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.
Coins Both Ash 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
circledownarrow Click dates in the section below for each week's details
Coins Wednesday 6:15 p.m. services include Holy Communion
Video Please note that our Wednesday services are not livestreamed
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wednesday parking during lent
Alternate Map Marker Construction Parking Map | During construction, parking is available at:
- 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 to St. Paul’s starting at 6:00 p.m. on Lenten Wednesdays. (Because many Jones employees still occupy the garage until 6:00 p.m., please refrain from parking there earlier.)
MIDWEEK SERMON THEMES
& dine-out meals
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Imposition of ashes 15 minutes before start of services
Holy Communion at both services
Lightbulb 2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
User MARCH 5 SERMON THEME: Psalm 102
Utensils TAKE-OUT DINNER: Jambalaya | Following evening service
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, from our Ballas lobby (while supplies last).
Hand Holding Heart 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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Clock SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Lightbulb 2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
User MARCH 12 SERMON THEME: Psalm 40
Utensils DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER DAY: Panera in Des Peres (map) | 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Please mention St. Paul's MomCo when placing your dine-in or drive-through order. For online/kiosk orders, use code "FUND4U"
Hand Holding Heart DINNER BENEFITS
St. Paul's MomCo motherhood group (formerly MOPS).
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Lightbulb 2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
User MARCH 19 SERMON THEME: Psalm 6
Utensils DINE-OUT DAY: "Say "Thank You" to The Village Bar (non-fundraiser)
Let's say thank you to The Village Bar! On Wednesday, March 19, St. Paul’s is shining the spotlight on our longtime neighbor, The Village Bar, who generously offers their parking lot to congregation members every morning during our construction.
While this isn’t a fundraiser, we invite you to stop by for a meal before or after Wednesday Lenten church services to show your support. And while you’re there, be sure to say, “Thanks from St. Paul’s!” The Village's kitchen is open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with bar service open later.
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Lightbulb 2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
User MARCH 26 SERMON THEME: Psalm 130
Utensils DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER DAY: Raising Cane's in Des Peres (map) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Please mention St. Paul's when ordering.
Hand Holding Heart DINING BENEFITS
St. Paul's Board of Missions.
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Lightbulb 2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
User APRIL 2 SERMON THEME: Psalm 72
Utensils DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER DAY: Raising Cane's in Des Peres (map) | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Please mention St. Paul's when ordering.
Hand Holding Heart DINING BENEFITS
St. Paul's Board of Missions.
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Clock SERVICE TIMES
10:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Lightbulb 2025 LENTEN THEME: Messianic and Penitential Psalms
User APRIL 9 SERMON THEME: Psalm 143
Utensils DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER DAY: Porano in Des Peres (map) | 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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.
Hand Holding Heart DINING BENEFITS
St. Paul's School's eighth-grade class.
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 13
Sanctuary | 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. | Video Watch 8am
Living Stone | 10:45 a.m. | Video Watch
leaf With children's palm processional at all Sunday services
Coins 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
Coins 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. | Video Watch
7:00 p.m. | Tenebrae
Coins No Communion on Good Friday
EASTER eGG HUNT
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 AT 10:00 AM
LOCATION: ECC CAMPUS | Alternate Map Marker 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. | Video 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. | Video Watch
With special musical arrangements
Coins Holy Communion at all Easter services
No Saturday service on April 19
No Fellowship Breakfast, Sunday school, or Bible classes are held on Easter
User I'm new Alternate Map MarkerMap & parking
Additional Easter parking: St. Paul's has an arrangement with Edward Jones for Sunday overflow parking in their garage across the street.