Ministries

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

As all Lutherans, the member's and friends of St. Paul love to fellowship together.
Church luncheons, potlucks​​​, campouts, baseball games, star gazing and theater performances are just a few opportunities to fellowship and share God's love.
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Congregational Fellowship ACTIVITIES in 2026 include:

• Soup Suppers preceding Mid-week Lenten and Advent Worship Services at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 
• The Concordia University Nebraska A Cappella Choir will perform March 7, 2026 at Faith Lutheran Church in Fair Oaks at 7:00 p.m.  Rides available and optional meal prior to the concert.  (13 attended)
• Astronomy Night at the Star-B-Q (Sacramento Amatuer Astronomy), Blue Canyon, Saturday, August 8th. The event was attended by twelve members/neighbors/friends and family of coordinator Randy Peeters. Thanks to Randy's extraordinary telescope we viewed God's magnificent creation--planets, two stars, the milkyway and open clusters (photo below). 
• A's vs. Angeles MLB Game Sunday, June 21st at 1:05 p.m.  (6 attended)
• Church Camping Trip Coloma Resort- 2 nights during Gold Rush Days October 8-10 (10 signed up so far)

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Golden One Center- November date TBD.
• Board Game Day- Held monthly on the second Tuesday at 9:30 AM at the Fellowship Hall (NEW starting August 2026)

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St. Paul Ladies

• This fellowship will meet on a selected day each month to enjoy crafts and activities together. 
• Time and dates will be communicated via announcements on Sunday,  the Sunday bulletin, monthly newsletter and texts.
• More to come!

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​CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
We are committed to reading, studying and growing in the Word of God, the Holy Bible.

Sunday Morning Bible Study at 10:30 AM

• Led by Rev. Dr. David Poganski
• New Study started January 11th titled "Life in Christ- Rooted, Woven, and Grafted into God's Story" by Rev. Dr. Adam T. Filipek​

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Men's Bible Study 

• ​Meeting at church every Thursday at 9 AM
• Led by Mark Klein (Elder)
• Studying "Acts--The Gospel throughout the World" -- Part of a series titled "God's Word for Today" from Concordia Publishing House (CPH) 1996.

​Women's Bible Study

• Meeting at 10AM the  First and Third Thursdays of the month at Depoe Bay Coffee Roasters -- 893 High Street in Auburn (in back conference room)
• ​Studying "Great Women of the Bible" (2008 CPH publication)

SUNDAY SCHOOL recordings can  be viewed on YOUTUBE.

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SERVICE

• Each month St. Paul member's support a Mission of the Month including: The Gideons, The Lutheran Hour, Lutheran Bible Translators, Haiti, Good Shepherd Communities, Lutheran Special Ed; Lutheran Braille Workers, Salvation Army, Lutheran World Relief, Auburn Food Closet; Lutheran Social Services and Acres of Hope.
• Members actively support and volunteer time with the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet.
• Acres of Hope is also a recipient of special projects by groups in the congregation. 

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