Team World Vision Training
THIS IS OUR LAST TEAM TRAINING BEFORE RACE DAY! Please keep us in your prayers as we weather sore bodies and persevere. We are also in our last weeks of fundraising so please consider supporting our efforts to provide clean water to those who need it. Our St. Paul Team World Vision has been training for the Detroit Marathon/Half Marathon together on Saturday mornings this summer — 7:00am at Huroc Park in Flat Rock — rain or shine. “We run so they don’t have to.” We are fundraising to provide clean water to those in developing countries who don’t have it. Many walk miles a day in unsafe conditions to gather unclean water to carry home. Our team is training and fundraising all summer leading up to our October 18 race. We Can Go Farther Together with our teammates! Please keep the team in your prayers and visit our World Vision page.
Sisters in Heart Fall Sign up
If you don't have a secret sister yet, please sign up through October 18, 2026. Each participant will be paired with a secret sister to pray for and encourage throughout the ministry term, with identities revealed at a special reveal event in March 2027. Look for the Sisters in Heart table in the Gathering Space and turn in your form by Sunday, October 18. You will receive your new secret sister within the week!! If you have any questions, contact Kim Komander.
Becoming a Member at St. Paul
Looking to join our St. Paul Family? We’d love to connect with you! There are two components to our membership process here at St. Paul. GOD Connects provides an overview of the Christian faith to help you know what St. Paul believes. Our next God Connects series will be held on Saturdays, October 3 and 10 at 9am. PLACE Seminars are designed to help you know about and how you can become actively involved in the ministries of St. Paul. They are an hour and a half in length. Our next PLACE Seminar will be held on September 22 at 6:30pm. Are you ready to become a member at St. Paul? Please email Don Busse or call 734-676-1565 for more information about membership or to register for this class.
Team World Vision Race Blessing
Our St. Paul World Vision Team has been training for the Detroit Free Press Marathon and Half Marathon, and fundraising to provide clean water to those in need around the world. We’ll be blessing the team members at each service this weekend as they enter into their last week of training before the big race on October 18. Please continue to pray for our team members and if you want to contribute you can visit our Team World Vision page.
Rejoicing Spirits Worship
Rejoicing Spirits at St. Paul Trenton Michigan is an innovative ministry created to enrich the spiritual lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, friends and other supportive congregation and community members. It offers an interactive and engaging worship and fellowship opportunity which shares God's word and celebrates the message of God's loving grace. The “no-shush” worship setting is open to a variety of needs and offers the opportunity to actively participate and have roles in the service. Rejoicing Spirits meets monthly (generally the 3rd Sunday of each month with exceptions on holidays) in the Fellowship Hall for approximately 35 minutes in length, our worship service is followed by fellowship time.
Youth Nights
St. Paul Youth (grades 6-12) will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. We’ll meet down in the Youth Room from 6-7:30pm for fellowship, a light snack, and dig into a Bible Study and discussion together. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new friends as well!
Yahweh Yoga
Join us for Yahweh Yoga classes on Mondays, October 5, 12, and 19 at 6:45 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please enter through the north parking lot. All levels are welcome.
Calling All Singers!
We need YOU! — to sing in the annual Christmas concerts, a favorite of many people both at St. Paul and in the community! There are only 10 Thursday rehearsals plus concert week, and the happiness it brings to people can't really be measured! Why not ask a friend to come along with you, and then BOTH of you will enjoy a night out, and BOTH of you will get to share your love of singing with the community!
This year's concert, The Nativity Symphony, is again accompanied by a live orchestra, and will be presented at 7:00pm on Friday December 11, 2:00pm on Saturday December 12, and 3:00pm on Sunday December 13. Rehearsals are held on most Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm beginning October 1 until concert week (just 10 Thursdays), with two rehearsals scheduled for Monday and Tuesday December 7 & 8 of concert week. No auditions are required to join this group, and it is open to anyone in the community who is high school aged or older, and a schedule will be provided at one of the first rehearsals. We very much want to continue this annual tradition in 2026 and will need to order music and book the orchestra very soon!
