st. paul's lutheran family


PLEASE NOTE: Starting Sunday, September 10, St. Paul's will continue with the summer schedule until further notice: Communion Service at 9:00 am with Faith LINK at 10:15 am. 

The Communion service will be available by live-streaming on YouTube 


Face coverings are optional for worship at St. Paul's.  


For information contact the church office by telephone

             (775-882-3020) or by email (stpaulcarson@gmail.com ).


Note: Annual Congregation Meeting, Sunday, June 11, following 9:00 am Service; includes Approval of Fiscal Year Budget & Election of Council Members


Click here to link to live-streaming services.


Sunday Holy Communion 9:00 am (live streamed) 

Faith LINK (St. Paul's Sunday School Program) 10:15 am

For Faith LINK (Vacation Bible School & Sunday School) Registration form, click here


We welcome you to our website, and even more we welcome you to visit us in our worship.  We are a community of Christians who accept the Lutheran Confessions and worship using a variety of traditional and contemporary services.

 

The Worship booklets & announcements for the Regular and YouTube services are posted in the section below. To join  the on-line services just click on the YouTube link above.




We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought great hardship to many people in countless ways.  For those of us who have the means and who desire to support the on-going ministry of St. Paul's there are several ways that financial support can be provided: 

1) using your bank's "Bill Pay" program; 

2) using checks sent to the church (St. Paul's Lutheran Family, PO  Box 20876, CC, NV 89721); 

3) using the Paypal account directing your donation to "St. Paul's Lutheran Family"; & 

4) using the Simply Giving program to send regular donations to St. Paul's.``

Simply Giving Form


For our current calendar, click here

Previous calendars are available in the COMMUNICATION section


For our most recent newsletter, click here

Current and past newsletters are available in the COMMUNICATION section.


Interim Pastor: The Rev. Michael Patterson

Letter from former Pastor Adamik (Click here)


Carson City is the capital of the State of Nevada. 

The City is home to about 55,000 residents. 

St. Paul's Lutheran Family also serves residents of the nearby towns/areas of Dayton, Virginia City, Silver City, 

Silver Springs, Washoe Valley, Gardnerville-Minden, and Lake Tahoe.


St. Paul's is located at 1201 North Saliman Road, Carson City, NV,  just north of Carson City High School.

Mailing address: St. Paul's Lutheran Family, PO Box 20876, Carson City, NV  89721-0876


If you have questions and are interested in participating in our worship services or other activities, we invite you to call the church at: (775) 882-3020, or send us an email to: stpaulcarson@gmail.com


worship booklets


(Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Holy Communion Services @ St. Paul's 

Holy Communion Services are held Sundays at 9:00 am.  The regular schedule will resume on Sunday, September 10.


For more information call

775-882-3020 or email stpaulcarson@gmail.com.


St. Paul's publishes the worship booklets & announcements for in person services and live streaming YouTube services below.


YouTube Links:

For Live Streaming services click here

For non-Live Streaming dates click here (upon entry, click on "Playlists")


Click on the desired Sunday:


Sunday, July 2, Pentecost 5, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, June 25, Pentecost 4.  9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, June 18, Pentecost 4, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, June 11, Pentecost 3, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, June 4, Pentecost 2, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, May 28, Pentecost, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, May 21,  Easter 7,  9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, May 14,  Easter 6,  9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, May 7,  Easter 5,  9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, April 30, Easter 4, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, April 23, Easter 3,  9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday,  April 16, Easter 2, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, April 9, Easter, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, April 2, Palm/Passion, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, March 26, 5th Lent, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, March 19, 4th Lent, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, March 12, 3rd Lent, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, March 5, 2nd Lent, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, February 26, 1st Lent, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, February 19, Transfiguration,  9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, February 12, Epiphany 6, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, February 5, Epiphany 5, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, January 29, Epiphany 4, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, January 22, Epiphany 3, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, January 15, Epiphany 2, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, January 8, Baptism of our Lord, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, January 1, Christmas 1-Name of Jesus, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day, 9:00 am Worship Booklet

