St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Iglesia Luterana San Pablo

06/16/2026

Day one of this year's summer camp was an incredible success! With Healing Waters as our theme, we kicked off our adventure on the majestic Mississippi River. Huge thanks to the volunteers and the 31 amazing neighborhood kids joining us this year!

06/10/2026

Preparing Bridge Builders for the Church and the World

“Grateful for the opportunity to welcome clergy colleagues from Minnesota to Texas for several days of learning, relationship-building, and reflection on immigration justice, border realities, and faith-based organizing. Together we explored how local experiences can inform broader movements for solidarity, listened to community leaders engaged in this work, and strengthened connections across regions. These conversations reminded us that meaningful responses to migration emerge through relationships, shared learning, and collective commitment to justice.”

At the close of the spring semester, the Rev. Dr. Gregory L. Cuéllar, Professor in the Ruth A. Campbell Chair of Biblical Studies, welcomed a clergy delegation to campus from Minneapolis. This delegation was led by the Rev. Hierald Osorto (MDiv’18), Austin Seminary Alum and Lead Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Iglesia Luterana San Pablo, alongside Rabbi Arielle Lekach-Rosenberg, Lead Rabbi of Shir Tikvah MN Congregation, and the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel, Pastor for Justice Ministries and the Director of the Center for Sustainable Justice Lyndale United Church of Christist.

Blessings to this great group in their shared ministries, we can’t wait to see the fruits of their labors and partnership come to bear in bringing about healing and justice here and beyond.

Stay tuned for more inspiring features and stories highlighting the continued work of bridge building and preparation of bridge builders here at Austin Seminary and beyond.
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About Austin Seminary:
Austin Seminary is where faith meets purpose. Located at the intersection of significant societal and geographical borderlands in Austin, Texas, the Seminary fosters an environment of unparalleled cross-cultural learning, understanding, and development. Grounded in the Presbyterian-Reformed tradition, Austin Seminary prepares adaptive, imaginative Christian leaders who bridge divides, inspire faith, and make an impact where God calls them.

Learn more today at www.austinseminary.edu.

06/07/2026

Join us for an exciting day of fun at the San Pablo annual block party! Hang out with Alma Andina, dance to lively beats, enjoy delicious pizza from Northern Fires, or cool off with ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s. Try your hand on the mechanical bull or relax with a henna tattoo. We hope to see you today from 1-4pm for an unforgettable community celebration.

04/30/2026

We are honored to share that our own Pastor Ingrid will be receiving the 2026 Confessor of Christ Award from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) on May 18.

This year, the LSTC faculty chose to honor the people of Minnesota who demonstrated deep, sacrificial love for their neighbors during Operation Metro Surge. The award recognizes the countless everyday people who put their faith into action, organizing and standing in solidarity to resist unjust tactics and defend the dignity of our community members.

Pastor Ingrid is receiving this award alongside Rev. Hierald Osorto and Rev. Jane Buckley-Farlee. The three of them are being recognized as representatives of the many church leaders, congregants, and ordinary Minnesotans who showed extraordinary courage when our community needed it most.

We are deeply grateful for Pastor Ingrid’s leadership, and we give thanks for the broader community of Minnesotans who continue to fight for justice, due process, and humanity.

04/18/2026

¡Aleluya! En este tiempo pascual, el espíritu de nuestra celebración del Domingo de Pascua sigue latiendo en nosotros, y nuestra comunidad se regocijó por la resurrección de nuestro Señor con alegría audaz y asombro. Porque Cristo ha resucitado, nos atrevemos a amar con valentía y a vivir con fe inquebrantable.
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Alleluia! This Eastertide, the spirit of our Easter Sunday gathering still pulses through us, as our community rejoiced in the resurrection of our Lord with fearless joy and awe. Because Christ is risen, we dare to love with courage and live with unwavering faith.

04/02/2026

Did you see our latest Holy Week schedule? For details visit our website: sanpablostpaul.org/holyweek2026.
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¿Viste nuestro horario de Semana Santa? Para más detalles visite nuestra pagina web: sanpablostpaul.org/holyweek2026.

03/31/2026

Palm Sunday 2026 / Domingo de Ramos 2026

03/31/2026

Recently, MPR News host Angela Davis brought together a panel of faith leaders to discuss the recent federal immigration surge in Minnesota. Tune in at 9AM to hear Pastor Hierald and three of his colleagues share their firsthand experiences from the past few months.

When ICE surged into Minnesota in January, communities didn’t just face a legal issue. They faced a moral one. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, faith leaders who were on the front lines reflect on what their communities experienced and discuss the importance of faith in the resistance.

03/17/2026

Thomas Friedman highlights the partnership between San Pablo-St. Paul's and Shir Tikvah in his larger opinion piece in the NY Times. Link to the NY Times opinion piece in the comments. Area Synod, ELCA Ammparo

03/09/2026

A few weeks ago, Pastor Hierald opened up to Go Fourth Media about the core values that drive his ministry and the bravery and resilience of our community. Area Synod, ELCA