Join us for Worship

The Rise and Shine Kids' Club has resumed!  Children ages 3-11 are welcome to join us in the Epiphany Chapel downstairs at 9:15 to learn stories about God's love, serve others, and have fun with friends! You can learn more about the Rise and Shine Kids Club, including our fall schedule and link to the registration form, at riseandshinekidsclub.substack.com.

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).

Confirmation Class Begins September 20th!

“Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.” — Proverbs 22:6

If your child is in the 7th or 8th grade and ready to begin the Confirmation journey, please let us know (contact Pastor Andrea- awalker@stpaulslutherandc.com or Minister Amy Moorhus – amymoorhus@gmail.com).

Classes (Sundays at 9:15 am) throughout the year will help our young people grow in faith, ask meaningful questions, and deepen their understanding of God’s love and the life of the church.

We look forward to beginning another meaningful year of learning, community, and faith formation together.

This year, young people in grades 7-12 have more ways than ever to be active at St. Paul's! As in the past, youth are welcome to join the DC Youth Group that St. Paul's participates in with other DC ELCA congregations.

On Sunday mornings, youth in grades 7 or 8 can join Pastor and Minister Amy for Confirmation classes. Older youth are welcome to join in the Adult Sunday School discussion led by Jason Stonerook at 9:30, or to assist with the Rise and Shine Kids Club. 

And new this year, we are starting a Youth Service Club! About once a month we will meet to do service projects around the church and the St. Paul's community. We will begin with a cleanup of Muhlenberg Park (the triangle park across the street from the church) in early October to be led by James Heffley. 

If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, please reach out to the Church office.

We’re excited to welcome Politics and Prose back to St. Paul’s this fall. These upcoming P&P programs are a great chance to enjoy an evening out, hear from celebrated authors, and be part of Washington’s vibrant literary community.

Fall 2026 Author Events at St. Paul’s

• Sept. 25 — Angela Duckworth with Daniel Pink

• Oct. 2 — Hernan Diaz

• Oct. 4 — Devon Rodriguez

• Oct. 8 — Michael Lewis & Jacob Weisberg

• Oct. 28 — Emily St. John Mandel

For full event details and ticketing information, please visit Politics and Prose’s calendar: https://politics-prose.com/events/calendar

St. Francis of Assisi believed in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to all of God’s creation, which included animals and birds. In honor of St. Francis’ love of animals, St. Pauls’ Lutheran Church will have a Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 pm. Please join us outside at St. Paul’s (inside if it’s raining!), and bring your furry, scaly, or feathered friends with you! We will celebrate the life of St. Francis, and each pet will receive a blessing. Owners are asked to bring their pets on a leash or in a carrier for easier control. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a blessing, too!

Prime Time Center @ St. Paul's

2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.

The Prime Time Center ( for those aged 60+) 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

Sept. 23, 2026

11 am – Noon  — Exercise

Noon – 1 pm —  Lunch

1 pm – 2 pm  — Ernest Tolley: Guitarist and Vocalist.

To view more dates, Click Here.

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.

Ways to Contribute:

FOOD: Always needed: Soup, individual snacks, canned fish & chicken and condiments.

TOILETRIES: Always needed: Shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, bar soap.

We are always looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact the church office at 202.966.5489 or office@stpaulslutherandc.com

UPCOMING DATES:

September 19th

October 3rd & 17th

November 7th & 21st

December 5th & 19th

BIBLE STUDY

Thursdays @ Noon in Schafer Hall

Join the Pastor and this group for a weekly discussion of the upcoming lectionary. All are welcome!

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Sundays @ 9:30 AM in Schafer Hall

Gotta Have Faith: Finding God in a Pop Song

Join your fellow members of St. Paul's on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15 for adult Sunday School. This fall we'll be listening to pop songs containing messages about faith by artists like U2, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Marley and discussing how they speak to us and move us. All are welcome!

September is Spinal Cord Injury

Awareness Month.

Please Click Here for a special message about Spinal Cord Injuries.

Discover the story of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Washington, DC, through two short videos available on Best Address Group’s very own Joe Himali’s Facebook page.

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!
📽️ LINK Video