July 27, 2025
7th Sunday after Pentecost
Bulletin for service
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Sacred Harp Music Performed
St. Paul's enjoyed the beautiful sounds of Sacred Harp music during the prelude and postlude of the July 13 service. The music was performed by the Sacred Harp Quartet, made up of St. Paul attendees Lydia La Roux, Emilie La Roux, Jim Nordstrom, and John Fedosky.
Sacred Harp is a shape-note hymnody and singing tradition, characterized by its distinctive notation and a cappella, four-part harmonies. It's named after the songbook The Sacred Harp, first published in 1844, and is known for its unique style of singing, communal atmosphere, and emphasis on participation.
We will have a one-day VBS on Sunday, August 10 from 11-2! Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends! Alisha Cooley can answer any questions you have.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend these special events…
The July Summer Hymn Sing has come and gone, leaving behind the joy of some truly great hymns! Check out the photos and think about joining the final Hymn Sing of the summer.
The Power of Communal Singing
adapted from “Discipleship Ministries - The United Methodist Church” https://www.umcdiscipleship.org
“Most of my early memories of singing happened in church. I sang and clapped enthusiastically every time we ended a service with “You Shall Go Out with Joy,” and I joined in loud and proud when we sang “Amazing Grace,” because I knew all the words. Church, for me, equaled singing. It would be impossible to recall a worship service that didn’t include singing.
As United Methodists, singing is in our DNA. Singing together is what some call a “mega-mechanism for bonding.” When we sing together, we align our breath and our focus toward the same goal, which, in the case of worship, is praising God and declaring what we believe to and with one another. In other words, it’s not just what we sing, but that we sing in worship that forms us.
In this week’s scripture, Col 1:15-28, Paul draws on the power of communal singing by quoting what scholars consider a communal hymn about Christ in the middle of his letter to the Colossians. When faced with plumbing the depths of the Incarnation, Paul turned to song. And through that song, Paul demonstrates what the image of the invisible means for us as the church, the body of Christ. In the extraordinary and the mundane, Christ came, and so, in the extraordinary and the mundane, we are called to embody Christ to the world with one another.”
How have you experienced God’s love and presence when you sing together in the St. Paul’s Church community?
Download The Power Of Communal Singing text and shared response form here.
The Chancel Choir is on hiatus for the summer but will return in September. In the meantime, there will be plenty of special music…
The current schedule for the Summer Special Music event features the following guest musicians:
June 15 - Todd Schreiber
June 22 - Jennifer Johnson
July 6 - Lindsay (Arpeggio Piano student)
July 13 - Cathy Brodie, Liam Brodie
July 20 - Josephine (Arpeggio Piano Student)
July 27 - Jovi, and Ari (Arpeggio Piano students)
August 3 - SPUMC Women’s Ensemble
August 10 - Lylah Mitchell, Ella Slupe
August 17 - Amy Scott
August 24 - SPUMC Men’s Quartet
August 31 - Jennifer Johnson
Visit our Facebook Page for the service recordings where you can watch these performances!
Josephine, an Arpeggio Piano student, graced us with her talents during the July 20 service. Josephine has been studying piano for four years, with the last two at Arpeggio Piano Studio. Her dedication and love for music continue to grow, and she is excited to expand her musical journey this fall as she begins middle school at Wagar Middle School—where she will join the band as a flute player.
On Sunday, July 13, St. Paul's attendees enjoyed a special musical performance by Cathy Brodie and Liam Brodie.
Cathy Brodie, a long-time member of St. Paul's and Director of Praise Ringers, dedicated 25 years to teaching music education for MPS. She also taught part-time at EMU and MCCC.
Liam Brodie, a 2020 Monroe High School graduate, participated in the concert choir and Generations of Sound. Currently a senior at Wayne State University, he is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Special Education with a focus on Autism. For the past year and a half, Liam has been teaching as an elementary teacher for autistic students in Huron schools.
Thank you both for sharing your musical talents.
Lindsay, an Arpeggio Piano student, graced us with her talents during the July 6 service. She played the prelude, offertory, and postlude beautifully. Lindsay has been studying piano with Arpeggio for six years.
Thank you for sharing your music with us!
Come worship with us each Sunday, then join us for the social hour for great fellowship and refreshing snacks!
If you would like to meet with Pastor Rey, please call the church office at 242-3000 to setup an appointment.
UMC Clergy attended the Clergy Session on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The annual conference began with the opening of the worship and memorial service on Friday, May 30, and concluded on Sunday, June 1.
2025 Michigan UMC Conference website
2025 Michigan UMC Annual Conference Highlights
The Care Craft Group meets every other Thursday at 9:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Contact Emilie La Roux if you have any questions.
Care Craft Group
The Care Craft Group is a wonderful initiative that brings together people with a passion for crafting and charity. Their bi-weekly gatherings are not just about creating beautiful crafts, but also about fostering a sense of community and kinship. By gifting their handmade items, they spread joy and warmth throughout the community. It's a heartwarming example of how shared interests and generosity can enrich the lives of many. If you're looking to contribute to your community, this group is a delightful opportunity to do both. Projects created to date include: laminated bookmarks, letters included with care packages to those away at school, and paper flowers, Thanksgiving leaves.
Even if you don’t feel you are “crafty”, join us to visit, have coffee/tea and simply enjoy the time together.
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CalendAr
Services, Activities, and Events
Sundays:
9:30 AM Worship Service (Streamed Live on Facebook)
10:45 AM Social Gathering after worship service. Join Us!
10:45 AM Sunday School Adults (October - May)
1st Sunday of the month: Communion Served during Worship Service
Tuesdays:
9:00 AM Walking in the Gym: There is a group of walkers that meet on Tuesday mornings in the gym to walk from about 9 AM to 10 AM. Feel free to come anytime during the hour to join in
11:00 AM AA Meeting
6:00 PM GodWorks! Take out meals open to the community, hosted by various groups
Wednesdays:
9:00 AM Staff Meeting
11:00 AM AA Meeting
12:00 PM Kiwanis Monroe Meeting
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Praise Ringers (hand bell) Rehearsal (September - May)
7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (September - May)
Thursdays:
9:30 AM Care Craft Group (meets every other week)
6:00 PM Civil Air Patrol
Upcoming Events:
click on an event link for more information
Online Giving
Do you want to give your regular offering or a donation to St. Paul’s UMC through PayPal’s secure site? Simply click the donate button to be sent through a special link set up for us through the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church.