Thursday, October 15 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Room: Fellowship Hall

circlerightarrow  Register | You’re invited for an encouraging and informative conversation for caregivers, hosted by EverTrue (Lutheran Senior Services) and held at St. Paul’s. Whether you’re supporting a spouse, parent, or friend, caregivers often find themselves managing appointments, medications, tasks, family dynamics, and unexpected challenges — all while balancing their own responsibilities and well-being.

Sat., Oct. 17 | 9:30 a.m. | Off-Site | Lunch at St. Paul's to follow

circlerightarrow  Sign-Up | 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.

Clothing Collection Truck for CFNA Thrift Shop

Sunday, Oct. 18 | Noon-4:00p.m. | St. Paul’s north parking lot

Christian Friends of New Americans is pleased to open a new thrift shop where their immigrant and refugee clients can shop on a budget. This month, St. Paul’s is partnering with CFNA to collect gently-worn clothing and shoes in good condition, to help fill their shop. 

• Drop off to the visiting CFNA truck at the north end of our school parking lot on October 18 (no church building drop-offs, please).
• Miss the truck but have clothes to donate? Contact CFNA to arrange a drop-off, by appointment, to CFNA’s location on S. Grand Ave. in South City. 

GriefShare “Surviving the Holidays” Session
Sat., Oct. 24 • 10am-Noon • FH

circlerightarrow  Register | Join us for a GriefShare gathering offering Christ‑centered comfort and practical guidance for those facing the holidays after loss. We’ll discuss how to deal with emotions, what to do about traditions, and finding hope for the future; family and friends are welcome. 

Sign-up: Pies & Helpers

Reformation Fest | Sunday, October 25 | Noon-2:00 p.m.

It’s back, and it’s wunderbar! Our popular Brat and Pie Fry makes a comeback after a two-year construction hiatus, filling our beautiful new expansion wing and courtyard. Join the festivities at St. Paul’s Reformation celebration featuring German specialties and themed activities. 

• Homemade pie bar • German food by Chef Krueger (bratwurst, homemade potato salad, applesauce, sauerkraut & all the fixings) • Hot dogs and chips for kids • Fitz's root beer on tap • Apple cider • Ginger beer • Inflatable games
• circlerightarrow  Sign-up | Pies & Helpers: This festive event runs on volunteer power. Like to bake? Sign up to bring a pie! A variety of fun volunteer positions are available; event volunteers get our popular limited-edition t-shirt. 

Send a Christmas gift of hope around the world! Operation Christmas Child collects and distributes shoeboxes filled with gifts, supplies, and the message of the Gospel in a 12-lesson Bible study to children in need in 150+ countries. Complimentary empty shoeboxes are in the narthex. Three ways to help:

1. Pray for the project's success.
2. Fill a shoebox with gifts, school supplies, and personal care items.
   How to fill your shoebox | Gift suggestion list | Packing video
   Suggestions: Start with one "wow" item such as a doll, large toy, soccer ball/pump, toy truck, stuffed animal, or musical instrument. Then fill in with items like markers, crayons, a toothbrush, puzzle, jump rope, stickers, yo-yo, Frisbee, binoculars, hat, and more. |
3. Contribute to St. Pauls’ shoebox ministry for the purchase of additional shoeboxes, supplies, and transportation expenses.

Next date: Nov. 2 | 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.