Welcome to St. Paul's!

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.

From the Pastors' Desk

When a shopper in a grocery store is looking for bread and gets to the bread aisles, she will see on display many different kinds and forms of bread. Wheat bread, white bread, rye bread, potato bread and more are all on display. There are hot dog and hamburger buns, English muffins, thin sliced bread – and then there is the bakery, beckoning us with donuts, cakes and various other delights. In the Bible bread is mentioned quite often, and was always important nourishment for daily life. Both the Old and New Testaments use the word bread in various contexts... (read full article in the link below). 

Our Daily Bread
Pastor Richard Radtke

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" and read this column by Kevin Leininger from The News-Sentinel.

The 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.