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Pastor Schlund accepts senior pastor Divine Call

Sunday School: Promotion Sunday | Aug. 16

2nd Graders' Bible Blastoff and Bible presentation | Aug. 23

Pastor Schlund installation | Aug. 23

Blood drive | Aug. 28

Meal-packing event | Oct. 17

Senior pastor call process | Webpage

  • REV. SCHLUND ACCEPTS CALL

    Installation Service | Sunday, August 23 at 4:00 p.m.

    Rev. Tom Schlund accepts senior pastor Divine Call


    With thanksgiving, St. Paul’s announces the installation of Pastor Thomas Schlund as our senior pastor. Missouri District President Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan will preach and preside over the installation, after which Pastor Schlund will preside over the remainder of the service, including the prayers and Sacrament of the Altar. St. Paul's rejoices and gives thanks to God for His provision and guidance.


    A reception will follow in The Commons of our newly‑dedicated ministry expansion wing. The congregation and the wider Lutheran community are invited to join us in welcoming Pastor Schlund and his family as he begins his ministry among us.


    circlerightarrow  Read call announcement & Pastor Schlund's letter to the congregation

  • SUnday SCHOOL PROMOTION SUNDAY: AUG. 16

    Sunday, August 16 at 9:30 a.m. 

    It’s time to step up to a new grade as we grow in Christ! August 16 is “Promotion Sunday,” when our Sunday School students move up to their new class level (infant to 8th grade); teachers look forward to greeting newcomers. 

    • New this year: All grades (K-8th) meet together for an opening session in the new music suite. Check our Sunday newsletter for class locations. 

  • Faith Milestones • First Bibles: Aug. 23

    • Gift Bible Presentation for 2nd Graders | Sunday, August 23 at 8:00 a.m. service
    • "Bible Blastoff" for 2nd Graders & Parents | Sunday, August 23 at 9:30a a.m. | Gym

    All second graders of the congregation, their parents, and siblings are invited for a special presentation together at the altar, as they receive their first Growing in Faith Bible in church — a gift from St. Paul's. Afterward, at our Bible Blastoff, second-grade families explore the Bible together through parent-child activities; refreshments are served. 

  • BLOOD DRIVE: AUG. 28

    Friday, August 28 | 10am–2pm | Ballas Lobby

    Help save a life by donating blood at our American Red Cross blood drive. Choose your preferred appointment time online. 

  • MEAL PACKING EVENT: OCT. 17

    Save the date: Sat., Oct. 17 (morning) • Off-Site

    Save the date: The Board of Missions is again organizing a St. Paul’s group for the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event at Gateway Christian Church on Des Peres Road. Together with volunteers from across the St. Louis area, we’ll help pack meals for children in need around the world; watch for upcoming signup information in August. 

  • MONTHLY small-setting communion

    Next date: Sept. 7  | Noon | Sanctuary

    If mobility challenges or concerns about crowds have kept you from in-person church worship or Communion, you are warmly invited to a special small-setting worship opportunity on the first Monday of each month. Our pastors look forward to meeting you for orders of worship.

  • PARKING

    Parking on St. Paul's Campus | Parking map

    Daily | Campus parking is available in three St. Paul's lots to the east, west, and north of our church and school buildings, including handicapped spaces and seniors' spaces. Passenger drop-off is available at our covered porticos at our west and east lobby entrances.


    Overflow | On weekends and evenings, overflow parking is available in the Edward Jones garage directly across Ballas Road, through an arrangement with the company.

2026 parking MAP

updated JUNE 28, 2026

Daily | Campus parking is available in three St. Paul's lots to the east, west, and north of our church and school buildings, including handicapped spaces and seniors' spaces. Passenger drop-off is available at our covered porticos at our west and east lobby entrances.


Overflow | On weekends and evenings, overflow parking is available in the Edward Jones garage directly across Ballas Road, through an arrangement with the company.


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