Worship Choir: The first rehearsal is Thursday October 1, from 6:30 to 7:00pm. This group usually sings on the 1st and 3rd weekends of every month, with one rehearsal on the Thursday prior to the scheduled weekend (so you're not committed to rehearsing every Thursday). Please prayerfully consider joining one or both of these groups and bringing that singing friend with you! Sign up ASAP in the Gathering Space (to be sure we order enough music) or by emailing Cherie.
Pumpkin Patch Picture Show Family Event
The Pumpkin Patch Picture is our next fun-filled, fall evening St. Paul Family Life event. Join us on Friday evening, October 16, starting at 7:30pm on the front lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and some warm blankets for an outdoor showing of our movie, "Monsters, Inc.” We’ll supply popcorn and drinks. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume. You won’t want to miss this special fall event! No cost to attend. Invite your friends! In case of bad weather, our movie will be held inside in the Fellowship Hall.
Sisters in Mission Fall Harvest
Ladies, join us on Saturday, October 17 from 9:30am-noon for brunch and a service project. This year we will decorate mini Christmas trees to be shared with residents of Downriver Estates Assisted Living. Many hands are needed, so we hope you can join us! Sign up at the purple table located in the Gathering Space beginning October 3-4.
Patchwork Quilters
Join us to make tied quilts for Lutheran World Relief. We meet the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 1:00pm-3:00pm. We’ll gather in the lower Atrium then go down to Yellow 2. We hope you'll join us!
2026 Craft Show
Our 2026 Craft Show is coming up on Saturday, October 24, from 8:30am to 3:30pm, at St. Paul. Shoppers and vendors alike can look forward to a full and festive day! We’re excited to welcome back our Craft Show, Women’s Ministry Bake Sale, with light breakfast and lunch options available for purchase throughout the day. You can find out more info and vendor applications here.
Euchre Night
This month's Euchre Night is on October 30 at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. We have a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space for those who want to attend and for those who'd like to donate some snacks. Free will offering donations are going towards the Men's & Women's Ministries. This month's theme will be HALLOWEEN! Dress up in your most creative costume and come join the fun. Event highlights include:
A delicious meal supplied by La Fiesta Restaurant
Costume Contest (prizes for individual, couple, and group costumes)
Hope to see you there for some fellowship, food, and friendly competition!
Halloween Pop-up
If you are in the area on Halloween between 6:00pm-8:00pm, visit us at our St. Paul Neighborhood Halloween Pop-Up for some awesome goodies. We’ll be out in the St. Paul front yard near the corner of Edsel and Charlton. We’d love to have you stop by and say hello!
Blood Drive at St. Paul
On Thursday, October 8 from 12:00pm-6:00pm we will be hosting a Blood Drive with Versiti in the Christian Life Center (CLC). Versiti is an independent, non-profit, community blood bank serving over 86 Michigan hospitals including Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health. They supply over 75% of the blood products to hospitals allowing us to help support our local community in a greater capacity. You can sign up online with Versiti or you can also sign up in the Gathering Space by scanning the QR code on the poster. Versiti will honor donations made to other organizations if you bring your ARC donor card and number of donations on the day of the drive.
Fall in Love with Jesus Luncheon
Our next Friends in Faith event is an Autumn luncheon titled, Fall in Love with Jesus. We hope you can join us on Thursday, October 8 at noon in Yellow 3 for food, fun and fellowship! Bill Malnar will be joining us with a special meditation, and we'll sing and play a game of "Jesus Names BINGO!" Our menu for this event will be a baked potato bar, chili and dessert. Free-will offerings will be accepted. More information and sign-up in the Gathering Space.
Estate Planning Seminar
Have you been putting off your estate planning? We can’t predict the future, but we can plan for it. Financial Planning Ministry (FPM) takes the mystery out of estate planning, guiding you and your family through a straightforward process allowing you to design a legacy plan that blesses your family and honors God. We’ve partnered with FPM to provide you with the opportunity to make decisions, pass on your values AND your valuables, and start planning for your future. Please join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00pm in the Upper Atrium for a FREE and FUN one-hour presentation from Financial Planning Ministry on getting your will, trust and estate in good order. Childcare is available. Register HERE.
