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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon – September 12, 2021

Yesterday morning, my wife, daughter and I attended the 9-11 observance at Remembrance Park here in Closter. Those gathered at the Park in front of the Closter memorial paused for a moment of silence at the time when each of the two planes had hit the twin towers. We remembered the two residents of Closter […]

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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 5, 2021

Please join us on September 5, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-9_5_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/BlNMYMB1fZo If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 29, 2021

Please join us on August 29, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-8_29_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/xAzqE0qo_B4 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 22, 2021

Please join us on August 22, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-8_22_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a-zM8OUKp0 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – August 15, 2021

Please join us on August 15, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-8_15_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/DFJ-9V4GzZc If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – August 8, 2021

Please join us on August 8, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-8_8_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/uG2s6jj1JBE If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 1, 2021

Please join us on August 1, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-8_1_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/ZApkRiSolPE If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – July 25, 2021

Please join us on July 25, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-7_25_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/TWBg4-E5r1I If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – July 18, 2021

Please join us on July 18, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-7_18_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/6YIbKFUP_C0 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 11, 2021

Please join us on July 11, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-7_11_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/bWmV_87IpsM If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 4, 2021

Please join us on July 4, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Devotions-7_4_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/m5pDG_G7uRs If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – June 27, 2021

Please join us on June 27, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-6_27_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/qBgi-oOSt34 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – June 20, 2021

Please join us on June 20, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-6_20_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/yyFtTjr7sQI If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Third Sunday after Pentecost – June 13, 2021

Please join us on June 13, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Third Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-6_13_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/aBH8Nzxjf2w If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Second Sunday after Pentecost – June 6, 2021

Please join us on June 6, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Second Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-6_6_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/yMAHjY3bTf4 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Holy Trinity Sunday – May 30, 2021

Please join us on May 30, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-5_30_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/bSq4BBZhwAw If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we […]

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Sunday Devotion – May 23, 2021

Please join us on May 23, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we share a Sunday devotion. Watch the devotion here. If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, please email admin@saintpaulscloster.com Please consider making a donation to support the ministry of St. […]

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Sunday Devotion – May 16, 2021

Please join us on May 16, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we share a Sunday devotion. Watch the devotion here. If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, please email admin@saintpaulscloster.com Please consider making a donation to support the ministry of St. […]

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Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 9, 2021

Please join us on May 2, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-5_9_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/1GZU447WnPY If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Fifth Sunday of Easter – May 2, 2021

Please join us on May 2, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-5_2_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/HIB6wU_c6sc If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Fourth Sunday of Easter Service – April 25, 2021

Please join us on April 25, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-4_25_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/ukOKPpBSKYA If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Third Sunday of Easter Service – April 18, 2021

Please join us on April 18, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-4_18_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/XL_Y76UgUHI If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Second Sunday of Easter Service – April 11, 2021

Please join us on April 11, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter! Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-4_11_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/HQiC0uN0X_g If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Easter Morning Service – April 4, 2021

Please join us on April 4, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate Easter morning! Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-4_4_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/zuwHv-U0tR8 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can […]

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Good Friday Service – April 2, 2021

Please join us on April 2, 2021, at 7 pm, as we observe Good Friday. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-4_2_21.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, please email […]

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Maundy Thursday – April 1, 2021

Please join us on April 1, 2021, at 7 pm, as we observe Maundy Thursday. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-4_1_21.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, please email […]

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Palm Sunday – March 28, 2021

Please join us on March 28, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate Palm Sunday. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-3_28_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRCCIp2f0_8 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can […]

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The Fifth Sunday in Lent – March 21, 2021

Please join us on March 21, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Fifth Sunday in Lent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-3_21_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/yVZjZq6LOyQ If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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The Fourth Sunday in Lent – March 14, 2021

Please join us on March 14, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Fourth Sunday in Lent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-3_14_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/6BED4Djim-8 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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The Third Sunday in Lent – March 7, 2021

Please join us on March 7, 2021, at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Third Sunday in Lent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-3_7_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/7HhyqHt1Cig If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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The Second Sunday in Lent – Feb. 28, 2021

Please join us on February 28st at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Second Sunday in Lent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-2_28_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/c_WtGLGuVlQ If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how […]

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The First Sunday in Lent – Feb. 21, 2021

Please join us on February 21st at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The First Sunday in Lent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-2_21_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/3zG6Bc2ckAc If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how […]

