Two Hundred Years of Reaching Beyond Ourselves
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eggertsville is celebrating 200 years of faith, family and service. Join us for a year of worship, stories and celebration from December 2026 through December 2027.
Rooted in Eggertsville for two centuries
Being the oldest Lutheran church in Erie County, St. Paul’s has a very long history. Since its founding in 1827, the congregation has been served by 26 pastors, from Rev. Meyerhoffer (1827-1828) and Rev. Adolph Boettger, who served from 1865 to 1896, to Rev. Carl G. Olin, Jr. (1968-1996) and Rev. Steve Biegner, our pastor since 2013.
After nearly 200 years, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is looking forward to another two centuries serving the local community of Eggertsville and beyond.
“Empowering others with the gospel of Jesus Christ to make connections, enrich faith, nourish lives, and demonstrate God’s love in the world.”
Signature celebrations
Sunday, December 20, 2026
The Celebration Year Begins
We officially open our 200th anniversary year, 1827 to 2027.
Tuesday, June 8, 2027
Community Open House
An evening of Daily Bread Food Truck meals, music, Repair Café and Wheels for Workers. Date to be confirmed.
November 13 & 14, 2027
Anniversary Weekend
Anniversary Dinner at Sean Patrick’s in Amherst on Saturday, then a special Anniversary Service on Sunday.
Sunday, December 19, 2027
Happy 200th Birthday, St. Paul’s
We celebrate our 200th birthday after the service, with cake for everyone.
A year of celebration, season by season
Dates marked “Date TBA” are still being finalized. Check back as details are confirmed.