St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fire Recovery Fund

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, a 5-alarm fire catastrophically destroyed the beloved church of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Elma, NY. We have worshiped at this site as a Lutheran congregation continuously since 1862. We have served the community of Western New York faithfully.

The church, sanctuary, narthex and contents of the church are severely damaged and a total loss. Over 170 years of our church history has been destroyed, but we remain devoted and committed to rise from the ashes and help fulfill God’s mission for our congregation. St. Paul’s Lutheran has been filled with love, hope kindness and caring for others in need and will continue to do so in spite of the devastating loss and grief we feel because of the fire.

We will rebuild and are comforted by the words of Isaiah 41:13- “For I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

St. Paul's Lutheran is more than just a location to worship; we are people of God. Contributions will go to rebuilding our place of worship and help us complete our mission as brothers and sisters of Christ.