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Transfiguration Sunday – Feb. 14, 2021

Please join us on February 14th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate Transfiguration Sunday. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-2_14_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/SBpPoo1fJSo If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve […]

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The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany – Feb. 7, 2021

Please join us on February 7th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Fifth Sunday after The Epiphany. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-2_7_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message, here: https://youtu.be/n-q6PJW0pBQ If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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The Fourth Sunday after The Epiphany – Jan. 31, 2021

Please join us on January 31st at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Fourth Sunday after The Epiphany. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-1_31_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message: https://youtu.be/ZVxe0XnzUbc If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how […]

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The Third Sunday after The Epiphany – Jan. 24, 2021

Please join us on January 24that 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Third Sunday after The Epiphany. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-1_24_21.pdf Watch this week’s children’s message: https://youtu.be/ObgsfIxIKw8 If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we […]

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The Second Sunday after The Epiphany – Jan. 17, 2021

Please join us on January 17th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Second Sunday after The Epiphany. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-1_17_21.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship […]

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The Baptism of Our Lord – Jan. 10, 2021

Please join us on January 10th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate The Baptism of Our Lord. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Saint-Pauls-At-Home-Worship-1_10_21.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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New Year’s Devotion – Jan. 3, 2021

Please join us on January 3rd at 10 am for a brief New Year’s Devotion. Watch devotion here.

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New Year’s Devotion – Dec. 27, 2020

Please join us on December 27th at 10 am for a brief New Year’s Devotion. Watch devotion here.

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Christmas Eve Service – Dec. 24, 2020

Please join us on December 24th at 7 pm, as we celebrate Christmas Eve. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/St.-Pauls-Christmas-Service-12_24_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, please email admin@saintpaulscloster.com […]

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Fourth Sunday in Advent – Dec. 20, 2020

Please join us on December 20th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/St.-Pauls-12_20_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Third Sunday in Advent – Dec. 13, 2020

Please join us on December 13th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Third Sunday in Advent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/St.-Pauls-12_13_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Second Sunday in Advent – Dec. 6, 2020

Please join us on December 6th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Second Sunday in Advent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/St.-Pauls-12_6_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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First Sunday in Advent – Nov. 29, 2020

Please join us on November 29th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the First Sunday in Advent. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/St.-Pauls-11_29_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Nov. 15, 2020

Please join us on November 15th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/St.-Pauls-11_15_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost – Nov. 8, 2020

Please join us on November 8th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/St.-Pauls-11_8_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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All Saints Day – Nov. 1, 2020

Please join us on November 1st at 10:15 am, as we celebrate All Saints Day. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/St.-Pauls-11_1_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, please email […]

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Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost – Oct. 25, 2020

Please join us on October 25th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/St.-Pauls-10_25_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship […]

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – Oct. 18, 2020

Please join us on October 18th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/St.-Pauls-10_18_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Oct. 11, 2020

Please join us on October 11th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/St.-Pauls-10_11_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Oct. 4, 2020

Please join us on October 4th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/St.-Pauls-10_4_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – Sept 27, 2020

Please join us on September 27th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/St.-Pauls-9_27_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Sept 20, 2020

Please join us on September 20th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/St.-Pauls-9_20_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Sept. 13, 2020

Please join us on September 13th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/St.-Pauls-9_13_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 6, 2020

Please join us on September 6th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/St.-Pauls-9_6_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost – August 30, 2020

Please join us on August 30th at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/St.-Pauls-8_30_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – August 23, 2020

Please join us on August 23rd at 10:15 am, as we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/St.-Pauls-8_23_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – August 16, 2020

Please join us on August 16th at 10 am, as we celebrate the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/St.-Pauls-8_16_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cb-8-16-20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost – August 9, 2020

Please join us on August 9th at 10 am, as we celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/St.-Pauls-8_9_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cb.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – August 2, 2020

Please join us on August 2nd at 10 am, as we celebrate the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/St.-Pauls-8_2_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cb-bw.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost – July 26, 2020

Please join us on July 26th at 10 am, as we celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/St.-Pauls-7_26_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cb-3.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Please join us on July 19th at 10 am, as we celebrate the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/St.-Pauls-7_19_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cb-2.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 12, 2020

Please join us on July 12th at 10 am, as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/St.-Pauls-7_12_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cb-1.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost – July 5, 2020

Please join us on July 5th at 10 am, as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/St.-Pauls-7_5_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cb.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – June 28, 2020

