DUE to the winter weather, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and its Education Building is Closed until further notice.

Welcome to St. Paul’s

Lutheran Church

St. Paul’s is a vibrant, Spirit-filled congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation, welcoming people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions and we are fully committed to racial equity.

SAVED by God’s Grace,

SENT by the Holy Spirit, we

SHARE the Good News and

SERVE our neighbors.

Join us for Worship

Every Sunday at 10:30am

❄️Weather Alert & Schedule Update!

A snow emergency will be in effect in DC from Saturday, January 24 at noon through Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM.

For everyone’s safety, all activities at St. Paul’s on Sunday, January 25th are cancelled. This includes:

Youth Sunday Worship
Annual Congregational Meeting

Both events have been rescheduled for next Sunday, February 1st

January 18th Bulletin & Insert

Join Us Virtually

January 18, 2026

Join us at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church as we gather on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Individuals and families are invited to come together for a morning filled with reflection, renewal, and the joy of Christ’s light revealed to the world.

Rise and Shine Kids Club begins at 9:15 am.

Worship Service starts at 10:30 am.

At St. Paul’s, you truly belong. We are excited to share this special day with you—spread the word and invite your friends and family to join in the celebration of faith, fellowship, and the love that binds us all in Christ’s peace.

Events at St. Paul’s

Annual Congregational Meeting to be held on January 25th.

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of St. Paul's will be held on Sunday, January 25th immediately after the 10:30 am Youth Sunday worship service.
All voting members of St. Paul’s are encouraged to attend the annual meeting.
The agenda includes voting on the 2026 proposed budget and election of Church Council members. A draft annual report on 2025 which includes the proposed budget for 2026 is available to members of the congregation by contacting the office at 202.966.5489 or by email joyb@stpaulslutherandc.com.
New Videos Highlight the History of St. Paul's!

Best Address Group’s very own Joe Himali recently visited St. Paul’s!
Discover the story of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Washington, DC, through two short videos now available on Facebook:
One explores the rich history of our church building.
The other highlights the beauty of our Shantz Organ.
We invite you to watch, like, and share—your engagement helps raise awareness both within our congregation and throughout the DC community.
Thank you for helping us tell St. Paul’s story!
📽️ [Video One LINK]
📽️ [Video Two LINK 2]
Rise and Shine Club!

‍The RISE AND SHINE KIDS' CLUB features units centered on Bible stories that culminate in fun kid-oriented service projects. To learn more about Rise and Shine Kids' Club, visit riseandshinekidsclub.substack.com. While there, subscribe to the club's Substack newsletter to have scheduling and activity updates sent directly to your inbox. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact either Valerie Nadal (vaenadal@gmail.com) or Donna Hershey (donna.hershey@gmail.com).
St. Paul's Food Pantry

St. Paul’s Food Pantry: Proud partner of the Capital Area Food Bank, offering food to those in need on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month from 10 am - noon. All those in need are welcome - no referral necessary.
We are always looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact the church office at 202.966.5489 or office@stpaulslutherandc.com
UPCOMING DATES:
January 17th
February 7th & 21st
March 7th & 21st
April 4th & 18th
Learning Opportunities/Bible Study

Bible study meets on Thursday afternoons at noon in Schafer Hall. All are welcome!
The Sunday Adult Bible Class/Forum for the parents and other adults that meets during Rise and Shine time is currently paused. Stay tuned for more information on future Adult educational offerings.
Prime Time Senior Center

Prime Time Center @ St. Paul's—Now meeting twice a month!
The Prime Time Center ( for those aged 60+) now gathers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month between 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for fun and fellowship. The day starts with exercise followed by lunch and then entertainment or a lecture. Contact: Joy Belew at joyb@stpaulslutherandc.com for more information.
Upcoming Schedule
Jan. 28, 2026
11 am – Noon — Exercise
Noon – 1 pm — Lunch
1 pm – 2 pm — Ernie Tolley on the Guitar.
To view the 2026 calendar, Click Here.