Saturday, December 24, 9:00 pm, Christmas Eve Worship Booklet

Saturday, December 24, 3:00 pm, Christmas Eve Worship Booklet

Sunday, December 18, Advent 4, Worship Booklet

Sunday, December 11, Advent 3, Worship Booklet

Sunday, December 4, Advent 2, Worship Booklet

Sunday, November 27, Advent 1, Worship Booklet

Sunday, November 20 Christ the King, Worship Booklet

Sunday, November 13, Pentecost 23, Worship Booklet

Sunday, November 6, All Saints Day, Worship Booklet

Sunday, October 30, Reformation, Worship Booklet

Sunday, October 23, Pentecost 20, Worship Booklet

Sunday, October 16, Pentecost 19, Worship Booklet

Sunday, October 9, Pentecost 18, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming:

Sunday, October 2, Pentecost 17, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming:

Sunday, Sept. 25, Pentecost 16 Worship Booklet 

Live streaming:

Sunday, Sept. 18, Pentecost 15, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming:

Sunday, Sept. 11, Pentecost 14, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming:

Sunday, Sept. 4, Pentecost 13, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming:

Sunday, August 28, Pentecost 12, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, August 21, Pentecost 11, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, August 14, Pentecost 10, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, August 6, Pentecost 9, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, July 31, Pentecost 8, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, July 24, Pentecost 7, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, July 17, Pentecost 6, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, July 10, Pentecost 5, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, July 3, Pentecost 4, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, June 26, Pentecost 3, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 10"30 am service)

Sunday, June 19, Pentecost 2, Worship Booklet 

Sunday, June 12, Trinity, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 9:00 am service)

Sunday, June 5, Pentecost, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 10:30 am service)

Sunday, May 29, Easter 7, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 10:30 am service)

Sunday, May 22, Easter 6, Worship Booklet 

Live streaming: 10:30 am service)

Sunday, May 15, Easter 5, Worship Booklet 

(Live streaming: 10:30 am service)




welcome to st. paul's



Regular Sunday Schedule

Holy Communion, 9:00 a.m.

Faith-Link (Sunday School & Adult Class), 10:15 a.m. 

Those who've gone before us


Mrs. Elnore (Ellie) Week, 95, formerly an active long time member of St. Paul's and a regular participant in the now defunct LEE Group, died on January 7, 2023. Ellie's Celebration of Life will be June 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 US HWY 395 N, Carson Cit, NV. Foe Ellie's obituary, click here.


Mrs. Ellen Weisser Boone, 80, widow of Daniel, mother of Christine(†) and Teresa; grandmother of Jessica, Lukas, Derek, & Stevie;  great-grandmother of five; and sister-in-law of Marie Bone; died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  Viewing and funeral services are scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2023 10 am and 11:30 am at Walton's Chapel of the Valley, 1281 N Roop St., Carson City.  For Ellen's obituary, click here.


Mr. Angelo DeFelice, 88, husband of Mary, father of Lori & Marilou, grandfather of Philip, Hayden, & Samantha, died on Saturday, February 4, 2023.  Angelo and Mary were long time active members and supporters St. Paul's.  Fitzhenry's Funeral Home is working with the family. `A Celebration of Life is planned for May 20, 2023 at St. Paul's in Carson City. For Angelo's obituary click here.


Mr. Robert Larson, 85, husband of Karen, died on December 23, 2022.  Bob and Karen were members of St. Paul's until about six years ago. Bob was the author of the article below on the Stained-Glass Window at St. Paul's: "WHAT DO YOU SEE IN THE WNDOW?"   For Bob's obituary in the Nevada Appeal, click here.


Mr. Paul Enders, 75, died on November 24, 2022.  Paul was Jan's husband and father of Anita and Teresa.  The Enders family are long-time members of St. Paul's.  The Celebration of Life service for Paul is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's. For Paul's obituary click here.


