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. | Dinner: Jambalaya take-out
Imposition of ashes before services
Both 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 sermon themes and dine-out fundraising dinners hosted each week
Wednesday 6:15 p.m. services include Holy Communion
Please note that our Wednesday services are not livestreamed
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Parking
• 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 for congregation parking starting at 6:00 p.m. on Lenten Wednesdays.
MIDWEEK SERMON THEMES
& dine-out meals
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SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Imposition of ashes before service
2025 LENTEN THEME: MESSIANIC AND PENITENTIAL PSALMS
MARCH 5 SERMON THEME: PSALM 102
TAKE-OUT DINNER: JAMBALAYA
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.
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: RESTAURANT TBA
DINNER NOTE: On-site Lenten dinners are on hiatus this year as we await the opening of our new facilities in 2026. Please join us as we shift Lenten dinners to dine-out fundraiser days at area fast-casual restaurants.
DINNER HOSTS
To be announced.
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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 FUNDRAISER DAY: RESTAURANT TBA
DINNER NOTE: On-site Lenten dinners are on hiatus this year as we await the opening of our new facilities in 2026. Please join us as we shift Lenten dinners to dine-out fundraiser days at area fast-casual restaurants.
DINNER HOSTS
To be announced.
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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: RESTAURANT TBA
DINNER NOTE: On-site Lenten dinners are on hiatus this year as we await the opening of our new facilities in 2026. Please join us as we shift Lenten dinners to dine-out fundraiser days at area fast-casual restaurants.
DINNER HOSTS
To be announced.
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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: PORANO IN DES PERES (map)| 11:00am - 9:00pm
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.
DINNER BENEFITS
The lunch and dinner fundraiser at Porano benefits St. Paul's School's eighth-grade class.
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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: RESTAURANT TBA
DINNER NOTE: On-site Lenten dinners are on hiatus this year as we await the opening of our new facilities in 2026. Please join us as we shift Lenten dinners to dine-out fundraiser days at area fast-casual restaurants.
DINNER HOSTS
To be announced.
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.