St. Paul's Episcopal Church11100 32 Mile Road
Mail: P.O. Box 148
Romeo, Michigan 48065
Phone (586)752-3212
Festival in the Woods!
The Festival in the Woods is quickly approaching! This fun and free event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10-3. This festival is to help mark the "Season of Creation", an ecumenical season from Sept. 1 - October 4 to honor and care for God' creation. Our festival is being jointly hosted by St. Paul's and Green Space Romeo and will feature many nature-based offerings, including the Nature on Wheels bus from the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, goats from Michigoat, informational displays from the Lake St. Clair CISMA, Clinton River Watershed, and the Romeo and Juliet Garden Club. There will also be guided hikes on the St. Paul's Meditation Trail, crafts for kids and adults, fun lawn games, and free hot dogs and snacks. Please spread the word about this great community event!
Upcoming services
September 20th we will celebrate Holy Communion, Rite Two, at 9:30 am with Rev. Chas Kipp officiating. The Vestry will meet following the service.
September 27th we will celebrate Holy Communion, Rite Two at 9:30 am with Rev. Chas Kipp officiating.
October 4th we will celebrate Holy Communion, Rite Two, at 9:30 am with Rev. Chas Kipp officiating.
Upcoming Events
September 17 Rev. Chas will be attending a Diocesan seminar so will not be in the office.
September 26 September 26 our Fall Festival from 10 am until 3 pm. We are partnering with GreenSpace
Romeo. For additional information, check the poster in the coffee area or look on our website. (Breaking News — There will be some goats, maybe even baby goats🐐 🐐 🐐 )
We need volunteers to help before, during, and after h this event. Please see the sign up sheet in the coffee area.
October 29 Bishop Bonnie Perry will formally install Chas as the priest-in-charge at St. Paul’s. The service will be in the early evening, but we don’t have an exact time yet.
November 10 is our final 2026 His Table service. There will be more information as the date gets closer.
You're Invited!
Our former priest, Stacy Salles, will be attending our Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26th. She plans to come to Romeo on Friday, September 25th, and would love to spend time with old friends. We will have a casual open house at Ellie Stryker’s home on that Friday (probably from 5 pm until ?? but exact time to be confirmed with Stacy). Everyone (old friends and new friends who would like to meet Stacy) is invited. Bring an appetizer to share. Ellie will provide the beverages. Let Ellie know if you plan to attend.
Ministry Volunteer Opportunities
We would like to add to our list of Licensed Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) and readers. If you are interested, please talk with Chas or a Vestry member.
The end of the year is fast approaching, and at the Annual Congressional Meeting in January we will be electing two new Vestry members to replace Renay Siebenschuh and Ellie Stryker, whose terms are ending. Please consider whether this could be a way for you to serve the church and let Chas know if you’re interested. If you would like more information about the duties of the Vestry, talk with one of the current voting members (Ellie, Renay, John Contoni, Pat Kruizenga, Gladys Aviles, or Kristin Brewer).
Please consider helping with the weekly cleaning. There is a sign up sheet in the coffee area that lists what needs to be cleaned each week. Right now, Kristin Brewer does it all, but she really could use help.
Rector's office hours
Our rector, Chas Kipp has office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. He can be reached by telephone at the church or on his mobile phone (248) 633-4546. He may also be reached via this confidential email address: rector@stpaulsromeo.org
Sisters Book Club
S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Book Club will meet Thursday, September 17th at 12 noon at the home of Jeanne Garwood. Our September book selection is The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. . It is “a humorous, thought-provoking and nostalgic romp through one pivotal and tumultuous American year—as well as an ode to self-discovery, persistence, and the power of sisterhood.” Please let Jeanne know if you plan to attend.
The book club is also planning a day trip (date TBD) to the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids to view the Chihuly glass art exhibit. Let Jeanne Garwood know if you are interested in joining us.
Men's Group
The Men's Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at The Hamlin Pub on 25 Mile and Van Dyke . All men are welcome for food, fun, and fellowship!
Spiritual Formation Resources
The following websites can provide spiritual formation/prayer resources: Hallow App - free trial, then yearly charge, numerous choices; Lectio 365 App - free Ascension App - free trial, then yearly charge; Bible in a Year Day by Day App - free ; Examen App - free; Centering Prayer App - free Audible App - yearly cost ; Israel Bible Institute Podcast - yearly cost ; 50 Day Bible Challenge - Forward Movement, cost for Gospel series ; Washington National Cathedral Podcast and Website - Morning Prayer/all services
Mail to church
Just a reminder. The Post Office will no longer deliver church mail if sent to the 11100 32 Mile Road address. The address MUST be to our PO Box number: PO Box 148, Romeo, MI 48065