Please join us on June 28th at 10 am, as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/St.-Pauls-6_28_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/childrens-service.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Third Sunday after Pentecost – June 21, 2020

Please join us on June 21st at 10 am, as we celebrate the Second Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/St.-Pauls-6_21_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/childrens-bulletin-1.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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Second Sunday after Pentecost – June 14, 2020

Please join us on June 14th at 10 am, as we celebrate the Second Sunday after Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/St.-Pauls-6_14_20.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/childrens-bulletin.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on […]

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The Holy Trinity Sunday – June 7, 2020

Please join us on June 7th at 10 am, as we celebrate The Holy Trinity Sunday. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/St.-Pauls-6_7_20.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, please […]

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Pentecost Service – May 31, 2020

Please join us on May 31st at 10 am, as we celebrate Pentecost. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/St.-Pauls-5_31_20-.pdf You can download the children’s bulletin here: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Pentecost.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve […]

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Seventh Sunday of Easter – May 24, 2020

Please join us on May 24 at 10 am, as we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/St.-Pauls-5_24_20-.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Ascension Day Service: May, 21 2020

Please join us on May 21 at 7:30 pm, as we celebrate Ascension Day. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/St.-Pauls-5_21_20-Ascension.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, please email admin@saintpaulscloster.com […]

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Sixth Sunday of Easter: May 17, 2020

Please join us on May 17 at 10 am, as we celebrate the sixth Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5_17_20-bulletin.pdf If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions on how we can improve our Home Worship format, […]

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Fifth Sunday of Easter: May 10, 2020

Please join us on May 10 at 10 am, as we celebrate the fifth Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/St.-Pauls-5_10_20-.pdf Thank you to Donna Munsch for this week’s readings. If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions […]

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Fourth Sunday of Easter – Home Worship Service – May 3, 2020

Please join us on May 3 at 10 am, as we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/St-Pauls-5_3_20.pdf Thank you to Donna Munsch for this week’s readings. If you are interested in reading for the church or have suggestions […]

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Third Sunday of Easter – Home Worship Service – April 26, 2020

Please join us on April 26 at 10 am, as we celebrate the third Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/4-26-20-service.pdf Please consider making a donation to support the ministry of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter. Learn more at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/donations/offering/  

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Second Sunday of Easter – Home Worship Service – April 19, 2020

Please join us today, April 19 at 10 am, as we celebrate the second Sunday of Easter. Watch our service here. Thank you for joining us for home worship on this second Sunday of Easter. Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/St.-Pauls-4_19_20-.pdf Please consider making a donation to support […]

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Easter Home Worship Service

Please follow along with the service by downloading the bulletin, available at Download Easter Service Bulletin Please consider making a donation to support the ministry of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter. Your tax deductible gift will help us to continue to share the Good News of Jesus’ redeeming love, sacrificial death, and triumphant resurrection. […]

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Good Friday – Home Worship from St Paul’s 4/10/20

 To follow along with our service, visit: https://saintpaulscloster.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Bltn20200410-Good-Friday-Tenebrae.pdf

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Palm Sunday – Home Worship

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Home Worship – March 29, 2020

Thank you for joining us for home worship. You can follow along with the video service by downloading this home worship bulletin. Today’s gospel is the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus from John, chapter 11. To make an online prayer request, contact us at https://saintpaulscloster.com/contact-us/ or email pstrbb@aol.com.

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Services at St. Paul’s, Closter canceled for March 22 and 29

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I’m writing this note to let you know that Sunday worship services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter are canceled for the next two weeks (March 22 and 29). This is due to concerns about the Covid-19 Corona Virus. The church will be open at 8:30 and 10 […]

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Lamplighter – February 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Dear members and friends of St. Paul’s, This month of February, our congregation looks forward to the following events and opportunities for Bible study, worship, and fellowship: Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn will visit our congregation on Sunday morning, February 2. We look forward to bagels and a visit with […]

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Christmas at Saint Paul’s

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road, in Closter, New Jersey will offer a number of events to help neighbors and families celebrate the Christmas season: St. Paul’s will present a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24th at 7 and 11 PM. Traditional Christmas carols and the Christmas Gospel are […]

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St. Paul’s to Host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21

Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, will host a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 21 from 9 AM to Noon in St. Paul’s Koepchen Fellowship Hall. Pancakes, sausage, bacon and beverages will be served. Santa Claus will be available for visits and photos with those […]

