Holy Week at St. Paul’s

April 13 – April 20, 2025

Holy Week is the most sacred time of the Christian year—a journey through Jesus’ final days, his crucifixion, and the joy of his resurrection on Easter. Through powerful liturgies and moving traditions, we invite you to walk alongside Christ, discovering hope and new life.

• Palm Sunday, April 13 — 10:00 AM
• Monday, April 14 — 12:10 PM
• Tuesday, April 15 — 6:30 PM
• Wednesday, April 16 — 12:10 PM
• Maundy Thursday, April 17 — 6:30 PM
• Good Friday, April 18 — 12:10 PM and 6:30 PM
• Traditional Stations of the Cross — 12:10 PM
• Intergenerational Stations of the Cross — 4:30 PM
• A tactile and interactive station of the cross that utilizes language that is developmentally appropriate for children.
• Holy Saturday Morning Service, April 19 — 9:00 AM
• Easter Vigil (Saturday Evening), April 19 — 6:30 PM
• Easter Day Morning Service, April 20 — 7:00 AM
• Easter Day Service with Brass April 20 — 10:00 AM
• Easter Egg Hunt and Flowering of the Cross Following Service

Mark your calendar and join us for this sacred journey! Visit stpaulskcmo.org/holy-week for the full schedule and details. All are welcome - invite your friends!

Maundy Thursday Dinner in Parish Hall - RSVP Required

This year, we will be sharing a meal in the Parish Hall beginning at 5:00 PM prior to the service in the Nave at 6:30 PM. If you would like to join us, please RSVP no later than Monday, April 14th, by emailing the Church Office or calling 816-931-2850.

This will be a Mediterranean meal with standard options for children (chicken tenders, mac & cheese). A suggested donation of $20/adult and $5/child for the dinner can be made upon arrival via Realm, cash, or check. While we are grateful for these donations, please attend whether you can contribute or not! Also, remember to submit your childcare expense to the church office for reimbursement.

Easter Altar Donations

In memory of loved ones and in thanksgiving, please consider making a contribution to our Easter Altar.

All contributions are appreciated, and can be mailed to 11 E 40th St, Kansas City, MO 64111, placed in the alms basin on Sunday, or you can contact Nicole or the Church Office at 816-931-2850 no later than April 13. You may also fill out a form online.

Please make sure to mark “Easter Altar” on your check or envelope!

Pantry Van Donations No Longer Accepted

As many of you know, the Pantry Van ministry has officially concluded its operations. We are deeply grateful to Lowell and to all of you who supported this outreach with donations over the years.

Please note that we are no longer accepting Pantry Van donations at the church. If you still have items you'd like to give, Lowell has made arrangements to deliver them directly to trusted community partners. You can contact her directly to coordinate.

This Sunday’s Anthem at St. Paul’s

We are honored to present Hymn to God in My Sickness, a new work for organ and choir by our own Kurt Knecht. Commissioned by members of the St. Paul’s Choir, this anthem was composed to celebrate and honor our Director of Music and conductor, Sam Anderson.

The piece sets a text by John Donne, the 17th-century poet and Anglican priest. Written during a time of grave illness, the poem reflects a soul preparing for death—not with fear, but with hope and trust in God’s mercy. Donne’s words invite us into a deeper contemplation of faith, mortality, and divine love.

We look forward to premiering this powerful new work in worship on Sunday!

Easter Egg Hunt Candy Collection

We’re now collecting candy donations for the Easter Egg Hunt! Please leave your contributions in the baskets located near the North and South entrances.

Teens are invited to join us in the undercroft on April 16 at 9:00 a.m. to help stuff the eggs—thank you for lending a hand!

Graduation Sunday is May 18th

We want to celebrate with you! If you or someone you know is graduating from school (8th grade and up), completing a course, degree, or program work we can honor, or has done so since last May, please submit their name and their course or school of completion to the Church Office email by Monday, May 5th.

Young Adult Game Night – Saturday, April 12

Are you in your 20s or 30s—or just feel like a young adult at heart? Join other young adults from St. Paul’s for a relaxed evening of board games, drinks, and great company at Pawn and Pint (613 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106). We’ll gather around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. Come connect and unwind. Hope to see you there!

April Birthdays

Walker Adams, Reas Bowman, Alex Boyd, Bryant Calloway, Kristina Carignan, Jan Carter, Alexandra Connors, Paula Connors, Michael Doubleday, Erik Elving, Ella Howard, Lynnis Jameson, Wade Kerrigan, Celia Martin, Kent McCall, Robert Moriarty, Mary Ann Nelson, Alex Powell, Anna Rudy, Kate Shlesener, Zach Schneider, Scott Seitter, Lucy Wagner, Dan Welch, and Jason Wiens.

April Anniversaries

TR & Nancy Franklin, Jonathan & Janette Platter, and John & Ann Readey

You may email us or log in to Realm to update your information!

Gumbo Fest at St. Paul's

On April 26th from 12-4 PM, St. Paul's will be the host for the Prospect KC's Gumbo Fest, with live music, vendors, and kids activities, too!

For more info, including tickets to attend or to register a gumbo cooking time, click here! St. Paul's attendees receive discounted tickets!

Campus Improvement Projects: Enhancing Safety and Expanding Access

Thanks to the support of the Day School community, this year’s SPEDS Auction was a tremendous success—raising over $560,000! Of that, $350,000 has been designated for the Fund-a-Need project: the construction of two new parking lots to expand access to our growing campus.

These improvements come at a time of remarkable growth for both the church and the school. With the school at full capacity and increased attendance and engagement on Sundays, expanding parking is an important step in supporting our community.

The parking lots include:

• A lot on the southeast corner of the existing field, as part of the long-term campus Master Plan.
• A second lot at the current garden space at 40th and Walnut.

Together, these lots will add approximately 60 additional spaces to campus.

As designs take shape and details are finalized, we will continue to keep the congregation informed and provide opportunities for engagement and feedback.

We are also committed to honoring the memorials currently located in these areas. Church leadership will work directly with families to ensure these spaces are relocated with care and remain a meaningful part of our campus. Additionally, while the current garden will be removed, we’ve identified a potential location for a new garden, should someone be interested in leading that ministry.