LWML Weekend
Celebrate Lutheran Women in Mission on October 3 & 4 by wearing purple. We invite you to learn what LWML is all about. The Mite Boxes that support many missions and grants will be collected. If you don't have a Mite Box, we can provide one! Mite Boxes can be turned in at any time.
Fall Life Group Sprint
The “What a Friend We Have in Jesus / Lord’s Prayer” 8-week Life Group Sprint kicks-off September 13. Books $10 available in the Gathering Space. You can still sign up HERE or in the Gathering Space.
Grief Adjustment Group
Anyone who has experienced the loss of a special person is invited to join this group. We will meet on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the St. Paul Community Room. Space is limited so register right away. This group will begin on Wednesday, September 9 and run through Wednesday, October 14. Our group is led by James Naragon and Cathy Muniz. There’s still open space! Sign-up online HERE.
Women's Wednesday Bible Study
Song of Songs – Discover the divine love story written for us. What if the greatest love story ever told was about the beautifully intimate bond we can enjoy with God? In this seven-session video Bible study (video streaming access included) of the Song of Songs, Bible teacher Lisa Harper unveils an eye-opening truth: This ancient, often-misunderstood book that sometimes reads like a racy romance novel is actually a passionate declaration of our Creator Redeemer's relentless love for His people. With her signature blend of humor, deep biblical insight, and raw vulnerability, Lisa peels back the layers of history and allegory to reveal Jesus as the Divine Bridegroom who didn't just come to deliver us—He delights in us! Through relatable stories and gut-level honest teaching, you'll discover how intimacy with Jesus isn't based on our deservedness—or lack thereof. It's about letting our guards down and leaning into the unconditional love He initiates with us. Whether you're single, married, widowed, or have a difficult time with relational intimacy in general, this study will help gently dismantle the self-protective walls around our hearts and create pathways into a much deeper, much richer relationship with the One who loves us more than we can possibly imagine. YOU are the object of God's affection!
Our study will be held Wednesdays, September 16 through November 4, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The 4th will be a fellowship day. We begin at 9:30 with snacks and start our study promptly at 10 am.
Confirmation Sign-up
Our youth confirmands will be back at it this weekend, digging into God’s Word, the eternal truths it reveals and living our lives for Jesus as we follow Him. Many youth have already registered, but we still have room for more! SIGN UP HERE or email Pastor Ben with questions.
Women's Flower Picking & Bouquet Creation Outing
This Event is subject to rescheduling due to inclement weather - please check your messages if you have signed up. St. Paul Women's Ministry is heading to Bella Terra Vineyards, 28049 W Huron River Dr., Huron Township on Saturday, September 19. Their Fields of Flowers will be the backdrop for this destination event. Get ready to stroll through a serene field of bursting flowers and enjoy quiet stillness, peace and tranquility. This adventure will include gathering flowers from the field and shaded instruction as you create your own flower bouquet arrangement.
Family Day
Plan now to join us for St. Paul Family Day on Sunday, September 13. During our 11:00am worship we will have our special Backpack Blessing for all the kids as they begin a new school year and uplift our Preschool, Education and Family Life ministries. This is our welcome back to everyone from summertime as we head into a new year of faith activities. Following our time of worship, join us on the front lawn for a fun-filled Family Life Celebration featuring games, bouncers, and crafts along with some sweet treats! It’s going to be a great day! We’re also planning on seeing our friends from Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dogs, Claudia and Damascus, from Trinity Lutheran in Toledo, Ohio. You won’t want to miss this!
Friends in Faith: Boat Tour & Lunch
Join us, September 2, for a narrated 90-minute journey begins at the Black River in Port Huron, proceeding south along the St. Clair River to admire the River Walk and the freighter docks in Sarnia. From there we will navigate north beneath the stunning Bluewater Bridges into Lake Huron, where we can view the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, Michigan’s oldest operational lighthouse, followed by a glimpse of the Huron Light Ship before returning to the Black River. We will sail on the Huron Lady II which has a climate-controlled main cabin, open-air upper deck covered with awning, a full bar, snacks for purchase, and restroom facilities on board. Boarding begins at 12:30 and we set sail at 1:00pm. Tickets are a non-refundable $25.00 (discounted from $30). Payment must be made by August 14. After the cruise we will head to “The Raven”, a highly rated restaurant known for its distinct, Edgar Allan Poe-inspired library vibe. Diners consistently praise the cozy atmosphere, quality coffee, and affordable menu. Sign-up in the Gathering Space.
