St. Paul Lutheran Church is a parish of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in downtown Vancouver, Washington. We welcome you to our website, and we welcome you to any event on our worship and activity calendar!

Starting next Sunday, January 29, Vicar Becca will lead a three-week book discussion on “The Year of Living Biblically,” by A.J. Jacobs. The sessions will take place following worship service. Although purchase of the book is not required, it is encouraged. More information, including copies of the first excerpt, are available on the hallway board.

Have you ever wanted to sing in the choir, but can’t commit to attending weekly rehearsals? If so, Fifth Sunday Singers is the group for you! The next fifth Sunday is January 29. Come at 9:00 a.m. to learn the songs that we will sing that morning at the worship service. This is a great time to try out the choir with no strings attached.

It is scholarship time. Applications for the Lof scholarships will be accepted through February 15, and applications for the general scholarships will be accepted through April 15. Application packets are available in the church office. Contact Denneva Coats if you have questions.

Vicar Becca will be leading a congregational retreat February 24-26 at Ocean Park, Washington. The only costs are gas money (car-pooling will be available) and a $20 donation toward the cost of food. Please sign up in the hallway, even if you have previously expressed your interest. See Vicar Becca if you have any questions.

Friends of the Carpenter’s Second Chance Thrift Store celebrated its first anniversary on December 8. The store had a great first year, but in order to continue operating it needs the community’s help. The store is run entirely on volunteer hours, and there are shifts available if you are willing to donate your time. Call the store at 360-750-3867 if you are interested.