St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

06/05/2026

This Sunday, June 7th, join us at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica, as we welcome special guest Pastor Tim Waybright. If you haven't heard Tim preach- he is AWESOME! Really looking forward to his children's message too. Join us for an inspiring service- you'll be glad you came.

Musical prelude at 9:00 AM, Worship at 9:15 AM, followed by a time of fellowship and food. Location: 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. All are welcome!

06/02/2026

FREE CONCERT!

Back by Popular Demand! The brilliant young harpist and organist, Anna Smith, will be returning to the GreenSpring Concert Series this Sunday, June 7th, at 3:00 pm for The King and Queen of Instruments. Enjoy a FREE concert featuring Anna's luminous harp playing and organ artistry, followed by a lovely reception. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers! St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.

Can't wait for this concert!

05/22/2026

If you LOVE music, you will LOVE St. Paul's. We have three special musical events coming up this weekend!

TOMORROW! Saturday, May 23, 2026, 3:00 PM- FREE CONCERT!
GreenSpring Concert Series presents Colin Davin, renowned classical guitarist and Associate Professor of Guitar at Shenandoah Conservatory. Colin has performed across the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. This concert is not to be missed! A reception will follow.

Sunday, May 24, 2026- 9:00 AM- Patriotic Tribute to Memorial Day
Enjoy special music from trumpeter Mark Nichols and organist/pianist Alexander Kordzaia during St. Paul's worship service. Our Guest Speaker is Richard Cutting.
9:00 AM: Musical Prelude, 9:15 AM- Worship Service. Followed by a Social Hour with Fellowship and Food

Sunday, May 24th, 2026- 2:00 PM- 77th Annual Business Meeting and Memorial Service of The Utica Cemetery Association
The speaker is Rev. Tim Waybright, full-time supply pastor at Faith United Church of Christ and a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica. The title of his message is “Remembering”. Concert Pianist Alexander Kordzaia, Director of Music Ministries at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica, will provide special music. Refreshments will follow.

Location: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788

05/21/2026

Join us this Sunday at St. Paul's as we welcome guest speaker Richard Cutting, and enjoy special music from trumpeter Mark Nichols, and organist/pianist Alexander Kordzaia.

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
9:00 AM: Musical Prelude
9:15 AM: Worship Service
Followed by a Social Hour with Fellowship and Food
Location: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788

Whether you're a longtime believer or just beginning your faith journey, you’re warmly invited to experience worship, community, and inspiration with us.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more about our guest musician:
Mark David Nichols is a dynamic trumpeter, performer, and dedicated music educator based in the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region.

A versatile artist who moves effortlessly between styles, Mark brings brilliance and heart to classical, jazz, sacred, and pop music. His rich, expressive sound and musical sensitivity have been shaped by distinguished mentors including John Slezak, Ernest Wolfle, Rick Ensminger, Terry Schwartz, Ross Beacraft, and Bill Dunn. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance from Wheaton Conservatory of Music.

Mark has performed with some of the area’s finest ensembles, including the award-winning Spires Brass Band, Rockville Brass Band, Wheaton Concert Band, the Spires and Creekside Brass Quintets, his own Mark Nichols Trio, the high-energy Prophets of Cool, and many of the DMV’s top big bands. Whether delivering a soaring solo, blending seamlessly in a quintet, or driving a jazz combo, he brings professionalism, creativity, and joy to every performance.

In addition to performing, Mark is a passionate educator. He teaches trumpet and jazz privately and through the Eric Byrd Jazz Studio, inspiring the next generation of musicians with the same excellence he brings to the stage.

We look forward to a wonderful service!

05/18/2026

FREE CONCERT! GreenSpring Concert Series is proud to present Colin Davin, renowned virtuoso Classical Guitarist, this Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, Maryland 21788. This free concert is a perfect opportunity to experience an hour of world-class live music, so please invite family, friends, and neighbors! The concert will be followed by a reception and an opportunity to meet the artist. https://youtu.be/IzAZwE0OF2E?si=4aTm1_4PejlX-P5U

Colin Davin’s solo concert program will tell distinct musical stories through a diverse repertoire unlimited by time, place, or style. Colin’s eclectic musical personality shines through in these performances, from exciting, soulful music from Spain and Latin America to explorations of profound music by J.S. Bach, the masters of modern classical music, and much more.

Colin has been critically acclaimed as “a player with a virtuoso’s technique, a deeply expressive musicianship, and a probing imagination” (American Record Guide) who “has the distinct ability to wring the depths of expressiveness from all that he plays” (Classical Guitar Magazine) as an artist of “precision, musical intelligence and passion.” (Cleveland Classical) In addition to performing in the most celebrated concert halls around the globe, Colin has even appeared on The Tonight Show with David Letterman!

You won't want to miss this amazing concert!

Guitarist Colin Davin performs his arrangement of the Gigue from J.S. Bach's 6th Cello Suite (BWV 1012) in the workshop of celebrated luthier Joshia de Jonge...

05/15/2026

Get ready for some fun!!

04/29/2026

Mark your calendars: WOMEN’S LEAGUE SPRING FLING AND PLANT AUCTION — Thursday, May 7, at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. Dinner ($15 adults, $6 children under 12) followed by a lively plant auction.

04/29/2026

Join us this Sunday, May 3, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica! We're honored to have Pastor Tim Waybright leading us in worship.

Musical prelude 9:00 AM
Worship 9:15 AM, Social Hour to follow.

10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.

All are welcome!

04/20/2026

You’re warmly invited to worship with us this Sunday, April 26th, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica! We’re delighted to welcome back Rev. Samuel Martz to the pulpit. He will inspire us with his sermon, "Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd."

Musical prelude 9:00 AM
Worship 9:15 AM
Social Hour following worship with refreshments and fellowship

Location: 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788

Whether you’re a longtime believer or just beginning your faith journey, all are welcome — we look forward to seeing you!

04/14/2026

You’re warmly invited to worship with us this Sunday, April 19th, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica! We’re delighted to welcome Rev. Susan Beck from the Community of St. Dysmas, the Lutheran/mainline Protestant ministry in the Maryland state prison system, to the pulpit. We are thrilled that guest musician Krista Hagglund will also be returning to share her talents with us.

Musical prelude 9:00 AM
Worship 9:15 AM
Social Hour following worship with refreshments and fellowship

Location: 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.

Whether you’re a longtime believer or just beginning your faith journey, all are welcome — we look forward to seeing you!