St. Paul Saybrook
56 Great Hammock
JOIN US! SUNDAYS 9:30
Ongoing…
â—Ź Mondays 7:00 pm AA (Fellowship Hall)
â—Ź Tues. & Thursdays 3:30 pm Homework Club (Classroom)
â—Ź Wednesdays 7:30 am Breakfast Bible Study (Classroom)
â—Ź Thursdays 1:00 pm Bible Study (Classroom)
â—Ź Sundays 8:00 pm AA (Fellowship Hall)
Upcoming…
● Wednesdays in Lent‍ ‍6:00 pm (doors open at 5:45) “The Chosen” begins February 25. Watch the award winning show about Jesus and his disciples. Soup! FREE!
â—Ź Sundays in Lent 10:30 Adult Learning Theme: Bonhoeffer: Life Together which explores the theology and spirituality of worshiping communities. Books at church. Last session is March 29
â—Ź April 2 6:30 Maundy Thursday We gather to conclude the Lenten season of repentance and return, and turn our full attention to the saving acts of Jesus as he moves from table to garden, to trial and cross. Holy Communion. Stripping of the altar.
● April 3 NOON Community Cross Walk‍ ‍As a public witness to our faith, you are invited to participate in the annual Cross Walk. The walk weaves it’s way down the Old Boston Post Road to downtown. Wear comfortable shoes. The walk takes a little over an hour to complete.
● April 3 6:30pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service‍ ‍On this holy night we gather in the shadows of the church to hear the Passion according to St. John, pray for the whole world for which Jesus died, and bow before the cross, the sign of forgiveness, healing and life.
● April 5 9:30am Sunrise Easter Service‍ ‍ Old Saybrook Town Beach ecumenical service and watch the sun rise over the Sound as we praise the miracle of the resurrection. Bring a lawn chair and a friend if you can, and dress warmly.
● April 5 9:30am Resurrection of Our Lord/Easter Service TJoin the shouts and songs of “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” as we celebrate the wonder, mystery and sheer joy of the resurrection. Festive choral music, brass.
● May 2 10-2 Goodwin PTA Mother’s Market Fundraiser 35 vendors, bounce house, lunch, fun activities for everyone. Lunch is St. Paul VBS Fundraiser
Each day can bring anticipated as well as unexpected joys, challenges, and surprises. Pastor Nathan is here to help you mark the changing seasons of life. Contact the office to arrange a time to have a chat with Pastor! 860.388.2398 staff@staul-elca.org
St. Paul Lutheran Church is a lively, steadily growing congregation of the ELCA, officially organized as a congregation on October 16, 1960. While located in Old Saybrook, its members come from a wide range of communities along the shoreline and the Connecticut River Valley. Sunday worship with Holy Communion takes place at 9:30 a.m. We employ a variety of liturgies throughout the year. Opportunities to worship midweek are available during the evening according to the liturgical seasons. A Sunday Learning time for children is at 9:30 a.m. Coffee is always on!
Know that we hold you all in prayer - that God pours outs His blessings upon you and your loved ones.
Please contact us if you would like pastoral care and/or communion brought to your home. (860) 388-2398 staff@stpaul-elca.org
We look forward to greeting you in person serving you in whatever ways we can as you wind along in your faith journey.
We partner with The Reverend Nathan Clements as we together spread the Good News far and wide! Pastor Nathan was born and raised in northern Illinois. His father is a Lutheran pastor and his mother was a church musician, elementary school paraprofessional, and children’s librarian prior to retirement. Pastor Nathan graduated from Concordia with a Religion major and Biology minor. During the summers, he worked for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, IL where he met his future wife, Emily Nelson. Next, Pastor Nathan attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Upon graduation, the Clements moved to Dickinson, ND, where Pastor Nathan was the Program Director at Badlands Ministries.
In 2013 Pastor Nathan accepted the call to serve as the Assoc. Director of Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp near Lakeside, MT. Northwest Montana was their home until 2017 when they returned to the Midwest and the parish rhythm of ministry. Pastor Nathan served as the pastor of American Lutheran Church in La Porte City, IA for the five years.
Pastor Nathan, his wife, Emily and son Jonathan are grateful for the opportunity to serve as your partners in ministry in Old Saybrook.
