For guidance, contact Larry Hice or Rev. Gutierrez. Instructions and video

If you have thought of becoming a Stephen Minister, it will never be easier than this. A new training class is forming and will be taught at St. Paul’s on Monday evenings. We will begin at 6:30 p.m. and be finished before 9 p.m. This class starts on October 18 and will continue (with breaks for holidays) until the end of March. We have five trainees enrolled from several area churches, but there is space for you. To get more information, contact Judy May or Susan Sonye.

Please attend the New Member Class if you interested in becoming a member of St. Paul’s and would like to learn more about the mission of St. Paul’s, small groups and the many ministry teams that are offered. At the end of the meeting, we will welcome new members. Pictures will be taken and shown in worship the following Sunday.

Please sign up at the Welcome Center in the Narthex or in Hickey Hall or contact Marilyn Kress at 586-212-9065.

Without our Rummage Sale fundraiser this year, we do not have funds available and we welcome any donations to help us continue this ministry. Please make checks to St. Paul's United Methodist Women with 'hats and gloves' in the memo line & mail to 620 Romeo St. Rochester, MI 48307. 

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.

Help Wanted

Audio/Visual Volunteers

Are you interested in sharing your gifts and joining a great team at St. Paul’s? We are seeking Audio/Visual volunteers to help support Sunday services and special events. Volunteers will be trained and scheduled as they are available. For more information please contact Rachel Henry.

Help others feel welcome the moment they walk in the door! Friendly folk are needed to serve as Welcome Center hosts and Ushers on Sunday mornings. A Welcome Center volunteer coordinator is also needed. Please contact Rob Patten to volunteer for the Welcome Center and Gail Hosner to serve as an usher.

If you are need of help or have an urgent need, please email [email protected] or call the church office at 248-651-9361.