ABOUT ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Saint Paul Lutheran Church was founded in 1865 for a purpose. We witness that in Christ, our sins are forgiven. Jesus Christ’s death redeemed us from sin, death and the devil. When His living word is faithfully proclaimed, and given through Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, the Holy Spirit works faith so that we receive eternal life. Through our Lord’s gracious gifts the church rejoices in life together as Christ’s body, sharing God’s love in mercy and witness. Our Lord comes to us in Divine Service, blessing His repentant, hungry people with His word and sacraments. Fed by our Lord, we are strengthened in faith toward God and love for one another.

Our worship follows the liturgy common to Christianity for centuries. We confess our sins, receive absolution, pray the Psalms, hear the Scriptures, confess our faith, pray for all people, receive our Lord’s body and blood under bread and wine and give thanks through song.

Saint Paul Lutheran Church is in fellowship with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. As evangelical Lutherans we confess that the Scriptures are truly God’s word. We also affirm that the Book of Concord (the historic confessions of our church) are true to Scripture.

Go to http://www.lcms.org/lutheranconfessions.

You are welcome to attend the Divine Service and classes about Christian faith and life. We ask first time worshippers to not come to the Lord’s Supper until they speak with the pastor. We have classes
that lead to communion upon request. You are also welcome to our mercy and social events.

If you wish to talk about spiritual life contact Pastor Beck or leave a message with the church secretary. 

Our Pastor 

Rev. Tim Beck was called to Saint Paul Lutheran Church in January of 2014. Before coming to Cincinnati he served urban and rural congregations in Northern California for 14 years. Tim grew up in a not-so-conservative Lutheran church, wandered in broad evangelicalism, earned an M. Divinity and pursued mission work before entering into fellowship with the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. He completed an MA and STM in theology from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2001 and 2008 respectively. His undergraduate degrees are in music and education. He also studied music at the Sibelius Akatemia in Helsinki, Finland. Tim and Kristiina have five children and 8 grandchildren.
Our History
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The Origin of the Lutheran Church in AmericaLutherans arrived in North America during the 1600’s among the Dutch and Swedes as a religious minority. German Lutherans were organized by Henry Muhlenburg in the mid 1700’s. Lutherans became prominent during the massive immigrations of the 1800’s. Lutherans formed associations called synods (walking together) based on shared language and/or common conf...
A Message from Pastor Beck
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Why am I a Lutheran, and a stick in the mud kind at that? There is real freedom in admitting to God just who I really am, deep down. I’m a sinner. I’ve failed to do what pleases God, but especially I’ve failed to be what pleases God. That’s not only about dos and don’ts. It’s about being willing to receive the love of God, and then to share His mercy, grace, and peace with others. In short, I am n...
History of the Lutheran Church
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