Sunday Worship
Join us Sundays in person and online via the livestream or Facebook at 10:30 am.
We have returned to in-person worship spreading out in a sanctuary that seats 1100.
For this Sunday’s Bulletin click here.
Nursery Available
You can drop off your young ones, age three and under, to our nursery! Childcare is available from 9:30 -11:30 am. Please remember to bring diapers, bottles, change of clothes, and a mask if your child can wear one.
Sunday School
Young ones ages 4 years old through 5th grade are invited to participate in Sunday School after the Time with Young Ones, during worship.
Lent & Holy Week
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
5:45 pm Light Dinner | 6:30 pm Service
Ash Wednesday begins our journey into Lent. The readings, music, prayers, and imposition of ashes are meant to remind us of our mortality, and our need for God. We continue these traditions, marking ourselves for a season of contemplation, deepening our relationship with God as we ponder death, resurrection, and new life.
Lenten Wednesday Worship
Wednesday, February 21 & 28, March 6 & 13
Wednesday evenings will make space for candlelit quiet, gentle music, restorative singing bowl, enriching scripture readings, art meditation, and prayers to guide us on our Lenten journey.
Lenten Small Groups
Begins Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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“Unholy Ghosts: The Racists Roots of our Faith and Politics”
MLK challenged us to investigate the "ideational roots of our hate," and that's what author Joel Edward Goza opens up for us in these films created around some of the themes in his book America's Unholy Ghosts. This will be a sacred time of spending time together learning more about our christian roots and where to go from here. The five-session series includes 8 conversation films with Joel, and a discernment and discussion guide with practices to consider, written by Danielle Fanfair.
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Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 24 | 10:30 am
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Our worship will center around the story of Jesus’ fraught but hopeful entry into Jerusalem. The day was tense and joyful, a juxtaposition of the anticipation of the long-awaited Messiah, and the dangerous reality that he was a threat to power. We will ground ourselves in the Spirit of the day, as it points us toward Christ’s passion and resurrection.
Maundy Thursday Supper
Thursday, March 28 | 6:00 - 7:15 pm | Narthex
Maundy Thursday is the night of Holy Week that we remember the last supper Jesus spent with the disciples, before he was betrayed and arrested. Our Maundy Thursday Supper will be served with delicious Palestinian food (including other child-friendly options) at tables set with traditional items. This is a sensory experience! We'll do some simple hand-washing with oil (instead of foot-washing), singing, and readings. This dinner is meant to be a child-friendly option to learn more about Holy Week.
Good Friday
Friday, March 29 | 7:00 pm
Good Friday worship will take us through the final words of Jesus with a dramatic service. The tone of worship will lead us to the betrayal, arrest, and death of Jesus with darkness, drumming, and stunning movement and music. It is a deeply emotional and participatory service.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30 | 10:00 - 11:30 am
The annual SPUCC community Easter Egg hunt is afoot! Bring yourselves, your friends, other young family members! All are invited to participate. There will be snacks, a craft to create, and so many eggs! Please bring a basket with you.
Easter Potluck Breakfast
Sunday, March 31 | 9:15 am | Fireside Room
You are invited to bring your favorite breakfast item to share with at least 20 people as we celebrate Easter. Please make sure to let us know what you'll be bringing by Friday, March 22nd. All are welcome!
Easter Sunday Worship
Sunday, March 31 | 10:30 am
Easter Sunday will include traditional brass instruments, joyous music, fragrant flowers, and the new life Christ offers in the resurrection. This is a meaningful day for Christians, and our worship will be festive and moving.
Welcome to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
St. Paul’s is a progressive, open and affirming, creation justice congregation, journeying together to deepen our faith, seek justice for all, and share God’s unconditional love with the world. Wherever you are on life’s journey, with whatever questions you bring with you, and whichever gifts you want to share, you are welcome in this community of faith!
Prior Services
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Weddings and Memorial Services
The ministers at St. Paul’s would love to hear about your plans for a wedding! Please contact Rev. Sarah Brouwer for details about having your ceremony at the church, or offsite.
St. Paul’s UCC supports individuals and families through all of life’s transitions, including the death of a loved one. The ministers, staff and members are happy to assist you in memorial service and funeral planning.
For more information about weddings or funerals reach out to Rev. Sarah Brouwer.