Mr. Kenneth C. Elverum, 76, died on November 17, 2022, in Helena, Montana.  Ken was Kay's husband, and father of Peter, Patrick, & Katie. Ken and his family were long time active members of St. Paul's. The  Elverums recently moved to Montana after living many years in Carson City. Ken served as congregation president for several years. A celebration of life service for Ken was held Saturday, March 18, 11:00 am at St. Paul's.  For Ken's obituary click here.


Mrs. LaVerne Marjorie Jory, 79, died on November 2, 2022. Laverne frequently participated in worship at St. Paul's.  She is the mother of Deanna Fine (husband, Jeffrey) and daughter Denise Bradbury, grandmother of  Morgan & Delaney Fine. Additional information will be available here.


Mr. Harold Joe Nolte, 66, husband of Karen, and son-in-law of June Bennett-Hansen, died on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals and Cremations, Carson City, NV.


Mrs. Mary Ann Neumann, 95, died on April 4, 2022. Mary was a long-time faithful member of St. Paul's, who for many years greeted the worshippers at the 10:30 am service. Mary's Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 11:00 a.m. at Hope Crossing Community Church, 1505 Railroad Dr., Carson City.


Mrs. Nita Menveg, 95, died on April 3, 2022. Nita was the mother of Jay Olshen and Brad Forbes, grandmother of Nick Olshen & Shannon Peters; and great-grandmother of Roman & Solomon Olshen. She was a long-time faithful member and devoted supporter of St. Paul's. At Nita's request no service is currently planned.

 

Mrs. Mary Burgeson, 82, died on February 4, Mary and Herb, her deceased husband (d: 4/14/2011). were very active in the life of St. Paul's for many years. Celebration of Life services are pending.


Mrs. Betty Clamp, 83, wife of Otis, mother of Chuck Bailey, and grandmother of Tristan, Cerce, & Lauryn, died on January 31, 2022.


Ms. Deborah "Debbie" Jean Revelle, 53, youngest daughter of Nellie Revelle, sister of Karen and Cheryl (deceased), and mother of Kyle (deceased), died on January 3, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Debbie's Celebration of Life was held on  Sunday March 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter's. For Debbie's obituary from Walton's Funeral Home, click here.


Mrs. Maxine Bowton, 88, widow of Russell, mother of Tracy & Christina, died on New Year's Eve (12/31/2021).  Maxine and her beloved Russ were long-time active members of St. Paul's. Maxine was interred at a graveside service on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Lone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City, NV.


Mrs. Judith Lowther, 83, husband of Dick, mother of Rob, Gale, Karen, Brian, and Matthew (deceased); stepmother of Susan and Brian; grandmother of seven., died on December 15, 2021. Judy was a very active member and leader of St. Paul's. As a charter member of St. Paul's, she was very active in the organization and management of the new congregation.  Her Celebration of Life will be help on Saturday, April 9, 2022, 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's.  For Judy's obituary in the Nevada Appeal, click here.


Ms. Christine D. Boone, 58, daughter of Ellen and Daniel (deceased), mother of Jessica Allison, Lucas, Derek, & Stevie Butterfield; grandmother of 6; sister of Teresa Vermillion;  niece of Marie Boone, died of Covid-19 on September 11, 2021.  Her memorial services are pending.  For Christine's obituary, click here.


Mrs. Betty Thoreson, 82, long-time and active member of St. Paul's died on Friday August 27, 2021.  Betty was the wife of Jay, (who died in 2002), the mother of Richard (who died in 1986),  Donald, and Julie.  Her three grandchildren are  Marvin, Shanelle, and Keely.  She was able to meet her new great-granddaughter recently.  Betty's memorial service was held on Saturday, October 9 (Betty's birthday), 11:00 a.m.  at St. Paul's. For Betty's obituary, click here.


