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Christian formation is the lifelong process of growing in relationship with God, self, others, and all creation. In this process, we are transformed into the people God wants us to be. 

Formation is foundational to everything we believe and do. Education is a part of formation, but it is not the only part. Stewardship, outreach, hospitality, and liturgy are all part of our formation as Christians. 

St. Paul's invites all ages to join us as we experience God's love and are transformed to live into our baptismal promises. 

Advent Adult Formation

Grab a cup of coffee and join us in the parish hall every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. (before worship) for discussion and fellowship.

Through the Wilderness: Healing for a Weary World
Sunday, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21 @ 9:30 a.m.

The Rev. Jeff Goldone invites everyone into the season of Advent with sacred reflection and prophetic imagination centered on four visions of Isaiah. Each of these visions arises from the pain and longing of God’s people – realities that echo our own struggles with fear, division, and injustice today. Our Sunday morning Adult Formation time will encourage those who participate to courageously name the brokenness around and within us; explore what it means to embody prophetic love and courage in today’s world; and dream of a world made whole – and begin to walk toward it.
​The four 50-minute sessions will be based on the Old Testament reading from the Revised Common Lectionary (Year A), that will be read later at our morning liturgy. 

Advent Reflections

The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, offers a lovely book of daily Advent reflections. 

Lingering Before the Light
Advent 2025

"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid."
- Isaiah 12:2

Advent invites us not to rush toward Christmas, but to linger in the in-between, in the long shadows before dawn. This is a season of holy waiting, of quiet courage of learning to dwell in the half-light where hope begins to take shape. Before the brilliance of the manger, we are called to pause and pay attention to the flicker of faith in our hearts, to the signs of God's presence already stirring in the world. 

To linger before the light is to trust that even in the dark, God is near, and that the promise of light is already on its way.

​ Download the Bishop's Advent Reflection Booklet. 

Children & Youth Formation

Children of all ages are welcome at St. Paul's. Our goal is for your child to feel welcome, loved, and safe. We offer a play space in the back of the Sanctuary where kids can move about freely and parents can still participate in the service.

Through the Diocese of Missouri, our young members and families can engage in Camp FireBird (summer camp), LGBTQIA+ Youth Group, and many special events throughout the year.