St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (Appleton, Wisconsin)

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located in Appleton, Wisconsin. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS). The congregation was founded in 1872, initially serving German-speaking settlers in the area. The church provides regular worship services, Christian education programs for children and adults, and various outreach activities within the Appleton community and beyond. Its history reflects the broader development of Lutheranism in the Fox River Valley and the transition from German to English language services. The current church building is located on the north side of Appleton. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church emphasizes a conservative theological stance consistent with the teachings of the ELS.