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Sunday Holy Eucharist
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Our mission is to Teach the World that God is Love.
We do this through worship, music, education, fellowship, and service. In addition to our normal worship services, there are children and adult Sunday School classes, St. Paul’s Preschool, pantry, and so much more. There is a wide variety of Fellowship activities. We serve the York community, our sister congregation in Mpuguso, Tanzania and the LWR.
Monthly Newsletter
The Newsletter and Calendar for September is available on the webpage in color and is full of information that you will want to read. Fall Worship Schedule Begins Sunday, September 7 with The Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School will be at 9:15 a.m. There is so much happening at St. Paul’s and there are many opportunities for all ages to get involved! Choirs will resume practices, Music and Create will begin September 16th, Bible Study resumes September 3 (Wednesday morning) and starting Tuesday, September 23, a new evening Bible Study and so much more!
Upcoming Events
9/7/25 – 8: 00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. LWR Care Kit Assembly and New Member’s Class, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Live Stream)
9/14/25 – 8: 00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes for Adults and Children and New Member’s Class, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Live Stream), 11:45 a.m. Second Sunday Sandwiches
9/21/25 – 8: 00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes for Adults and Children and New Member’s Class, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Live Stream)
9/28/25 – 8: 00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes for Adults and Children and New Member’s Class, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Live Stream)
During the four Sundays in September membership classes will be held for anyone wishing to unite with St. Paul’s Church. Over the spring and summer we have been blest with many guests joining us in Sunday worship. For anyone interested in membership, please plan to attend classes as a way to get to know one another, become acquainted with key leaders in the congregation, and learn some of the congregation’s history and plans for the future. The classes will be held at 9:15 AM. We will assemble in the Good Shepherd Room at the Springettsbury Ave. entrance and then proceed to a space that will facilitate the size of our group. The class will be led by Pastor Reep
Up-Coming Events at St. Paul’s Fall 2025
Handbell/Chancel Choir Rehearsals Thursday, 4 September 6:30 & 7:30 PM
Assembling Personal Care Kits for LWR Sunday, 7 September, 9:15AM
Holy Cross Day/Pantry Vol. Recognition Sunday, 14 September, 8:00 & 10:30 AM
Music/Create Begins Tuesday, 16 September, 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Senior Luncheon Wednesday, 17 September, 10:30 AM with Lunch at 11:30 AM
St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist Sunday, 21 September, 8:00 & 10:30 AM
Tuesday Bible Study begins Tuesday, 23 September, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Presentation of Bibles Sunday, 28 September, 8:00 & 10:30 AM
Confirmation Fall Term Begins Sunday, 5 October, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Healing Service Sunday, 12 October, 8:00 & 10:30 AM
Stewardship Dinner (men cooking) Sunday, 26 October, 11:45 AM
All Saints Sunday, 1 November 8:00 & 10:30 AM
Photo Directory Portraits Mon. & Tues., 2 & 3 November 2:00 – 8:30 PM
Annual Meeting Sunday, 16 November, Noon
Christ the King Sunday, 23 November, 8:00 & 10:30 AM
Making Advent Wreaths Sunday, 30 November, 9:15 AM
Pantry is in need of 2 pound bags of rice, pinto beans in cans, peanut butter, paper grocery bags with handles and plastic bags. The variety of food we get from our main sources, York County Food Bank and Central Penn Food Bank is reduced due to federal cuts. Always looking for additional volunteers!
Full details on any of the events can be found in “Our Church” Newsletter.
NEWS FLASH WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A new Members Class is being held in September for those wishing to unite with St. Paul’s. During the four Sundays in September membership classes will be
held for anyone wishing to unite with St. Paul’s Church. Over the spring and summer we have been blest with many guests joining us in Sunday worship. For anyone interested in membership, please plan to attend classes as a way to get to know one another, become acquainted with key leaders in the congregation, and learn some of the congregation’s history and plans for the future. The classes will be held at 9:15 AM. We will assemble in the Good Shepherd Room at the Springettsbury Ave. entrance and then proceed to a space that will facilitate the size of our group. The class will be led by Pastor Reep. A reception for new members will be held on September 28 following the 10:30 AM Liturgy.
New pictures posted for August! The Gallery has pictures taken over the last year. Click here Gallery
“Vintage” Member with birthday in September: Janice Cromer.. Sending Happy Birthday wishes and hoping you have a happy and healthy year ahead from your family at St. Paul’s.
Please call Patee at (717) 843-8155 with any changes to the church pictorial directory. Universal Church Directories will be coming to St. Paul’s November 3 and 4 to take professional family portraits for a new directory. If you have any questions, call Patee.
Handbell choir will resume rehearsing on Thursday, September 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Christ Hall! Students in 7th grade through adults are welcome to join the handbell choir. Previous music experience is beneficial, but not necessary for success.
Choir practice resumes on Thursday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Consider adding your voice to the ensemble.
Music/Create begins Tuesday, September 16 from 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Christian Education plans for Fall Session can be found in “Our Church” August newsletter.
The first session of Weekly Bible Study will be September 3 at 10:30 a.m. in Christ Hall (please remember street sweeping the first Wednesday of each month) An evening Bible Study will begin on Tuesday, September 23 from 6:00-7:15 and be held each Tuesday evening to coincide with Create & Music for the children.
St. Paul’s Men Group will be assembling Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief on September 7th. Items are still needed and list of items can be found in “Our Church” newsletter.
Preschool is accepting registrations for 2025/26 school year. If you know anyone with preschool age children, please have them contact us at 717-854-1996.