St. Paul Lutheran Church, Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois: Small groups for adults

Small groups for adults

Faithful Readers

Second Thursday evenings

St. Paul’s literature discussion group gathers for monthly conversations about faith and life on the second Thursday of each month, September through May. The discussion time is 7 p.m. in the Church House Living Room.

The engaging leaders teach English at Augustana College and are married to each other. Enriching conversations are always topped off with tempting desserts. Current selections are posted in the Book Corner.

For information: Katie Hanson & Dave Crowe, , 794-7677

Early A.M. Book Discussion

Tuesdays, Jan. 17-Feb. 14, 6:45-7:30 a.m.

Coffee’s on. Wake up to stimulating discussion with new friends. The mid-winter focus is If Grace is True:Why God Will Save Every Person by Philip Gulley and James Mulholland. Please read the first two chapters by Jan. 17. Join our director of faith formation:

Joel Moore,

Beauty & Blessing: God in the arts

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m.

God’s beautiful work in the world often inspires us to beautiful work as well. No matter your age or creative impulse, you’re invited to gather in the Luther Loft once a month to paint, sew, sculpt, craft a collage. This inter-generational gathering is for kids and adults, families and singles. Not one ounce of artistic skill required!

Contact Pastor Dan Kuckuck,

Reason & Wonder: God in Creation

Tuesday evenings, Feb. 7 & 14, 6-7 p.m.

Science and religion are not competing approaches for understanding creation. We can embrace both.

Gather in the Luther Loft as people of faith and people of science to discuss how these two narratives can blossom alongside each other. A sense of reason and wonder can reveal ever more about God’s good creation.

Contact Pastor Dan Kuckuck,

Walking the Grief Journey

Sundays, March 4-April 1, 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Lynn Batcher and Jeanne Olsen lead a supportive, compassionate journey for those who have experienced loss of a loved one. Participants will explore anger, depression, fears, acceptance, and new strength with two gifted hospital chaplains. Please indicate your interest by Feb. 26 by calling the church office, 326-3547

Beloved: Mental Health Peer Support Group

Second Thursday of each month, 7-8 p.m.

This faith-based peer support group is for adults with a mental illness diagnosis. Scripture-based recovery principles and the community of peers will be the guide.

Anna Goodwin, who lives with a mental illness diagnosis herself, is the facilitator. She brings a background in mental health support, along with a Master of Pastoral Studies degree. She has a natural passion for supporting peers and family members, helping to end the stigma of mental illness.

Come to a panel on understanding mental health »

Contact Anna Goodwin, , 563-322-5454

Motherless Daughters

First Saturday morning of each month

This gathering is open for any woman who has experienced mother-loss at any time and needs a safe place for support. Motherless Daughters can celebrate our mothers, deepen relationships, and develop a network for continuous healing. The leader brings experience with a similar group in another setting.

Contact Laura Torgerud, , 651-247-8195

Centering Prayer

Thursday evenings, 6-7 p.m.

Centering prayer, originally used by Christian monks, strives to deepen and personalize your relationship with God. This holistic prayer helps release unhealthy emotions.

Contact Dick Jensen, 441-4645