LENT | HOLY WEEK | easter
2026
Jesus said ... “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die.
John 11:25-26
midweek lenten services
Ash Wednesday
February 18 | Lent begins
11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
With Holy Communion
Imposition of ashes 15 minutes prior to start of service and after service
Jambalaya dinner (take-out) served after evening service in Ballas lobby
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Midweek Lenten Services
Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday 6:15 p.m. services include Holy Communion
Please note that our Wednesday services are not livestreamed
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Sermon themes & dine-out Wednesdays
Click dates in the section below for each week's details
MIDWEEK SERMON THEMES
& dine-out meals
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SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Imposition of ashes 15 minutes before start of services and also after services
Holy Communion at both services
SERMON THEME: “Singing With the Exiles”
TAKE-OUT DINNER | Jambalaya | Following 6:15 p.m. service
MENU: Kettle-cooked on-site by Chip Newman, a native of New Orleans and jambalaya competitor. Jambalaya is offered to go, in take-out containers, from our Ballas lobby (while supplies last).
DINNER HOSTS
Served by our high school youth group as a fundraiser for their summer 2026 mission trip to Niagara Falls.
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SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Holy Communion at both services
SERMON THEME: Wednesday's sermon theme is "He Only Has Eyes for You" (Isaiah 43:1-7), as part of our Lenten midweek series on Isaiah entitled, "Singing With the Exiles."
DINE-OUT DINNER FUNDRAISER | Lion's Choice in Des Peres
HOURS: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please present the fundraising flyer (view at bit.ly/4tgHFk0) when ordering.
DINNER HOSTS
Sponsored by and supporting MomCo, St. Paul's motherhood group.
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SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Holy Communion at both services
SERMON THEME: Wednesday's sermon theme is "Marked" (Isaiah 44:1-5), as part of our Lenten midweek series on Isaiah entitled, “Singing With the Exiles.”
DINE-OUT DINNER FUNDRAISER | Taziki's in Des Peres (Mediterranean fare: menu)
HOURS | 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Watch for more details to follow.
DINNER HOSTS
Sponsored by St. Paul's School's eighth-grade class in support of their Chicago class trip.
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SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Holy Communion at both services
SERMON THEME: Wednesday's sermon theme is "Breaking Down the Gates" (Isaiah 45:1-8), as part of our Lenten midweek series on Isaiah entitled, “Singing With the Exiles.”
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER | Chick-fil-A in Des Peres (app orders only)
HOURS | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS | When placing your order through the Chick-fil-A app, select Community Care Event and enter the code “STPAULS”App orders work for dining in the restaurant, the drive-through, or carryout. Please note that verbal orders at the counter or drive-through are not eligible for the fundraiser unless placed through the app.
DINNER HOSTS
Sponsored by St. Paul's Board of Missions and supporting mission work in Germany.
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SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Holy Communion at both services
SERMON THEME: Wednesday's sermon theme is "Get Out!" (Isaiah 48:17-22), as part of our Lenten midweek series on Isaiah entitled, “Singing With the Exiles.”
DINE-OUT DINNER FUNDRAISER | Restaurant to be announced
DINNER HOSTS
Hosts to be announced
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SERVICE TIMES
11:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Holy Communion at both services
SERMON THEME: Wednesday's sermon theme is "One Little Word Can Fell Him" (Isaiah 49:1-6), as part of our Lenten midweek series on Isaiah entitled, “Singing With the Exiles.”
DINE-OUT DINNER FUNDRAISER | Panera in Des Peres
TIMES: To be announced
DINNER HOSTS
Sponsored by and supports St. Paul's School's school choir.
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wednesday parking during lent
Construction Parking Map | During construction, parking is available at:
- St. Paul's north and east parking lots + handicapped access at east entrance
- Village Bar before 11:00 a.m. | Our neighbors at The Village Bar have offered their parking lot for congregation members; please be mindful to depart before the restaurant opens at 11:00 a.m.
- Edward Jones after 6:00 p.m. | Our neighbors at Edward Jones have opened their parking garage to St. Paul’s starting at 6:00 p.m. on Lenten Wednesdays. (Because many Jones employees still occupy the garage until 6:00 p.m., please refrain from parking there earlier.)
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday
With children's palm procession
Sunday, March 29
Sanctuary | 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. | Watch 8am
Living Stone | 10:45 a.m. | Watch 10:45am
Holy Communion at Saturday and Sunday services
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Passion Vespers
Tuesday, March 31
7:30 p.m. | Hosted by Music at St Paul's | Read more
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Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2
11:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. | Includes stripping of the altar
Holy Communion in both services
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Good Friday
Friday, April 3
12:05-12:50 p.m. Lunch hour service
5:00 p.m. | Watch 5pm
7:00 p.m. | Tenebrae
No Communion on Good Friday
EASTER eGG HUNT
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 AT 10:00 AM
LOCATION: ECC CAMPUS | MAP TO ECC
COMMUNITY EVENT | Make family memories together at our Easter Egg Hunt! All children, from babies to second graders (0-8 years), are invited to this annual favorite, where children will hunt for filled eggs, and enjoy a special Easter message. The egg hunt is complimentary with no advance registration required, and is open to the community.
STAGGERED HUNTS | Egg hunt fun for all ages! Hunts are staggered so parents don't miss a moment. Babies and little ones will find eggs across a large grassy lawn. Next, young children will discover eggs throughout our playground that features a teepee, canoe, tunnel, and playhouse! The oldest will have an adventure searching for eggs among our naturalized, tree-lined playground trails.
PARKING | Parking is available on the upper and lower Early Childhood Center parking lots, as well as in the adjacent St. Paul's Cemetery (one driveway to the north). We recommend allowing extra time for parking before activities begin.
Hosted by St. Paul’s and our MomCo group.
EASTER
Sunday, April 5
Easter services in the Sanctuary (main church)
8:00 a.m. | Watch
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
With festival music, instrumentalists, and choir
Living Stone Easter services in the Music Room
9:30 a.m. | Watch
With special musical arrangements
Holy Communion at all Easter services
No Saturday service on April 4
No Fellowship Breakfast, Sunday school, or Bible classes are held on Easter
Additional Easter parking: St. Paul's has an arrangement with Edward Jones for Sunday overflow parking in their garage across the street.