School Supplies for our Partner Schools
School supply collection supporting our partner schools begins Sunday, June 7 and will end on Sunday, July 17. St. Paul’s supports Dietz K-8, Henry Elementary, and Robles Elementary schools.
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Alaska Mountain Panorama Adventure
Experience both the community of others and the majesty of God’s creation in the mountains, waters, and lands of Alaska on this scenic land and cruise tour, next July, 2027. See and learn about the people, culture, places, and wildlife that make Alaska one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Enjoy time with fellow travelers from other local United Methodist Churches on this journey into the rugged beauty of Alaska by bus, train, and cruise ship!
Adverbial Faith: Exploring the New United Methodist Vision
During the first few Sundays of the Easter season – April 12, 19, and 26 – we will be reflecting on the three key themes of the new vision of The United Methodist Church: Loving Boldly, Serving Joyfully, Leading Courageously.
Holy Week and Easter 2026
Holy Week begins Sunday, March 29 with Palm Sunday. We have our regular services at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am. Good Friday, April 3, is not an ending; it is a pause. Join us for a special service at 12 noon. We again have regular service times for Easter Sunday, April 5.
New Members
Anyone who is new to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and wishes to learn more about us, and especially those who have expressed interest in joining the church, are invited to join Rev. Ron Bartlow and some of our church leaders for a special lunch gathering on Sunday, September 15, at 12 noon.
Ash Wednesday and Lent 2026
The Christian Season of Lent – a period intended to help us center our hearts and lives on God’s holiness – begins with Ash Wednesday, falling on February 18, 2026. In addition, there will be a small group Lenten book study.
Vacation Bible School 2026
This year, St. Paul’s UMC is excited to offer Spring Break True North Vacation Bible School (VBS). We are offering VBS during Spring Break for our preschool and several school districts! Join us March 16-20, 9 am to 12 noon as we guide kids on True North, the ultimate Alaskan adventures.
Telling the Truth
We start the new year with a special worship series that will integrate Biblical storytelling and teachings, Christian tradition, and socio-political realities. We’re going to risk telling the truth in church; lamenting, protesting, and complaining about what is wrong, yes, but doing so with hope that God has an alternative for us to pursue together. God’s desire is a greater good for us all. Let’s face the falsehoods around us, and seek to hear God’s alternative.
Christmas Eve Services at St. Paul’s UMC
Christmas just is not complete without Christmas Eve worship by candlelight. We hope you will consider joining us for one of our special services to celebrate this holy evening. Each service will feature the traditional singing of Silent Night by candlelight.
Christmas through the Lens of Hollywood
Join us this Advent season for our fun and festive Advent worship series: “Christmas Through the Lens of Hollywood”. In addition to entertaining us, movies can have the ability to touch our hearts. We invite you to be join us each week in worship as we reflect on how the traditional themes of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love) are viewed through the lens of some of Hollywood’s favorite Christmas movies.