Upcoming Events -

Community Meal & Closet

On the 2^nd Friday of each month, from 4:30-6pm, St. Paul’s Community Meal and Closet provides a free meal and clothing for all.

Upcoming dates:

November 13, 2026

December 11th, 2026

January 8th, 2027

Adult Sunday School

The Prophet Jeremiah

…they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water.

(Jeremiah 2:13b)

Jeremiah was given an important but very difficult assignment to accomplish – to speak truthfully about the failures of the people of Judah and to remind them of the One in whom they ought to put their trust, the Lord God of all creation. The book is filled with warnings, wisdom, and encouragement for living faithfully today.

Please join us as we gather at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays, top floor Parish Hall for Bible study and fellowship. An elevator is available for easy access. (Note, there will be no class on October 4th to make time for an informational meeting regarding the education building.)

Click here for information on previous lessons.

Thursday Morning Bible Study

Begins October 15th

Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings

By: Matthew L. Skinner

The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes readers into the themes, topics, and tensions at the heart of Matthew’s story about the life and work of Jesus.

Chapters focus on blessing and comfort, judgment and retribution, the meaning of discipleship, Jesus’ vision for the Church and world, conflicts and complaints, and how the Gospel of Matthew speaks to believers today.

Handbell Choir Rehearsals

Handbell Choir

The Handbell choir will rehearse on 11/11, 11/18, and 12/2 in preparation to ring on December 6 in worship AND for the Candlelight Walk.

We meet at 6 pm. All are welcome, but please, please let Abby know if you plan to ring so she can prepare music for you!

Pumpkin Rolls Pick Up Date

Don’t forget to pick up your pumpkin rolls following worship on October 25th!

Steelband Classes

St. Paul’s Steelband will start back up October 14th with weekly classes at 6pm.

The focus will be on learning. If you’ve never walked near a steel drum, and want to learn, we have something for you! Please join us!

Welfare and Social Committee will collect nonperishable food and miscellaneous items for our Community Meal families for Christmas. The items will be distributed at our Community Meal on Friday, December 11th.

We will begin collecting in October. Please place your donations in the box located at the side entrance of the church.

If you have questions, please contact Barb Palmer at 330.244.1602.

Oct. 18^th– Tea and coffee
Oct. 28^th– Peanut butter and jelly
Nov. 1^st – Canned soups and pork & beans
Nov. 8^th – Cereal and mixes (cake, brownies, muffins)
Nov. 15^th – Canned fruits & vegetables
Nov. 22^nd – Spaghetti sauce, pasta, instant potatoes
Nov. 29^th – Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper)
Dec. 6^th – Bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush

Thank you for your generosity!

Barb Palmer

Trick or Treat

Youth and Parish Ed Committee will be hosting Trick or Treat again on Sunday, October 25th, from 3 to 5pm (Massillon City’s Trick or Treat Time).

If you can donate a bag of candy by October 18th, it would be much appreciated. We kindly ask that you donate candy safe for small children.

Candy can be dropped off in the office.

It’s time to apply for/renew scholarship applications for the 2027 spring semester.

All renewal applications are sent via email to the recipients from the previous semester.

New applicants can request an application starting November 1st by emailing the church office at

OfficeAdmin@stpaulsmassillon.org

DEADLINE to be considered for the scholarship is December 1st, 2026. Scholarship recipients will then be voted upon by the Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be notified, and rewards will be sent via postal mail to the address on the application within the month of December.