Mrs. Peggy Truttman, 95, mother of Linda Wilson and Elizabeth Eder died on Tuesday, July 13. Peggy was a faithful and active member of St. Paul's.  For many years Peggy was the primary organizer of funeral receptions for WELCA,  Peggy's memorial service was held Saturday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. at Walton's Funeral Home, 1281 N. Roop St., Carson City. A reception followed the service at the Elks Lodge, 515 N. Nevada St., Carson City.   For Peggy's obituary, click here. 


Mr. Charles Lacugna, 86, husband of Darlene (for 65 years), father of Susan and Charles, grandfather of Eric, Evan, & Amber, and great-grandfather of two, died on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Chuck and Darlene  had been long-time active members of St. Paul's. For the article about Chuck & Darlene on their 65th wedding anniversary, click here. Chuck's service will be Saturday, October 16th at Carson Valley United Methodist Church 1375 Centerville Lane Gardnerville, Nevada 89410.  


Ms. Laura Kauf, 55, daughter of sainted Ed & Ann Kauf, and sister of Jennifer Overlock and Jeffrey Kauf,  and niece of Nellie Revelle, died on Saturday, 5/15/2021.


Mrs. Cheryl Ann (Revelle) Ewing, 55, daughter of Nellie Revelle and sister of Karen and Debbie, mother of three and grandmother of two, died of Covid-19 on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. For Cheryl's obituary, written by her sister, Karen, click here.


Mrs. Greta Leigh O'Kelley, mother of Kimberly Esenarro and Karrie Alexander and  grandmother of Michael & Joshua Esenarro, Austin O'Kelley, and Andrew Alexander, and a long-rime and much beloved member of St. Paul's died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's. For Greta's obituary click here.


Mrs. Evelyn Luterick, mother of Larry, Dana, and Cindy Wudke, grandmother of four and great-grandmother of two, and a long-time and much beloved member  of St. Paul's, died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 .  A graveside service was held Thursday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. at Lone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City.


Mr. Colin McPhail, 75, husband of Judy, father of Heather, Heidi, Holly, & Hope; grandfather of Anna, Sean, Nakita, Hailey, Syrena, & Lindsay; and great-grandfather of Liam, Levi, Joey, & Haiden, died on March 25, 2021, one day before his & Judy's 55th wedding anniversary. The memorial service for Colin was held on Saturday, May 29, 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's.


Mr. Dennis Moltz, 68, husband of Rozette, and father of Andrew & Christopher and a member of St. Paul's died on March 5, 2021.  Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, Carson City,  775-882-1766.  The memorial service for Dennis was held Saturday,  August 7, at St. Paul's.


Mrs. Renee Woslum, wife of Clay, mother of Ruth, Judy, Laura, and Rich passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Renee was an extremely important and active participant in the life of St. Paul's: church secretary, Sunday School, WELCA, LEE Group, and most recently a member of the church council.  Renee's memorial service was held on Saturday, May 22, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul's.


Mrs. JoAnne Zila, widow of Frank who died in September 2017, passed away on January 11, 2021.  St. Paul's was notified by grandson, Vince Accardo. The family will plan a memorial service for a later date because of the pandemic.  For Joanne's obituary click here.


Mrs. Alice Bloyd: St. Paul's was notified by Steven Bloyd, that his mother passed away on Christmas Day, 12/25/2020. At Alice's request no memorial service is planned.  Alice was regular participant in  St. Paul's worship services.


Dr. Joseph Peter Johns, 69, husband of Dr. Diana, brother of Paul & Ronald, died on Wednesday September 2nd in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Joe was the eldest son of Stephen and Jane Johns, sainted charter members of St. Paul’s. For Joe’s obituary, click here. 


Ms. Alana Day, 34, daughter of Rick and Mary Day, and sister of Adam and Anji, died  on June 6. Calls to Mary would be appreciated (849-3706). The celebration of Alana’s life was held at James Lee Regional Park in Indian Hills at 2:00 p.m on June 28th. For Alana's obituary click here.


