(618) 939-7123 | Worship with us at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday.
(618) 939-7123 | Worship with us at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday.
Youth Group Parents — Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️
Join Andy on Wednesday, August 26th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Stubborn German for our Fall Youth Group Parent Meeting!
While the youth are gathering, Andy will go over all the exciting programming, events, and ministry opportunities coming up this fall. This is also a great chance to share your thoughts, ask questions, and give feedback as we prepare for the new school year.
We look forward to partnering with you to support our youth!
Join us right after worship on Sunday, August 30th for our 5th Sunday Fellowship event, hosted by our youth group!
Enjoy delicious treats, coffee, and great conversation with your church family. Everyone is invited and encouraged to stay and connect!
A free-will offering will be collected during the fellowship to help support our Youth Scholarship Fund, making youth trips, retreats, and camps accessible to all of our students. We hope to see you there!
On Sunday, August 30th, we have a special milestone planned for our 4th-grade students, a Bible Workshop!
All 4th graders are invited to join us during Sunday School from 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM for an interactive workshop designed to help students learn how to navigate and explore their Bibles.
The Bible presentation & blessing will take place during worship at 9:30 AM. Each 4th grader will be presented with their very own age-appropriate student Bible and receive a special blessing from the congregation.
We can’t wait to celebrate this important step in their faith journey with you! Please RSVP your 4th grader by Sunday, August 23rd to Jill @ jill@stpaulonline.org
Mark your calendars! Youth Group is officially making its return on Wednesday, August 19th!
We are so excited to kick off a brand-new year of faith, fun, and fellowship. If you have a student in middle school or high school, we would love to have them join us!
Who: Anyone in 6th through 12th grade (friends are always welcome!)
When: Wednesday, August 19th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Parish Hall
Come hungry, bring a friend, and get ready for a great night. We can’t wait to see you all there!
Tired of the Sunday Morning Rush? Find Your Anchor Point
Between getting kids dressed, packing bags, and fighting traffic, Sunday mornings can feel like a marathon before you even walk through the church doors.
Starting August 9th we are launching Anchor Point—a unique, high-utility 30-minute micro-class designed specifically for busy adults, young parents, and anyone interested in growing together in Christ.
This short-term opportunity class will begin August 9th and end September 13th and is led by Pastor Kyle. We will continue to have short-term opportunities throughout the year.
We meet from 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM in the East Room at the Church.
Whether you need a spiritual refuel, a moment of peace, or a “village” of mentors and peers to walk alongside you, find your footing with us this Sunday at 8:45 AM. We start on time, end on time, and always have the coffee ready.
If you would like a copy of the book to read on your own, please let Pastor Kyle or the church office know before August 2nd and provide $20 (if you are able) to cover the cost of it.
Sunday School is back at St Paul UCC! We’ve kicked off a brand-new year of Sunday School—and we’re doing things a little differently this time around.
We’re moving into the gym to embrace a fun, high-energy, and interactive new curriculum themed around being “All In” in our faith! This year our children and youth will get to dive deep, play hard, and grow closer to God together.
🗓️ The Schedule Details:
When: Every Sunday morning at 8:45 AM (right before worship!) EXCEPT LIFT Sundays*
Where: The Church Gym
*Sunday School will meet every week except for the 4th Sunday of each month. On those weeks, we’ll skip the classroom and gather in the church lobby for a special intergenerational fellowship time full of community, conversation, and connections.
We can’t wait to see you there as we go “All In” together!
Our New Church Directory is Coming! It has been quite a while since our last pictorial directory, and our church family has grown and changed so much. To celebrate our community and help us all put names to faces, we are excited to announce upcoming photography dates for our brand-new directory!
Photo Sessions will take place
• Thursday, August 20: 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Friday, August 21: 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Saturday, August 22: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
How to Schedule Your Appointment
Scheduling is quick and easy with our online portal. Online scheduling is available Monday through
Friday.
• Visit www.ucdir.com.
• Click on the “Photography Appointment Scheduling Login” button on the right side of the page.
• Enter the Church Code: il479
• Enter the Church Password: stpaulucc26pics.
• Follow the prompts to choose your family’s
time slot.
Note: If you have six or more people in your family group, please reserve two consecutive time slots to ensure you have plenty of time for your session. Please call the church office if you need help in scheduling your appointment.
Schedule today!
In 2026, we’re gathering around Our Table—a place of connection, conversation, laughter, and love. We’re inviting (and gently challenging!) individuals and families to try this simple practice: Share at least one screen-free meal each week. No phones. No tablets. No TV. Just food, faces, and time together. Whether it’s dinner after a long day or a weekend brunch, every table counts. These moments—big or small—help us reconnect with one another and make space for meaningful conversation. Want to join the fun? Share a photo of your screen-free meal on our Facebook page throughout the year. It doesn’t have to be fancy—real life is welcome here! Let’s make 2026 a year of showing up, slowing down, and gathering together at Our Table.
Sit and Stitch is a group of people who like to sew, quilt, knit and crochet. The group meets every Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Cornerstone Room where they work on their projects, socialize, and help each other with any crafts.
All are invited to attend yoga class every Thursday: Chair yoga in the Parish Hall from 5:45–6:15 p.m. and floor yoga in the gym from 6:30–7:15 p.m. No experience is necessary, and no specific equipment is required. If you have yoga props (mat, blocks, etc.), you are invited to bring them. If not, mats and other supplies will be available to lend out. (Yoga can even be practiced without props). Mark your calendar for a little self-care, and let’s fill our cups so that we can continue to help others.