LENT | HOLY WEEK | easter
2025
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
LENT
Ash Wednesday
March 5 | Lent begins
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Both Ash Wednesday services include Holy Communion
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Midweek Lenten Services
March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Sermon theme & Lenten dine-out restaurants
Click dates in the section below for each week's details
Wednesday 6:15 p.m. services include Holy Communion
Please note that our Wednesday services are not livestreamed
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wednesday parking during lent
Construction Parking Map | During construction, parking is available at:
- St. Paul's north parking lot + handicapped access near doors
- 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.)
MIDWEEK SERMON THEMES
& dine-out meals
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SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Imposition of ashes 15 minutes before start of services
Holy Communion at both services
2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
MARCH 5 SERMON THEME: Psalm 102
TAKE-OUT DINNER: Jambalaya | Following evening 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 National Youth Gathering trip to New Orleans.
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SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
MARCH 12 SERMON THEME: Psalm 40
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER DAY: Panera in Des Peres (map) | 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Please mention St. Paul's MomCo when placing your dine-in or drive-through order. For online/kiosk orders, use code "FUND4U"
DINNER BENEFITS
St. Paul's MomCo motherhood group (formerly MOPS).
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SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
MARCH 19 SERMON THEME: Psalm 6
DINE-OUT DAY: "Say "Thank You" to The Village Bar (non-fundraiser)
Let's say thank you to The Village Bar! On Wednesday, March 19, St. Paul’s is shining the spotlight on our longtime neighbor, The Village Bar, who generously offers their parking lot to congregation members every morning during our construction.
While this isn’t a fundraiser, we invite you to stop by for a meal before or after Wednesday Lenten church services to show your support. And while you’re there, be sure to say, “Thanks from St. Paul’s!” The Village's kitchen is open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with bar service open later.
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SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
MARCH 26 SERMON THEME: Psalm 130
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER DAY: Raising Cane's in Des Peres (map) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Please mention St. Paul's when ordering.
DINING BENEFITS
St. Paul's Board of Missions.
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SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
APRIL 2 SERMON THEME: Psalm 72
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER DAY: Raising Cane's in Des Peres (map) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Please mention St. Paul's when ordering.
DINING BENEFITS
St. Paul's Board of Missions.
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SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
APRIL 9 SERMON THEME: Psalm 143
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER DAY: Porano in Des Peres (map) | 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy pasta, pizza, salads, kids meals, and desserts from the new fast-casual restaurant Porano (next to Trader Joe's). Please mention St. Paul's when placing your dine-in or take-out order.
DINING BENEFITS
St. Paul's School's eighth-grade class.
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 13
Sanctuary | 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. | Watch 8am
Living Stone | 10:45 a.m. | Watch
With children's palm processional at all Sunday services
Holy Communion at Saturday and Sunday services
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Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 17
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. | Includes stripping of the altar
Holy Communion in both services
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Good Friday
Friday, April 18
12:05-12:50 p.m. Lunch hour service
5:00 p.m. | Watch
7:00 p.m. | Tenebrae
No Communion on Good Friday
EASTER eGG HUNT
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 AT 10:00 AM
LOCATION: ECC CAMPUS | MAP TO ECC
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. Hosted by St. Paul’s and our MomCo group.
The egg hunt is complimentary with no advance registration required, and is open to the community.
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.
EASTER
Sunday, April 20
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 19
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.