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Treasure Hunt!

Treasure Hunt!

May 23, 2023:  Club 45 students, Coy and Cora, with some help from youth volunteer leader, Jamie Heitman, navigate a treasure hunt at church on May 21 before heading downtown for ice cream.

Hands with Detriot

Hands with Detriot

May 1, 2023: St. Paul's members enjoyed being a part of the district service day on April 29 at Hands with Detroit at Cass Community Social Services.  They helped with lawn clean-up and the first mowing in the Tiny Homes neighborhood. Some worked in the kitchen...

Seedlings are Sprouting

Seedlings are Sprouting

April 11, 2023:  On April 2, the HUGS Mother's Group and their children helped plant our seeds for the Community Garden.  This was very helpful and saved Rob Patten a tremendous amount of time doing it on his own!  The seedlings emerged (just in time for Easter!) and...

Paint. Play. Pray.

Paint. Play. Pray.

March 14, 2023:  Last weekend (March 10-12) a dozen women of St. Paul’s went to Lake Huron Retreat Center for our first Paint. Play. Pray. Retreat facilitated by Rev. Cora Glass. Pastor April led our opening evening worship service on Friday evening. Saturday, Rev....

Sharing Love and Support

Sharing Love and Support

February 28, 2023:  Michigan State University students and staff experienced an unimaginable trauma with the deadly shooting on campus which occurred on Monday, February 13.  On Wednesday, February 15, volunteers, and staff met with MSU students for dinner to offer...

Over 1000 Blessings!

Over 1000 Blessings!

February 27, 2023:  St. Paul's started the Lenten season by preparing over 1000 blessings for our community. The group met for a short worship service and then prepared hygiene kits for Cass, birthday kits for Neighborhood House, place mats for Meals on Wheels,...

Showcase St. Paul’s

Showcase St. Paul’s

February 2, 2023:  On Sunday, January 29, the Membership Committee sponsored Showcase St. Paul's, an exciting event that showcased the ministries, missions, and service teams at St. Paul’s. Over 30 groups had booths in the Narthex, Parlor and Rickard Chapel and...

Oh, What Fun We Had!

Oh, What Fun We Had!

January 29, 2023:  On Sunday, January 22, our Club 45 crew collected a pickup truck full of items for Neighborhood House from our church family, then tied 3 blankets for our friends at Cass Community plus had some fun in the new snow, followed by a yummy dinner thanks...

Thank you for your dedicated service!

Thank you for your dedicated service!

January 10, 2023:  United Women in Faith Award Mission Pins - Each year, St. Paul’s United Women in Faith recognize dedicated individuals for outstanding service. On Sunday, January 8, Kathy Lutey, Jim McNaughton, Kim Merola, Mary Lynn McCrindle, Marguerite &...

Santa was here!

Santa was here!

December 11, 2022:  "A Merry Little Christmas Party" during the afternoon of December 10 attracted many guests including two elves and Santa! Thanks to everyone who made it a lovely event and supplied gifts for our neighbors at Grace Centers of Hope.

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