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On July 19th, St. Paul’s ABIDE team secured Linda and Eric Carpenter-Grantham, the initiators of "Eric's Law -Yellow Butterfly" to speak to the congregation in recognition of Disability Pride Month.

Maryland has approved this voluntary designation of a hidden disability (such as autism) on licenses and bumper stickers. A bill is before DC to allow it as well in a hope that this will ultimately expand nationwide. 

Eric’s law will allow individuals with nonapparent disabilities – defined as a disability that is not immediately obvious or visible, whether developmental or intellectual — to obtain a motor vehicle license, moped license, or identification card that includes a symbol indicating that its bearer has a nonapparent disability. Moving forward, applications and renewals for these forms of identification will allow the applicant to indicate their disability status.

One can view what Eric and his mother said on the recording from Sunday linked here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oFw6piWYi-M?si=6OtOBHPpQKOyePAS&t=267

Prime Time Center @ St. Paul's

2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.

The Prime Time Center ( for those aged 60+) gathers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month between 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for fun and fellowship.  The day starts with exercise followed by lunch and then entertainment or a lecture. Contact: Joy Belew at joyb@stpaulslutherandc.com for more information.

Upcoming Schedule

August 12, 2026

11 am – Noon  — Exercise

Noon – 1 pm —  Lunch

1 pm – 2 pm  — Jerry Roman: The Piano Man

To view more dates, Click Here.

St. Paul’s Food Pantry: Proud partner of the Capital Area Food Bank, offering food to those in need on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month from 10 am - noon. All those in need are welcome - no referral necessary.

We are always looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact the church office at 202.966.5489 or office@stpaulslutherandc.com

UPCOMING DATES:

August 1st & 15th

September 5th & 19th

‍The RISE AND SHINE KIDS' CLUB features units centered on Bible stories that culminate in fun kid-oriented service projects. To learn more about Rise and Shine Kids' Club, visit riseandshinekidsclub.substack.com. While there, subscribe to the club's Substack newsletter to have scheduling and activity updates sent directly to your inbox. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact either Valerie Nadal (vaenadal@gmail.com) or Donna Hershey (donna.hershey@gmail.com).

Pride Parade: June 20th

Members of St. Paul’s joined the ELCA Metro DC Synod in the DC Pride Parade on June 20th. 75 members of the ELCA, including our Bishop, Phil Hirsch, marched in all. Marchers proudly shared God’s Love with LGBTQIA+ folks (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual) who have historically been marginalized by the Church.

Discover the story of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Washington, DC, through two short videos available on Best Address Group’s very own Joe Himali’s Facebook page.

One explores the rich history of our church building.

The other highlights the beauty of our Shantz Organ.

We invite you to watch, like, and share—your engagement helps raise awareness both within our congregation and throughout the DC community.

Thank you for helping us tell St. Paul’s story!
📽️ LINK Video

BIBLE STUDY

Thursdays @ Noon in Schafer Hall

Join the Pastor and this group for a weekly discussion of the upcoming lectionary. All are welcome!

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Sundays @ 9:30 AM in Schafer Hall

RESUMES IN SEPTEMBER!

“Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed.”                    — Isaiah 1:17

Recently, Pastor Andrea invited us into the shared work of justice and compassion. In response to this call to action, St. Paul’s members are building a community within our congregation to share information, learn about advocacy opportunities, and participate in events to stand up and speak out for a more just world. 

To learn more, contact the office here or call (202)966-5489.