The first Lutheran congregation in
Durham, St. Pauls was organized in 1922 by the Lutheran Synod of North Carolina as a
Mission congregation. We began with twelve charter members and built our first church in
1929. By 1943 we were self-supporting. The first worship service was conducted in the
present sanctuary on October 6, 1968. We are a part of the NC Synod of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America.Our Christian experience together is enriched by the
diversity of our members who come from many different geographical, cultural, ethnic, and
religious backgrounds. We have always fully supported our Synods benevolence budget
and have maintained an active social ministry program within our parish
and throughout the community and the church at large.
Additionally, with strong lay leadership, we have developed an active program of
worship, music, Christian education, and fellowship. Our worship services are a
celebration of Gods Grace in both Word and Sacrament. We hear and are sustained by
the Word as we are made members of the Church in Baptism and nourished at the Lords
Table.
We are governed by a Congregational Council elected by the congregation.
Visitors and new members are welcome to participate in all our activities.