Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church

Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church Love boldly. Serve joyfully. Lead courageously. Worship with us Sundays at 10am. All are welcome.

Rooted in Rondo and dedicated to the work of justice, community, and spiritual renewal, Camphor gathers to follow Jesus with hope and purpose. This page allows the congregation and friends to participate in discussions as we continue developing our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

09/10/2026

Maybe you, like the prodigal son, find yourself in “a distant country”; you’ve attempted to enjoy the Father’s gifts and while neglecting His presence.

Sunday - September 20th - come back to yourself and come back home to Camphor as we celebrate the miracle that is homecoming.

Praise the Lord that we can always return without shame, without fear, without judgment. No matter how distant we ever find ourselves we’re always welcome in the loving presence of God, His church, and His people.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Camphor Homecoming Sunday

10 am service | Community meal following
585 Fuller Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55103

Please join us and bring a friend or a sibling along too!

What does it mean for the Church to faithfully engage the issues shaping our communities?Join us for The Role of the Chu...
08/12/2026

What does it mean for the Church to faithfully engage the issues shaping our communities?

Join us for The Role of the Church as It Relates to Social Justice Issues, a four-week training and Bible study presented by the Black Church Power Project in partnership with ISAIAH/Faith in MN. Together, we'll explore the biblical call to justice and prepare to faithfully engage our community around voter rights, voter education, and voter turnout ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

This opportunity is open to the entire congregation and is designed to help us grow in our relationship with God while deepening our commitment to serving our community.

🗓 Wednesdays | August 19 – September 9
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church

Whether you've been involved in community organizing for years or are just beginning to explore the intersection of faith and justice, you're invited to join the conversation.

Register today using the link in our bio, invite a friend, and come ready to learn, grow, and faithfully live out God's call to seek justice together.

08/08/2026

What happens when your comfort is challenged by your calling?

In last Sunday’s message on Esther, Pastor Cynthia Williams reminds us of a king with immense wealth and immense power—so much power that with one royal decree, the lives of millions could be threatened.

Sound familiar?

Esther found herself face-to-face with a question that we, too, will encounter throughout our lives:

Will our comfort determine our identity, or will our identity shape our courage?

Sometimes faith calls us to move beyond what is comfortable, familiar, or safe and courageously become who God has called us to be.

What is your identity asking you to have the courage to do?

Then, join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM for worship as we continue our sermon series, Stories of Faith Everyone Should Know. Come hear another story of faith and discover what it has to say to us today.

We’d love to worship with you!

🍗🐟 Save your appetite!There's no need to rush home after worship next Sunday!Join the United Methodist Men for their ann...
08/04/2026

🍗🐟 Save your appetite!

There's no need to rush home after worship next Sunday!

Join the United Methodist Men for their annual Fish & Chicken Fry on Sunday, August 16, immediately following our 10:30 AM worship service.

Whether you're in the mood for crispy fish or savory chicken, every meal includes:
🍽️ Your choice of fish or chicken
🥗 Two delicious sides
🍰 Dessert

More than just a meal, it's an opportunity to gather around the table, enjoy great fellowship, and support the ministry of the United Methodist Men.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM (Immediately following worship)
📍 Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church
585 Fuller Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103

Invite your family, bring a friend, and plan to stay after worship—we can't wait to share a meal with you!

07/31/2026

“I knew God had called me to ministry at 16.”

But instead of saying yes, Rev. Petty ran.

“I was too young.”
“I hadn’t lived enough.”
“I hadn’t seen enough of the world.”

Sound familiar?

In the opening of his message, “Jonah: You Can’t Outrun God,” Rev. Petty challenges us with a simple but powerful question:

Have you ever been on the run?

Not from the police—but from a calling. From obedience. From the very thing God has been asking you to do.

The truth is, we can come up with every reason to delay God’s purpose. But like Jonah, we eventually discover that God’s call is persistent, His grace is patient, and His plans are always better than our excuses.

If you’re searching for hope, direction, or simply a place to encounter God, we’d love to welcome you.

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM as we continue our series, Stories of Faith Everyone Should Know, and discover what these timeless stories still have to say to our lives today.

📍 Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church
585 Fuller Ave., St. Paul, MN

07/25/2026

Sometimes, God shows up in the places we least expect.

When God sent Elijah to a widow in Zarephath—a town in Jezebel’s homeland—it challenged every assumption about where God’s provision and presence could be found. Through a widow with seemingly nothing to offer, God revealed His strength, reminding us that He often works through human weakness to accomplish His purposes.

Pastor Cynthia Williams reminds us that the wilderness is not where God abandons His people. It’s often where He reveals who He truly is.

Join us tomorrow at 10:30 AM as we continue our sermon series, Stories of Faith Everyone Should Know, and discover what these familiar stories still have to teach us today.

📍585 Fuller Ave., St. Paul, MN

07/20/2026

The wilderness is a place of profound biblical significance, and it asks of us one question: Who will you trust when what or who previously sustained you is no longer enough?

Pastor Cynthia breaks this down in her most recent sermon in our Stories of Faith Everyone Should Know series based on the theme “The Wilderness is Not Wasted”.

You can watch or rewatch the full service by clicking the link to our website in our bio.

06/26/2026

In Sunday’s message, guest preacher Steve Belton reminded us through the story of Hagar and Ishmael that God’s presence and favor flow from trust in God. Even in uncertainty, abandonment, and fear, God remained faithful to His promise.

As Steve shared, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in the Lord, and the Lord will act” (Psalm 37:5).

Trust isn’t pretending everything is okay. It’s choosing to believe that God’s Word is true even when your circumstances suggest otherwise. Hagar didn’t know how God would provide, but God met her in the wilderness, saw her need, and made a way.

Whatever you’re carrying today, keep trusting. God sees you. God is with you. And God is still at work.

Join us this Sunday, June 28 at 10:00 AM as we continue Stories of Faith Everyone Should Know and discover how these ancient stories still speak to our lives today. We’d love to worship with you at Camphor.

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A little throwback for your timeline! 🎓✨As you can see, education has always been something we celebrate at Camphor. The...
06/25/2026

A little throwback for your timeline! 🎓✨

As you can see, education has always been something we celebrate at Camphor. These graduation photos of a couple of our staff members and their families are a reminder that every educational journey is worth honoring.

Now it’s your turn.

This Sunday, we’ll be celebrating the Class of 2026 and recognizing the educational achievements of students across our Camphor family. Whether you’re graduating from preschool, high school, college, earning a degree, certification, or completing another milestone, we want to celebrate with you!

And everyone can join the celebration! Wear your school pride by repping your high school, college, or university with a T-shirt, sweatshirt, jersey, or other school gear. Let’s fill the sanctuary with the schools and communities that helped shape us.

Join us for Celebration of Education Sunday at 10:00 AM as we thank God for the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and pray blessings over the road ahead.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can’t wait to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished. 🎉🎓

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585 Fuller Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55103

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 11:30am

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+16512240341

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