Welcome to St. Pauls!

Preaching Christ crucified, devoted to Holy Scripture, reverent in worship, and firmly grounded in the Lutheran confession.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, established in 1837, is one of the founding congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, a conservative Christian body that traces its theology and practice through the sixteenth century Reformation to the faith of the ancient apostolic Church as recorded once for all in Holy Scripture.

Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, St. Paul's is the "Mother Church" for many of the area Lutheran congregations, ideally located for those who live in the greater Fort Wayne area and are hungry for a Bible-teaching, Christ-preaching church.

For details regarding upcoming services at St. Paul's, follow the "Worship" link.  To hear the Word of God, select the "Listen to This Week's Message" tab.  Learn more about upcoming events in the box at right.

COVID-19 Response

Please be aware of the following in response to the COVID-19 virus.

> We continue to adhere to the direction of state and local authorities. Worship in the sanctuary is held each Sunday at 10:00 AM and on Wednesday's at 6:30 PM. Seating is structured for social distancing. Please wear a mask and follow directions for entry to and exit from the church. Those who prefer, may worship from home via live streaming of the service.

> Home visits are being made by Pastors' Buse and Quill to administer Holy Communion as well as Individual Absolution. Please call the church office at 423-2496 or email a request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

> Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thess. 5:16-18)

> Watch and listen to live streamed and recorded Services on the
St. Paul's Facebook Video page or the St. Paul's YouTube Video page.

> Order of Service, Announcements, & Weekly Family Devotion:
        Jan-24 Combined Bulletin

> Children's Activity Sheet for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany:
        Jan-24  Activity Sheet

The Messenger

Momentum of Mercy in East Central

We thank all who helped and contributed to the Helping Hand Initiative for Summer 2020.  In partnership with Laborers for Christ and Lutheran Social Services, volunteers provided exterior work such as landscaping, painting and minor exterior home repairs to the homes of our neighbors in our East Central neighborhood. All service recipients own their own homes and had home repair or cleanup needs. Through this annual initiative, we seek to care for our neighbors’ needs and also share Christ’s love with them. You can help in the following ways:

1)  Keep these efforts in your prayers.
2)  Help with tasks such as yard cleanup, painting, and neighborhood
      beautification.
3)  Provide financial support through our grant match. Envelopes are located
     on the front desk or glass case in the narthex or you may send in a
     donation to St. Paul's and write “Helping Hand” in the memo area.

To learn more about how you can contribute to this project with your gifts, time, and talents, please contact: Doug Schwartz, Initiative Coordinator (260) 437- 8682 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or email Lilly Lahey in the church office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

40 Days for Life

From Sep 23rd through Nov 1st 2020, our community is taking part in 40 Days for Life - a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God's help, this will mark the end of abortion in our city - and beyond.

A cross display representing the deaths of Allen County babies due to abortion was placed on St. Paul’s lawn at the corner of Barr and Lewis Street. It includes 60 crosses, each one representing 500 babies lost to abortion. From 1978-2013 there were 30,246 babies aborted in Allen County. Also displayed, a sign encouraging women who are facing a crisis pregnancy or who have experienced an abortion to visit the website Optionline.org. Through Christ’s mercy may we protect all citizens, and speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.  

LCMS President's Statement on Expanding
Abortion in New York and Illinois

A statement from the Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in response to gubernatorial actions expanding abortion in New York and Illinois (January 2019).

Statement on the Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

Same-Sex Marriage Statement
Pastor Peter Cage; June 28, 2015

Being a Witness for Christ

"Interpreting the contemporary world from a Lutheran Christian perspective." That's what the Lutheran Witness is all about.

Pastor Peter Gregory boldly proclaims the light of Christ in a world darkened by sin in each of these three articles submitted to the Lutheran Witness online...

Come to Bethlehem
The Other Side of Marriage
Praying for Life

Religious Liberty

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has mandated that all health plans include coverage of "certain preventive health services." These "services" include contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs. This new rule violates the consciences and beliefs of many Christians and the teachings of many Christian churches.

The Rev. Matthew Harrison, LCMS President, testified before the U.S. Congress in mid-February and has issued two letters to the church regarding this mandate. His statements about this issue, along with more information, can be found here. In addition to asking congregations to pray for the preservation of our religious liberty, President Harrison writes, "I encourage the members of the LCMS to join with me in supporting efforts to preserve our essential right to exercise our religious beliefs."

In response, St. Paul's and some sister congregations are taking part in a local effort to stand for and support religious liberty. For more information, visit "Support Religious Liberty".

A Coram Deo Moment

The Rev. Steven K. Gjerde captured the true essence of the Hymn Festival hosted by St. Paul's as part of the Good Shepherd Institute Conference held in November 2012.  His wonderful article from 'A Coram Deo' Magazine is published with his permission here.