St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cullman

06/06/2026

What an incredible week at Vacation Bible School!

From hymns and Bible lessons to crafts, games, and fellowship, "Wake, Awake: Watching for Jesus" was a wonderful week of growing in God's Word. A heartfelt thank you to all of our teachers and volunteers who gave so generously of their time and talents. To God alone be the glory!

As we wrap up VBS, we invite all of our children to sing "Wake, Awake" this Sunday during the 10:30 Divine Service. Please have your child in the sanctuary by 10:00 a.m. for practice and to rehearse moving in and out of the choir loft. Parents are asked to sit with their child in the section closest to the choir loft.

We look forward to praising our Lord together one more time!

05/29/2026

We give thanks to God for an exciting opportunity in service and mission. Deaconess Kate Phillips has been called by the LCMS Board of International Mission to serve as a Regional Care Coordinator based in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

As she prepares to begin this new chapter of ministry, we invite our St. Paul’s family to join us as we honor this important milestone. Deaconess Phillips will be installed into this position during the 10:30 AM Divine Service on Sunday, June 7.

Please join us as we gather in the Divine Service, give thanks for God’s guidance, and ask His blessings upon Deaconess Phillips as she serves Christ and His people through this important mission work.

To learn more about Deaconess Phillips and support her ministry abroad, visit lcms.org/phillips.

"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news." Romans 10:15

05/27/2026

The St. Paul’s Evangelism Committee invites our community to a Free Yard Sale on Saturday, June 6th, beginning at 8:00 AM.

Come browse a variety of clothing and household items available completely free of charge. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, support one another, and share in Christian fellowship.

If you have clothing or other items you would like to donate, please reach out to the Evangelism Committee at [email protected].

We invite you to come by, bring a friend, and share in this opportunity to serve and care for our community.

05/25/2026

Yesterday, as we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost, many may have noticed the beautiful new red parament adorning our altar. While we forgot to capture a formal photo of the finished piece, our "Little Lutheran Ladies" graciously stepped in and helped us share a glimpse of it with the congregation.

This Pentecost parament is rich with meaning and symbolism. The twelve flames at the top represent the fire of Pentecost, while the twelve drops below symbolize the blood of the martyrs. At the center, uniting it all, is the Spiritus Gladius — the Sword of the Spirit — the Word of God.

This piece marks the final installment in a year-long project to replace our aging and well-loved paraments. We give heartfelt thanks to Reenie Baumann and Joan Messersmith, whose creativity, craftsmanship, and countless hours of dedicated work brought these beautiful pieces to life. Without their vision and seamstress abilities, these paraments simply would not exist.

Thank you, Reenie and Joan, for sharing your gifts in service to Christ and His Church.

05/25/2026

"Wake, awake, for night is flying..."

Join us June 1st–4th from 5:30–7:30 PM for Wake, Awake: Watching for Jesus, St. Paul’s Hymn VBS.

As we journey through the hymn Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying, children will enjoy music, crafts, games, snacks, and time in God’s Word as we grow together in faith and learn more about Jesus.

Vacation Bible School is a wonderful opportunity to nurture young hearts, build friendships, and share joy!

Children and volunteers can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer. For additional information, email [email protected]

We pray God blesses this special week and all who take part.

05/21/2026

We are excited to announce Mrs. Erin Smith as the new Administrator of St. Paul’s Lutheran School.

As a graduate of St. Paul’s and active member of the congregation, Mrs. Smith brings not only extensive educational experience and leadership, but also a deep understanding of the mission and ministry of St. Paul’s.

As a church family, we ask you to join us in praying not only for our school, but also for Mrs. Smith as she steps into this important role of guiding our young people in their education and helping strengthen the foundation of faith that will support them throughout their lives.

We look forward with joy and confidence to seeing how God will continue to bless St. Paul’s through Mrs. Smith’s leadership.

St. Paul’s Lutheran School names Erin Smith new administrator

https://www.cullmantribune.com/2026/05/20/st-pauls-lutheran-school-names-erin-smith-new-administrator/

05/19/2026

We are excited to welcome Olivia Thoelke to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School!

A recent graduate of Concordia University Irvine, Olivia has been deeply involved in both music and campus life throughout her time there. Her experience includes performing with the Concordia Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Handbells, and several chamber ensembles. Through these opportunities, she traveled extensively and recently performed at Carnegie Hall as principal cellist during a tour in New York City.

Her passion for worship and church music also led her to serve as Chapel Coordinator and Evening Prayer Coordinator, where she helped establish Evening Prayer as an official campus worship opportunity, introducing students to liturgical evening worship services.

Olivia grew up in a musical family alongside her two sisters, and the three enjoyed playing string trios together throughout their childhood. Her family’s journey through Lutheran education has taken them across the country, serving schools and congregations in Illinois, Texas, and now Chicago.

Outside of music, Olivia enjoys baking, cooking, board games, card games, and spending time with friends. While cello was her first musical love, she now especially enjoys playing organ for worship and recreation. She is deeply passionate about liturgy, hymnody, theology, and the beauty of Church worship.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Olivia to the St. Paul’s family! We look forward to the many ways God will work through her gifts and talents in our congregation and school.

05/17/2026

The Lord blessed us with beautiful weather for our church picnic and wiffle ball game today. We hope everyone had a great time! Many thanks to all who cooked, provided side dishes and desserts, and set up.

05/13/2026

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is excited to welcome Vicar Daniel Johnson and his wife, Cecily, to our church family!

Through Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Vicar Johnson has been placed at St. Paul’s to continue his pastoral formation and serve alongside our congregation. We are grateful God has led them here and look forward to welcoming them to Cullman.

Please join us in praying for the Johnsons as they prepare for this new chapter and help us give them a warm St. Paul’s welcome!

Welcome to St. Paul’s, Vicar Daniel and Cecily Johnson!

05/10/2026

Today, we give thanks to God for the gift of mothers and the many women who nurture, guide, and care for others in Christ-like love. We honor mothers, grandmothers, adoptive and foster mothers, and the faithful women who serve as spiritual mothers within the Church.

Their prayers, patience, sacrifice, and steadfast faith help point the next generation to Christ each and every day.

On this Mother’s Day, we also hold close in prayer those longing to be mothers, those who have experienced the loss of a child or mother, and those for whom this day carries both love and sorrow. May God’s comfort and peace surround them.

As Scripture reminds us:
“Her children rise up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31:28

We pray God would strengthen and encourage all women in their vocations and fill their hearts with the same love and grace they so freely share with others.

Happy Mother’s Day from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church!