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Lamp Lighter December 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I don’t know why, but I’m always a little bit amazed and surprised as the season of Advent comes around. November’s leaves have blown off the trees. The first snow of December may fall on Sunday night. Our pine bough encircled Advent wreath hangs ready to go in St. […]

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Wear red and Join us for Reformation Worship this Sunday, October 27 at 8:30 and 10 AM

You are invited to wear red and join us as we celebrate Reformation Sunday at St. Paul’s. We will do so on Sunday, October 27 at 8:30 and 10 AM. The reason we celebrate Reformation Sunday is shared below, in this excerpt from this Sunday’s bulletin. On October 31, 1517, on the Eve of All […]

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Christian Historian and Author, Dr. Paul L. Maier, at Zion Lutheran – Sept. 21

Noted Christian Historian and Author, Dr. Paul L. Maier, will lead a seminar from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, September 21 at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 155 Second Avenue in New Jersey. Dr. Maier’s topic will be, “Defending the Faith.” Dr. Maier is Professor emeritus of Ancient History at Western Michigan University. […]

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Lily the Comfort Dog is Coming to St. Paul’s, Closter Sunday, September 29th at 10 AM!

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, invites the members of the community to come and meet Lily, the Comfort Dog. Lily will visit St. Paul’s on Sunday, September 29th. Lily’s trainer, Linda Scinquegrana of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Old Bridge, will share Lily’s story during the […]

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No Christians on the Go August 4. 11 or 25

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Please note: There will be no Christians on the Go August 4, 11 or 25. I will be on vacation. We don’t ask our guest preachers to do the 8:30 service. Our congregation knows our guest preacher–Rev. Dan Schmalz. We’re grateful to Pastor Schmalz’ wife, Connie, who will play […]

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Closter Memorial Day Parade – 2019

Many thanks to everyone who helped assemble the Memorial Day treat bags on Sunday, May 26. Over 300 granola bars and Memorial Day notes were shared with parade watchers. Thank you to Gerrie Oliver for creating our new Memorial Day banners. Thank you to Rosemary Huss for decorating our Memorial Day cross. Thank you to […]

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Lamplighter – June 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On June 9, the Christian Church celebrates the Festival of Pentecost. Ten days after Jesus’ ascension into heaven, God poured out His Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers, who had gathered in the Upper Room in Jerusalem. There was the sound of a rushing wind. What appeared to be flames […]

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Pentecost at St. Paul’s – June 9

You are invited to join us this Sunday, June 9 at 10 AM as we celebrate Pentecost at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter, NJ. You’re invited to wear red–we will pose for a picture on the front steps of church afterwards. We will take a moment in our worship service to dedicate new choir […]

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St. Paul’s in Closter Celebrates Ascension Day May 30 at 7:30 PM

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, will celebrate Ascension Day with a service of Holy Communion on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 PM. A reception will follow in the church library. The members of the community are invited to participate in the service the reception afterwards. “Ascension […]

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Lamplighter – May 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In an old comedy skit, a man is given eye drops at a doctor’s office. The doctor tells the man to keep his head looking up for fifteen minutes, while the eye drops take effect. The man goes outside onto the street, still looking up. Soon, a crowd gathers […]

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St. Paul’s Celebrates Holy Week

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, will celebrate Holy Week with a number of services and special events. St. Paul’s congregation will observe Maundy Thursday, April 18th, with a service of Holy Communion. The service will be held at 7:30 PM. “On Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus’ […]

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Lamplighter – April 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will celebrate Holy Week with a number of services and special events. On Palm Sunday, April 14 at 9 AM, we will host a Children’s Tenebrae Service. Tenebrae is a special service which includes Jesus’ seven last words from the cross. Each time we read […]

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Special Visitors to St. Paul’s

St. Paul’s looks forward to the visits of two special guests in worship services this Spring. Mr. Bruce Sutherland, Constituent Relations Manager of Lutheran Hour Ministries,will be with us at the 10 AM service on Sunday, March 31. Mr. Sutherland will share an update on the many ministry opportunities offered by Lutheran Hour Ministries. We […]

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St. Paul’s, Closter Begins Lent with Ash Wednesday Meal and Worship Service

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, will begin the season of Lent with a Soup and Sandwich Supper and an Ash Wednesday evening worship service on Wednesday, March 6. The Soup and Sandwich Supper will take place at 6:30 PM in St. Paul’s Koepchen Fellowship Hall. The […]