Mrs. Ann Kauf, mother of Jeffrey Kauf, Laura Kauf, and Jennifer  Overlock, grandmother of Brittani Kauf,  Ashle Doran, & Steven Overlock, sister of Maggie Gridley and Jim Rawson, and cousin of June Rawson and Nellie Revelle, died on May 29, 2020.  Ann was an active  member of St. Paul's, especially supportive of youth activities. For Ann's obituary click here. Ann's celebration of life service was held on June 5th, 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's..

 

Mr. William Rawson, son of Karen and Harold Nolte and grandson of June Bennett-Hansen died on April 30, 2020 in California after a long battle with leukemia. Memorial service held at St. Paul's on Friday, July 17 at St. Paul's.


Mrs. Jean Russell, wife of Clark, mother of Jennifer, Heather, & Camille, died on April 11, 2020, after a brief hospitalization at Renown Medical Center, Reno. Jean was a long time chairperson of the coordinating & design committee of St. Paul's and supported the church's programs in a variety of ways.  Jean's memorial service was held on Saturday, July 10, at St. Paul's at 10:00 a.m.  For Jean's obituary click here.


Mrs. Jane Johns, an original charter member of St. Paul's  died on April 6, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Her memorial service will be held later.  For Jane's obituary click here.  Jane's memorial service was held at St. Paul's on Friday, August 7, 2020.


Mr. Dennis Danforth, 80, died on November 30, 2019. Dennis was the husband of Sandy,  the father of Dana and Steven; and grandfather of Dakota, Aleah, Riley, Nakota, and Bryce. Dennis and Sandy were long-time active members of St. Paul's.  Services for Dennis were held at St. Paul's on December 9, 2019. For Dennis' obituary, click here.



stained glass window

             WHAT DO YOU SEE IN THE WINDOW?


(Excerpted from a “Stewardship Temple Talk” by Bob Larson, 

St. Paul’s Church Council Member, November 9, 2014) 


Before worship each Sunday I find myself gazing at our stained glass window area. I often wonder about the artist or the contractor that installed the window over 44 years ago. Perhaps some of you know the history but I will share some of my observations. 


It may not look like it from a distance, but the window is in need of repair much like we need a little repair each time we gather here for worship. 


The stained glass window adds to our worship and presents some symbols common to our Christian heritage. 


First and most obvious is the stained glass cross but in all there are twelve crosses or points where the frames cross together counting the center cross. This reminds me of the twelve apostles and the command to go and tell. 


Notice that two of the three main crosses are thicker and rise from floor to ceiling and the third cross is thinner and shorter. One is the thief saved and the other is the thief that was lost. 


Now go to the horizontal piece that is longer as if to reach out to the lost one much like the grace of God reaches out to all or the Shepherd going out to save one lost sheep. 


On the center stained glass cross, the horizontal piece is uneven; much like we are uneven by sin and Christ is here to level things out again by His love for us. 


At the center of the cross where we see yellow panel--could be where the head of Christ was present or the crown of thorns rested. 


The red panels indicate the blood of Christ flowing downward but end up in panels of green & yellows representing Life & Joy! Our life is connected in communion with Christ our Savior by His body and blood. 


There are a few darker panels on each lower side of the window which I have concluded the artist wanted to remind us of the tumult around us, the suffering we know or temptations we encounter in our daily life. In spite of the darkest threats, our eyes scan upwards where we see some blue sky around the center of the Cross. Much like heaven, we may not see things clearly but if we keep our eyes on Jesus we will see Him as He is! 


What we do see clearly is the early Christian symbol of a fish, one swallowing the other, the story of Jonah held in darkness much like Christ and the three days before resurrection! I may not have included all of the images seen here so let me know if you notice others. 


Perhaps I am seeing too much in this window, but the crosses, the arrangement of colors and the fish symbol are all part of the story of our faith. 


May each time we gather here be a reminder of the commitment Christ made for our salvation and our commitment to do His work with our time and talent and our dedication to repair and maintain this blessed house of worship.