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.

COVID-19 Response

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

+ All services have been suspended until
   Easter Sunday in accoradance with direction of the Allen County Public
   Health Service.

+ Watch and listen to live streamed and recorded virtual Services on the
   St. Paul's Facebook Video page.

+ Service Bulletin  for the week  of 29 Mar 2020: Service Bulletin
   Weekly Devotion for the week of 29 Mar 2020: God's People at Prayer.

+ 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)

+ Other times to receive Holy Communion, as well as Individual Absolution
   may be made by appointment with Pr. Cage (423-2496) or email request
   to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

From the Pastor's Desk

The Holy Gospel reading for the 1st Sunday in Lent, March 1st, is the account of the temptation of Jesus, Matthew 4:1-11. Immediately after Jesus was baptized, He was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. The desert was a place associated with demons, so it is no surprise that the devil attempted, without success, to derail God’s plan by tempting Jesus to fall into temptation. What is a surprise is that Matthew reports that Jesus fasted for forty days and forty nights. Afterwards, He was hungry. Who wouldn’t be hungry?

Read full article in the link below...

Our Lenten Journey
Rev. Richard Radtke
Pastor Emeritus

Momentum of Mercy in East Central

The congregation's Helping Hands initiative for Summer 2019 is complete. In partnership with Lutheran Housing Support, Laborer's for Christ and Lutheran Social Services much needed repairs were provided to the homes of our neighbors. All service recipients are home owners and have critical repair needs. Through this initiative we seek to care for our neighbors' needs and also share Christ's love with them.

We do this because we truly care about our neighbors’ physical needs, just as our Lord does. No strings attached. We simply want them to have homes that are safe and comfortable and attractive enough to communicate the value the residents have as people.

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 recent gubernatorial actions expanding abortion in New York and Illinois.

40 Days for Life

From Sep 26 through Nov 4 2018, our community took 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.  

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.