Founded in 1836, St. Paul’s is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We’re located at the corner of South George Street and Springettsbury Avenue in York, PA.

Join Us for Worship

Sunday Holy Eucharist
8:00 and 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.

All Are Welcome!
First Sunday in Advent
Guest Violinist Accompanied by Harpsichord - View YouTube to Hear
St. Paul's Preschool - Sign up for 2025-2026
Christ the King Sunday Children's Sermon
Christ the King Sunday and Decorated Jesse Tree
Decorating the Jesse Tree - Quiz on Bible Stories
Annual Meeting Luncheon
Blessing of Advent Season Altar Appointments and Vestments - Given in Memory of Gene and Neil Shue
Reformation Sunday
2025 Calendars Available Now - Experiencing Tanzania - Proceeds to Construct a New Regional Hospital in the Konde Diocesenia
Autumn Senior Luncheon - Chapel with PreSchool Children
Items for Live Auction Harvest Dinner - Quilt Made with Fabric from Tanzania
Fall Harvest Dinner to Support Food Pantry
Second Sunday Sandwiches October
New Women's Group Forming - Please Join Us!
New Men's Group Forming - Please Join Us!
Children Making Ornaments for Jesse Tree
Commitment Sunday Guest Pastor Stressed Grace, Gratitude, and Generosity
Children's Choir - Played and Sang "Bawao Wethu"
Chancel Choir - Commitment Sunday - "Fill Your Hearts with Joy and Gladness"
Collection of Offerings and Commitment Cards
Commitment Sunday Reception
Handbell Choir
Perk of being on the Harvest Dinner Committee Food and Wine Pairing
Sunday School Teachers for 2024-2025
Presentation of Bibles to Youth
Preschool Staff 2024-2025
Join Us for Bible Study - Wednesday's at 10:30 a.m.
Delegates from Missionary Trip to Mpuguso
Chime Choir Ringing What They Rang in Mpuguso on Their Trip
Guest Scout Musician Collecting Used Instruments for Eagle Scout Ranking
Church Picnic at Kain Park
Friendly Volleyball Game with Children and Adults at Church Picnic
Blessing and Dedication of Altar Appointments and Vestments by Tom and Kathy Ruth
Jazz Musicians Shared their Talent for Jazz Musical Setting August 4 - Can be viewed on YouTube
150 Backpacks Packed with School Supplies for Our Pantry Clients
Our Young Member's Look Forward to Sunday Fellowship!
Food Pantry Volunteers
St. Paul's Food Pantry - Produce from Community Garden
St. Paul's Food Pantry
Confirmation 2024
Preschool Sunday
Easter Sunday Children's Sermon
Council Retreat to Discuss and Plan for St. Paul's Future
Pick up St. Paul's Notecards for Stocking Stuffers- Proceeds Benefit the Food Pantry
The Future of St. Paul's
Latest Pictures from Mpuguso
Latest Pictures from Mpuguso
St. Paul's Steeple
Aeriel View
Springettsbury Ave Entrance
Memory Wall
Memory Wall
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Monthly Newsletter

The Newsletter and Calendar for December and January is available on the webpage and you will definitely want to read it.  There is so much happening at St. Paul’s in December and January.  There are changes to service schedules in December and January.  The Christmas Worship Schedule is included.   There are so many opportunities for everyone to get involved!

Upcoming Events

12/4/24 – Advent Dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed at 7:00 with Advent Vespers

12/6/24 – St. Nicholas Day Celebration – Dinner 5:30 p.m.

12/8/24 – Second Sunday in Advent – Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Presentation)  – Second Sunday Sandwiches at 11:30.  Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 a.m.

12/8/24 – York College Holiday Choral Concert at 3:00 p.m.

12/8/24 – Jr. & Sr. High School Youth Group Event at 4:00 p.m.

12/11/24 – Bible Study – Christ Hall at 10:30 a.m.

1211/24 – Advent Dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by Advent Vespers at 7:00 p.m.

12/15/24 – Third Sunday in Advent – Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. (Handbell Choir) – Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 a.m.

12/18/24 – Bible Study – 10:30 a.m., Christ Hall

12/18/24 – Advent Dinner 6:00 p.m. followed by Advent Vespers at 7:00 p.m.

12/20/24 – Family Ministry Christmas Movie Night 6:00 p.m.

12/22/24 – Fourth Sunday in Advent – Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. (Lessons & Carols & Ringing in of Christmas – one service only – Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 a.m.

12/24/24 – Christmas Eve – Services at 4:00 p.m. (Children’s Choir) and 7:00 p.m. (Handbell Choir)

12/25/24 – Christmas Day Service 10:30 a.m. – one service only.

12/29/24 – Holy Eucharist (Baptism) 10:30 a.m. one service only

12/29/24 -Jr & Sr. High School Youth Group Event 5:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pantry in need of peanut butter and  paper grocery bags with handles and plastic bags.  Always looking for additional volunteers!

Full details on any of the events can be found in “Our Church” Newsletter.

 

New photos from the Annual Meeting in November have been posted to the Gallery:  Sunday School Classes and Commitment Sunday.  In the Gallery are photos taken during the last year.   Click here Gallery

Chancel Choir rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the music room.

Handbell Choir rehearsals are Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Christ Hall.

“Vintage” Member with birthday in December are:  Norma Riese, June Heistand, and Mike Hanson. Many happy Birthday wishes to all from your family at St. Paul’s.

Please call Patee at (717) 843-8155 with any changes to the church pictorial directory.  Pictures can be taken in-house or submitted by members and updated at any time.  Directories are available on-line.  If you have any questions, call Patee.

Sunday School Sessions are in session.  Catechetical Instruction will resume Sundays at 9:15 a.m. 1/12-2/16/2025.

Change in Food Pantry Distribution Schedule – Beginning, Tuesday, 1/2/24, the Food Pantry will serve shoppers twice per month.  This change has to do with the growing numbers of people coming to the pantry, the amount of room in the pantry, our volunteer staff, and our limited amount of space for parking.  When there are 5 Tuesdays in a month, we will be closed the 5th Tuesday.

Webpage Calendars – We now have two calendars for viewing on our webpage.  The Calendar tab on the homepage at the top of the page is the monthly calendar you receive with your monthly “Our Church” newsletter and now in the footer at the bottom of the page, there is a weekly calendar.  The problem we were having was updates were done during the month to the events calendar but our monthly calendar was not being updated.  The weekly calendar will reflect any changes made and the footer with the weekly calendar can be viewed from any page on our webpage.  All you have to do is scroll down to the bottom of any page and click on the weekly calendar and scroll down on the calendar to view for the whole week.  Hope this will be helpful!

 

Christmas Worship Schedule
Please note the alternate service times throughout the Christmas Season

Sunday December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent
10:30 AM
Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion
Joy to the World
The Ringing in of Christmas
Organ, Chancel Choir

Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve – The Nativity of Our Lord
4:00 PM
The Holy Eucharist
Lighting of Hand Candles
Children’s choir
7:00 PM
The Holy Eucharist
Lighting of Hand Candles
Handbells, Organ, Chancel Choir

Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day
10:30 AM
The Holy Eucharist

Sunday December 29, First Sunday after Christmas
10:30 AM
The Holy Eucharist

Sunday January 5, Second Sunday after Christmas
9:15 AM
Pancake Breakfast (Men’s Group Cooking)
10:30 AM
The Holy Eucharist
Jazz Quartet leading the liturgy