St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ashland, KY

06/14/2026

03/27/2026

LCMS Worship is pleased to offer a coloring book to help children follow along at the Easter Vigil. This special Divine Service — which includes fire, movement, stories, music, special decorations and dynamic lighting — is an ideal learning environment for children, who learn by seeing, hearing, touching and doing.

Download any or all of the 16 coloring sheets, including 12 keyed to the traditional readings for Vigil, at the link in the comments.

03/24/2026

https://www.canadianlutheran.ca/rev-mark-kloha-of-lcms-retires/

by Cousby Fernandez, Lutheran Church Canada

INTERNATIONAL – For many Lutheran congregations, the retirement of a pastor marks a significant transition in the life of the church. It is not uncommon for pastors to serve a single parish for decades, forming lasting relationships with congregants while shepherding generations of members through Word and Sacrament. Such moments are familiar to congregations in both Lutheran Church–Canada and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Rev. Mark A. Kloha began his ministry at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ashland, Kentucky, on May 10, 1989, and officially concluded his service there on March 08, 2026. He received his M.Div from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO on December 31, 1979. Over the course of his ministry, he faithfully used the knowledge and wisdom God granted him to shepherd the congregation and encourage its service to the surrounding community.

During his decades of service, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church remained active in caring for those around them. The congregation has supported early childhood education within the church, provided aid during times of disaster, and assisted in supporting missionaries. In 2024, the congregation reported 122 confirmed members and 149 baptized members. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church originally joined the LCMS Ohio District on December 31, 1866.

Rev. Kloha faithfully served St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for 37 years. His long ministry is a reminder of the gift faithful teachers and pastors are to the Church. As Scripture says, “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” (1 Timothy 5:17). We give thanks to God for the many years Rev. Kloha proclaimed the Gospel and pray that the Lord would grant him a blessed and restful retirement.

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Shown in the photo: Rev. Kloha with some gifts presented to him by the congregation — one being a clock engraved with words of encouragement and appreciation from the members, the other a linoleum print created by a congregant, David Ramey, who has done some mural work within the church, depicting St. Paul at Berea, referencing Acts 17:10–12, where Paul preached faithfully to the Bereans who received the Word eagerly.

03/22/2026

Rev. Chris McCarthy was installed on Sunday, March 15th at St. Paul Ashland, KY. Ohio District President, Rev. Dr. Kevin Wilson preached and officiated the installation. Circuit Visitor, Rev. Daniel Golden served as liturgist.

Picture left to right: Rev. Roger Sayre (emeritus), Rev. Dr. Kevin Wilson (President of The Ohio District LCMS), Rev. Jack Davison (Redeemer Lancaster, OH), Rev. Chris McCarthy (St. Paul’s Ashland), Rev. Richard Sovitsky IV (Trinity Logan and Sugar Grove OH), Rev. Daniel Golden (St. Paul’s Parkersburg WV).

03/05/2026

Join us on Sunday, March 15, at 4:00 pm for Rev. Christopher McCarthy's installation at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1320 Bath Avenue, Ashland, KY.

We will have special guests, Rev. Kevin Wilson, LCMS Ohio District President (presiding minister), and Rev. Daniel Golden (liturgist) with us for the service. A dinner will follow in the reception hall. We hope to see you there as we welcome Rev. McCarthy to St. Paul's!

01/24/2026

There will be no Sunday School or Church Service tomorrow, Sunday, January 25 due to the anticipated snow.