Youth Backyard Game Bash
Wrap up summer with us at our Backyard Game Bash on Sunday, August 30 from 6:30-8:00pm! Join us for a fun-filled evening of outdoor games, including 9 Square, Spikeball, and more! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer, reconnect with one another, and kick off an exciting new youth ministry season. Bring a friend and come ready for a great time!
Camp Restore Detroit Tour & Lunch
You are invited to Camp Restore Detroit's Ministry Impact Tour & Lunch. Saturday, August 29 beginning at 10:00am at the Warren Campus, 8150 Chapp Avenue, Warren, MI 48089. There will be a bus tour of ministry in Detroit followed by a ministry update, Q & A and a fabulous lunch. Email Camp Restore Detroit directly at detroit@camprestore.org to sign-up, space is limited.
Sprout Squad Kids Nature Club
Sprout Squad is a joyful new Family Ministry gathering where faith, creativity, and nature come together! Similar to last year's Nature Quest, we will be meeting twice a month and each session features a fresh theme designed to engage kids and families of all ages. We begin with a short devotional to center our time, followed by hands-on crafts and meaningful outdoor activities. Together, we’ll care for the St. Paul gardens—cleaning, weeding, and even planting new growth—as a way to serve and connect with God’s creation. So bring the whole family and come grow with us! Sprout Squad will meet for our last session and End of Summer party on Tuesday, August 25 from 10am-Noon.
Wild Wonder VBS at St. Paul
Wild Wonder Vacation Bible School at St. Paul Lutheran Church, August 17–21 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM! Children will discover and delight in God as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of all things through an exciting exploration of the wonders of the natural world. Bible stories, music, games, crafts, and hands-on activities will help children grow in faith while experiencing the beauty and wonder of God's creation.
An Evening of Praise Outdoor Concert
Join us on Sunday, August 9, from 6:00pm–7:30pm for An Evening of Praise on the front lawn at St. Paul. Enjoy an uplifting evening of live worship music and fellowship. Plus grab a snack from local food trucks. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, relax, sing along, and enjoy a summer evening of worship together. We look forward to praising God with you under the summer sky! Join the singing with SING-ALONG SONG LYRICS.
Mission Weekend
Join us for Mission Weekend on August 8–9 as we celebrate our mission partnership with Camp Restore Detroit! We’ll be hearing from Amy Fanta, Executive Director, speaking at the end of each service and during Adult Bible Study on Sunday morning. Pastor John Carrier, former Intentional Interim Pastor of St. Paul and Amy Fanta’s father, will be preaching the Word that weekend in support of Camp Restore Detroit. Camp Restore Detroit is a ministry dedicated to ending poverty, reducing violence, and restoring hope, homes, and community in Detroit's 48205 neighborhood. Through meaningful connections, authentic relationships, and opportunities to serve, Camp Restore shares Christ's love while helping transform lives and strengthen the community. There will be a table available for anyone to get more information, give, and volunteer in the Gathering Space. We invite you to learn more about this impactful ministry and discover how you can be part of making a difference.
Music Ministry Golf Scramble
The St. Paul Music Ministry Golf Scramble is back! Join us on Friday, July 31, for a fun morning on the greens with an 8:30 AM shotgun start at Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course. We’ll see you soon, it's going to be a great day of fellowship, fresh air, and friendly competition!
Healthy Trenton Run/Walk
St. Paul is hosting the downriver community for the Healthy Trenton Run/Walk — in a celebration of healthy spirit, body, and mind. Your participation in this year’s event provides funds for clean water projects in communities who desperately need it through Team World Vision-Downriver! Join us Saturday, July 18 at St. Paul Lutheran Church (2550 Edsel, Trenton, MI 48183).
Congregational Meeting
The Church Council has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, July 12, immediately following the Praise Service in the CLC. The purpose of this meeting is to seek congregational approval for the formation of a Call Committee to begin the process of calling a commissioned worker to serve in Youth and Praise Worship ministries. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in this important step for the future of these ministries at St. Paul.