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St. Paul’s Offers Free Grief Support Tea and Lunch

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, will offer a free Grief Support Tea and Lunch on Sunday, February 24 at Noon. The tea and lunch will be served in St. Paul’s Koepchen Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Donna Bott, a bereavement counselor, hospice volunteer and leader of the Homebound […]

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Lamplighter – February 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Many of us as children had the joyful experience of making Valentine cards for our loved ones. With red, pink and white paper, scissors, crayons and paste or glue, we created valentines that said, “I love you.” Many of these received a special place of honor by being stuck […]

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“Feed the Pig” to Provide Animals to Needy Families Through Lutheran World Relief

February has been designated “Feed the Pig” month at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter, New Jersey. During the month of February, members and friends of the congregation have been encouraged to donate their pocket change and other gifts to Lutheran World Relief. Donations are being collected in a large silver piggy bank each Sunday […]

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Pastor Matthew Lytikainen to Preach January 27 at 10a.m.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, You are invited to join us at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter for worship this coming Sunday, January 27 at 10 AM. Pastor Matthew Lytikainen, our New Jersey District Missionary to Hoboken, will preach the message. Rev Matt and his wife Nyssa will also join us for lunch […]

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Help a family through Lutheran World Relief

It’s time to feed the pig again!  Last year, St. Paul’s  congregation stuffed change and dollar bills into our church’s silver pig bank to buy a goat for family through Lutheran World Relief. This year, we will “feed the pig” again. But we need your help to choose which animal(s) we should supply to a […]

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Join us at St. Paul’s, Closter on Sunday, January 6 at 10 AM for a final celebration of Christmas–The Christmas Story in Word and Song

You’re invited to bring a friend and join us for a final celebration of Christmas. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Rd in Closter, New Jersey will present “The Christmas Story in Word and Song” on Sunday, January 6 at 10 AM. Songs, Carols and Scripture Readings help make this a service […]

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Celebrate the Christmas Season With Saint Paul’s

Saint Paul’s will offer a number of events to help neighbors and families celebrate the Christmas season: St. Paul’s will present a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Monday, December 24th at 7 and 11 PM. Traditional Christmas carols and the Christmas Gospel are part of this worship service. A highlight in this service is the […]

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Lamplighter – December 2018

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Lamplighter – December 2018 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy New Year! I can say that to you in December, because the Church Year begins anew on December 2 with the First Sunday in Advent. Our theme for both worship and Bible study for the month of December is […]

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St. Paul’s Celebrates Christmas with Santa Breakfast and Sunday School Program

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, begins its celebration of the Christmas season with two events. “We will host our traditional Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 15 from 9 AM to Noon in Koepchen Fellowship Hall,” comments Rev. Robert Holsten, pastor of St., Paul’s. “After […]

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Lamplighter – November 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, You are invited to join us this November for a number of special days of worship. (We meet each Sunday at 8:30 and 10 AM): Sunday, November 4–All Saints Sunday. Join us as we give thanks for the sure hope of the resurrection which God gives through His Son, […]

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St. Paul’s Invites Community to November Services

The members of the community are invited to join the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Closter for a number of special days of worship in the month of November. St. Paul’s is located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey. Sunday, November 11, 8:30 and 10 AM–Stewardship Sunday #1, “Finding Rest […]

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Saint Paul’s, Closter to host indoor Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 13 at 6 PM

The members of the community are invited to join the members of St. Paul’s, Closter for an indoor Oktoberfest meal on Saturday, October 13 at 6 PM. The meal will be served by the members of St. Paul’s Ladies Aid in St. Paul’s Koepchen Fellowship Hall. The Ladies Aid will collect a free will offering at the […]

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Lily Comfort Dog to Visit – Sept 20, 2018

Lily Comfort Dog is Coming to St. Paul’s, Closter Sunday, September 30th at 10 AM! Lily’s trainer, Linda Cinquegrana of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Old Bridge, will share Lily’s story during the 10 AM worship service and at a brunch in St. Paul’s Fellowship Hall. The brunch will take place at 11 AM. Lily, […]

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Doubting and Confessing Thomas — Sermon

A scene in the 1995 movie, While You Were Sleeping, portrays an early morning moment in the house of the Callahan family. Ox, the father, is sitting at the dining room table, drinking some coffee and reading the morning paper. Jack, his grown son comes in with a box of Dunkin Donuts. Ox’s other son, […]

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