St. Paul Lutheran Church
An LCMS Church

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Pastor

Rev. John Holyer

We welcomed Pastor Holyer to St. Paul in June of 2023, along with his wife, Miranda, and daughters, Greta & Eleanor. In addition being a husband, a father and serving as a pastor, he enjoys healthy debate, sarcasm, using power tools, reading, watching movies, sports, and an occasional good beer.


After graduating from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, in 2006, Pastor Holyer received his first call to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon, OH, serving there until December of 2014. From December 2014 to June 2023, he served as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Lansing, IL, prior to coming to Annapolis.


A favorite quote: [said of God] “For Thou hast made us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they rest in Thee.” – St. Augustine of Hippo, Confessions (Book One, part I)


A favorite verse: “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10) This is the verse that I chose at my confirmation at age 14. I believe I was captivated by the Christian martyrs who paid the ultimate price, dying for their faith. As I’ve gotten older, I gained a much deeper appreciation for the daily sacrifices we are called to make for our faith and for all those we are called by Christ to love. Though we do not die for our faith, we are still called to submit our lives to Christ. For me that meant serving as a pastor.

Church Council

President

Ray Schlauch

Treasurer(s), Assistant Treasurer, Financial Secretary

Sandy & Jason Lui, Ellen Phipps, David Lawson

Secretary

Jill Ray

Christian Fellowship Chair

Sylvia Rose

Mission Board Chair

Elfie Eberle

Property Board Chair

Jamie Jaseph

Head Elder

Duane Sheldon

Elders

David Lawson

Steve Hopp

Collan Rosier

Dave Schultz

Newsletter

The Anchor

We publish a monthly newsletter, The Anchor, that comes out on the first of the month. Copies are available in the church lobby. To receive a copy via email, please click the button below.


Note: Over the years, our newsletters have gone by different names, including The Lamplighter. Check back here for a look at one of the earlier copies.

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Historical Highlights of St. Paul

September 14, 1952

First organization meeting-42 present.  

Sunday afternoon services scheduled.  

St. Paul, Annapolis, a mission under taking of St. Paul's Glen Burnie.

September 1953

Vicar C. Querbach of Detroit, MI, began regular duties at Annapolis.

Church party was organized

Worship service held in Annapolis Recreation Center auditorium.

July 1, 1954

Board of Missions and Church Extension of the Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod assumes responsibility for the Annapolis Mission

August 1, 1954

Rev. Nau ordained and installed as Pastor of St. Paul, Annapolis

April 14, 1955

Rogers Heights property purchased as site for new church edifice

October 7, 1956

Ground broken for new edifice

January 27, 1957

Cornerstone laid for new edifice

June 2, 1957

Dedication of new church

Click here for the full church history

Lutherans Are...

Lutherans are “good news” people

We believe that by grace God has given us salvation through Jesus Christ. It is this “good news” of God’s inclusive love that is to be proclaimed to all people.

Lutherans are “concerned” people

We believe that everyone is important and the whole person is precious in the sight of God. Poverty, injustice, racism, hunger…all these are forms of evil which need to be changed by people committed to the “good news” of God acting through Jesus Christ in our world.

Lutherans are “forward-looking” people

We believe that our Lord is coming again; but, while we wait for his return, we are to love God and our neighbors as ourselves.

Mission Statement

Knowing Christ!

Knowing Christ!

Knowing Christ!

Loving Christ!

Knowing Christ!

Knowing Christ!

Serving Christ!

Knowing Christ!

Serving Christ!

Our Vision

We see ourselves as a growing congregation, centered on a traditional Lutheran celebration each Sunday of Word and Sacrament, proclaiming the love of God in Christ Jesus to our community and our world, as we respond to God’s love with lives of praise and joyful service. You are invited to come and share with us as we grow!

St. Paul Lutheran Church-LCMS

31 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Ph: 410.268.2400

Email: stpaulannapolis@gmail.com

Sunday worship: 9:30am


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