We feel that worship is one of the most important things we do at St. Paul’s. We value God’s Presence, Family, Community, and History & Future. And because of that, we are committed to relevant, excellent, authentic and God-honoring worship.

All of our services hold in common the clear teaching of the Bible, prayer, communion and praise through music. Our services differ in the type of music they offer. You can engage in services with traditional, organ-led music, and also services with contemporary, band and praise team led music.

We seek to honor our great God in all of our services with music that stirs the heart of every worshiper to a closer walk with our risen Savior Jesus Christ.

Weekly Worship

Join us for worship each weekend at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church!  All services are in our Worship Center unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY 6:00 PM – Contemporary Worship September -May

SUNDAY 8:00 AM – Traditional Worship Year-Round

SUNDAY 10:30 AM – Contemporary Worship Year-Round

Special Services

During the seasons of Lent and Advent, we offer special midweek services.

Lenten Worship Wednesdays occur on Wednesdays each week at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM, beginning with Ash Wednesday each year. This is followed by Holy Week, with our Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 PM, Good Friday Tenebrae services at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM, Easter Sunrise worship at 6:30 AM on Easter Sunday, and Easter Sunday worship at 8:00 AM, and 10:30 AM (No Saturday Worship).

Advent Worship Wednesdays occur on the Wednesdays prior to Christmas with services at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM (for three Wednesdays beginning the week following Thanksgiving).

Other Special Services are also offered on Thanksgiving Day (9:00 AM), Christmas Eve (10:00 AM, 5:00 & 7:00 PM) and Christmas Day (10:00 AM).  We also host a Service of Remembrance in early November (check our calendar of events for the latest times and information or visit spldecatur.org/info)

Prayer Requests

Do you have a request that you would like the SPL Staff or Lay Ministers to pray for? You may contact the Church Office (217-423-6955) or simply click the “Receive Prayer” button.