Youth Ice Cream Sunday
Join us on Sunday, June 28 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Youth Room for an evening of ice cream, fellowship, and fun! We’ll build our own sundaes, spend time together, and share in a devotional as we grow in faith together. Bring a friend and come enjoy a sweet summer evening with us!
Trenton Summer Festival
St. Paul is once again hosting a booth at the Trenton Summer Festival on June 26-27 from 10:00am-5:00pm. Sign-up in the Gathering Space to volunteer to help set-up or work the booth. Contact Robin Klus for more information.
Father's Day Fishing Derby
Let’s celebrate dads on Saturday, June 13, 10:00am to 12:00pm with a Father’s Day Fishing Derby! Families of all ages are invited to join us for this special event at the Patriot’s Park Reflection Pond in Riverview. Bring your own fishing gear. This is a Michigan Free Fishing Weekend so no fishing license is required. We’ll kick off the morning with a Father’s Day devotion activity and have a special prizes for different fishing categories. (Fishing is strictly catch and release at the pond) Register here to help us plan for supplies. We’re looking forward to seeing you and celebrating our Dads!
Growing in Grace: Spring Clean Up
We are kicking off our Growing in Grace gardening club with the spring clean-up of the St. Paul campus on June 6. This is a welcoming space to nurture both faith and fellowship through caring for God’s creation throughout the grounds of St. Paul. We hope you can join us to kick off the season on June 6 from 9:00am–noon, setting the stage for a summer of growth and connection. The club will meet at least once a month, with opportunities to serve, learn, and enjoy time together outdoors. A sign-up sheet will be available in the Gathering Space for those who’d like to participate on June 6. All are welcome—men, women, and families alike—so come dig in, grow in grace, and be part of something beautiful!
Men's Ministry Woodworking Group
Calling all men who enjoy woodworking — or would like to learn! We are exploring the idea of starting a Men’s Ministry Woodworking Group: a place for fellowship, creativity, mentoring, and serving others through hands-on projects. Whether you’re an experienced craftsman or just curious to try something new, all skill levels are welcome. Join us as we build friendships, faith, and meaningful projects together! More information and sign-up in the Gathering Space.
Detroit Tigers Home Plate Event
The St. Paul Men's Ministry is inviting folks to join them on Saturday, June 6 for the Home Plate 2026 Program and Baseball Game. Tigers vs. Mariners. The pre-game program begins at 10:00am with a game start time of 1:10pm. More information and sign-up in the Gathering Space. Contact Bill Malnar with questions. Deadline to sign-up is May 10.
Estate Planning Seminar
Have you been putting off your estate planning? We can’t predict the future, but we can plan for it. Financial Planning Ministry (FPM) takes the mystery out of estate planning, guiding you and your family through a straight forward process allowing you to design a legacy plan that blesses your family and honors God. We’ve partnered with FPM to provide you with the opportunity to make decisions, pass on your values AND your valuables, and start planning for your future. Please join us on May 19 at 7:00pm in the Upper Atrium for a FREE and FUN one-hour presentation from Financial Planning Ministry on getting your will, trust and estate in good order. Childcare is available. Register here.
Friends in Faith Theater Trip to Shipshewana
Join us May 13 for a trip to Shipshewana, Indiana for a part suspense, part romance show, “A Simple Sanctuary." This is a compelling story of revenge, the price of freedom, and the solace found in the sanctuary of true community. This musical “dramedy” is about a young girl, Melissa, who feels safe in her simple sanctuary in Amish Country until Ivanov, a shadowy figure from her past, tracks her down, dragging the whole community into her mystery life. More information and sign-up sheet located in the Gathering Space.
Yahweh Yoga
Join us for Yahweh Yoga classes on Monday, May 11 at 6:45 pm in the Fellowship Hall. As a reminder, please enter through the north parking lot. All levels are welcome.
Blood Drive - Save the Date
We will be hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, April 30 from 9am to 3pm. This is a simple but powerful way to serve others and make a life-saving difference in our community. Just one donation can help multiple patients in need. Register to donate here!