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The Gathering at St. Paul is a worship experience built for real life — a space where conversation, community, and authentic faith meet.

Pull up a chair at a round table, share in meaningful modern worship, and join in thoughtful discussions that connect Scripture to everyday life. It’s relaxed, interactive, and deeply rooted in God’s Word.

If you’re looking for a place where you can breathe, belong, and grow… this might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

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Daily Devotion November 19, 2025

Posted on Nov 20, 2025 in HomePage, Pastor's Blog |

“…for all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” (Luke 18:14, NIV).

Several years ago, I visited the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio. I was part of a team that participated in a ministry conference within the prison walls. I recall doctors, teachers, businessmen, and pastors sitting and praying side-by-side with robbers, rapists, and murderers.

Daily Devotion Nov. 11, 2025

Posted on Nov 11, 2025 in HomePage, Pastor's Blog |

Bible scholar, John Phillips, once told the fable of a king who had two sons. The sons came to their father with a question: “Is a gentleman made or born?” The king replied, “Well, what do you think?” The first son responded, “I think that a gentleman is born a gentleman.” The other son disagreed saying, “No, I believe a gentleman becomes a gentleman by training and discipline.” So, the king issued a challenge. “Each of you will receive a chance to prove your case by presenting me with proof of your opinions a week from today.”

A SPECIAL ADVENT SERVICE

Posted on Nov 11, 2025 in Events, HomePage |

The women of St. Paul Community United Methodist Church and the women in your life are cordially invited to a very special Advent Service on Monday, December 1.

With the busy season almost upon us,

please join us in fellowship to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the blessed birth of Jesus Christ.

The evening will begin with refreshments and a craft sale at 7:00 p.m.

followed by a worshipful candlelight program: “ANY BODY LISTENING?” at 7:30 p.m.

This is a gift to the busy women of the world: An evening away from home, children, work and other
responsibilities – an evening to reflect with other women of all faiths and walks of life on the blessed
birth of Jesus Christ. (NO child care will be provided)

For those that don’t drive after dark and live within approximately a 5 mile radius from the church, there
will be “chauffeurs” willing to provide transportation. Call the church office, 513-891-8181, if you need assistance.

Daily Devotion October 30, 2025

Posted on Oct 30, 2025 in HomePage, Pastor's Blog |

“Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.” (1 Peter 1:21, NLT).

Several years ago, a study was conducted by psychologist Roy Baumeister. His purpose was to study the limits of human willpower. Baumeister had one group of people exert their willpower by resisting the temptation to eat delicious, fresh, warm, gooey, chocolate chip cookies by eating radishes. The other group did not have to resist eating the cookies at all. Then, all of the subjects were assigned complex math problems to solve in order to measure how long people will exercise willpower to persevere through frustration. The people who had to resist eating chocolate chip cookies gave up on the math assignment much more quickly than the others. In conclusion, Roy Baumeister determined that the human power of will is easily fatigued. We can use our will to overcome a habit for a few moments. But, over the long haul, our habits will always beat our willpower.