St. paul Lutheran east lansing

Where Faith And Community Join together

“Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” (Romans 15-7 nrsvue)

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St. Paul Lutheran church
Welcome

We welcome you as a beloved child of God. It doesn’t matter what your age, race, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or expression, marital status, political leanings, neurodivergent status or mental, intellectual or physical ability, in other words, everyone is welcomed just as you are. As a community of the people of God, we are called to minister to all people in our world, knowing that the world is often an unwelcoming place.

Our world can be a place of alienation and brokenness. Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness. We strive to love one another as Jesus loves us and to share that love with all others. “For all are one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28)” There is a place for you here and you can make a difference. Our main mission is to feed the community as we also support an organization that assists the homeless to find a place to live. If you are not sure about something, please ask anyone. Again, Welcome!

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Since 1974, ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation has advocated for the full welcome, inclusion, and equity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual/aromantic (LGBTQIA+) Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their Church, congregations, and community.


An independent 501(c)3 organization. ReconcilingWorks is an independent non-profit organization funded by the generosity of individuals, faith communities, grants, and from curated resources and trainings. ReconcilingWorks does not receive funding from any Lutheran denomination.

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What we believe at st. paul

As a community of the people of God, we are called to minister to all people in our world, knowing that the world is often an unwelcoming place. Our world can be a place of alienation and brokenness. Christ calls us to reconciliation and wholeness. We welcome you regardless of your age, sex, gender-identity, gender-expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, marital status, faith background, socio-economic status, political leaning, mental ability, physical ability, complexities or questions.

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who we are

St. Paul Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ, worshiping, growing, and serving in East Lansing. A community of students, families, and neighbors gathered around Word and Sacrament, welcoming all whom God brings.

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What We Do?

We gather for Christ‑centered worship, preaching, and Holy Communion, and support faith formation for children, youth, and adults. Beyond Sundays, we share life through studies, music, fellowship, and ministries that care for those in need.

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Why We Help

We help because God has first loved us in Jesus Christ and sends us to share that love with our neighbors. Fed at Christ’s table, we respond with compassion, hospitality, and service so that God’s mercy and hope are made visible in our community.

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Worshipping At St. Paul

Some of our members share their thoughts on worshipping at St. Paul.
Family, fellowship and sharing our Faith journey in a caring environment helps bring our community together.

Sandra, Kristin & Kaitlyn

Members For:

Sandra: 1 Year
Kristin: 25 Years
Kaitlyn: 22 Years

Sandra has enjoyed the nice people and mostly good sermons. Kristin loves that everyone is like family. Kaitlyn feels like it’s her second family and is grateful for everyone here.

Pendo & moses

Members For:

2 Years



I really love the bible study, as they go very deep into the bible and I really enjoy that. Also, the people of St Paul are a very friendly community which I find very welcoming.

Marge And Maryann

Members For:

45 years

We’ve been attending for over 45 years. I was married at old St. Paul. We really enjoy the services here at St. Paul Lutheran as well as the people, and the fellowship after.

Andrew, Isaac, Aiden & Thomas

Members For:

10 Years



We really enjoy St. Paul Lutheran. Visiting with family, enjoying the service and definitely the delicious snacks and refreshments afterwards make for a great experience.

Paul, Tracy, Caroline & Charlotte

Members For:

21 Years



We’ve been attending St. Paul for 21 years. We love the people, and all the friends we’ve made at St. Paul. We volunteer at the food pantry and we love sharing the good news.

Marj & Don

Members For:

3 Years

We really enjoy the people at St. Paul Lutheran Church. We enjoy the focus on the scripture, plus we have communion every Sunday, other churches we’ve attended haven’t had that.

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Randy, Mary, RJ, Felix, Charles

St. Paul Member Family

” I was baptized here when I was 6 months old. I have been attending St. Paul Lutheran for over 50 years…”

We love being members of St. Paul Lutheran Church:

  • My Husband Randy was baptized here.
  • Felix was baptized here.
  • Charles was baptized here.
  • Honestly this is my family, both my parents are deceased, so St. Paul IS my family.
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What’s Happening At St. Paul

There’s a lot going on at St. Paul. Our calendar gives a quick view of what’s happening at St. Paul Lutheran Church—worship times, Bible studies, fellowship gatherings, and special events—all in one place. It also highlights volunteer opportunities and community activities, making it easy to see where you can join in, use your gifts, and stay connected to the ongoing life of our congregation.

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Food Pantry at st. paul lutheran

On the first Sunday of each month, we collect pantry donations during worship. Members are invited to bring food and personal items…

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Bible Study at st. Paul Lutheran

Bible study includes Scripture, conversation, and prayer and fellowship. Everyone’s voice is welcome,..

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Questions About St. Paul

New to St. Paul, or gathering information about our Church? Below, we provide answers to the most asked questions.

St. Paul belongs to the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) which is the largest Lutheran Denomination in America. The other denominations tend to be more conservative. For example, we are the only one who ordains women.

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We have an open table, and all are welcome to come forward to receive communion. We believe communion is a means of grace in the real presence of Christ in the bread and wine. Juice is available if you wish.

We believe baptism is a gift from God and is a means of grace. Therefore, infants can be baptized.

We have Bible Study every Sunday at 9:00am, which is led by a highly qualified member of the faith community who teaches religion at MSU. You do not have to know anything about the bible to attend. Studying scripture can help people to grow in their faith. Membership classes are held separate from Bible Study as necessary.

Worship services normally begin at 10am and will last about 1 hour. Please devote time to joining us for refreshments in the fellowship all afterwards if you are able for fellowship. We would like to get to visit without anyone trying to pressure you to attend or become a member. We are here for whoever wants to join us in worship to offer a safe place to worship as we share the love of Christ..

Our worship is a blended service with both contemporary and traditional worship so there are elements of both so there is something for everyone.

You can attend no matter if you are Lutheran or are even a Christian or an atheist. All are welcome. If you wish to become a member Pastor Carl will meet with you at your convenience.

We have several opportunities to serve on a committee or to assist with the food pantry and/or community garden.

The hymns that we use at St. Paul are from the ELW, With One Voice and other newer hymnals.

We realize visiting can bring anxiety so we do not point out our visitors other than to generically welcome visitors to worship. Our hope is you can relax and enjoy yourself and not worry about any pressure on you. We are here to give you an enjoyable safe place to worship.

We record worship and post to YouTube or make it available on stpaul-el.org under worship.

We are at 3383 E. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing, 48821 and are East of US-127 and Abbot Road and West of Hagadorn.

Parking is only designated for handicapped parking since our parking lot gives easy access to our front door.

We are a single-story building and are handicapped accessible to people in wheelchairs. We have handicap parking closest to the front doors with automatic front doors.

Each worship has a children’s message after which they are invited to Sunday School except the last Sunday of the month and Summer months.

We have confirmation classes and Funday Sundays for youth.

We do not pressure anyone to become a member. Therefore, we leave it up to you to decide if/when you become a member. If you are curious about of or are thinking of becoming a member you can talk to Pastor Carl.

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Service Time

Every Sunday
10:00 a.m.

Phone

(517) 351-8541

Email

officemanager@stpaul-el.org
Tues – Thurs @ 8AM – 3PM

Contact

3383 Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823