Mission & Outreach
Mission Outreach
In the community, around the world
At St. Paul, our mission reflects the core values we hold dear.
- We ground our lives in grace-filled worship.
- We welcome all people into this active faith community.
- We strengthen our relationship with God through learning.
- All this equips us to serve God, reaching out in mission for the sake of our community and the world.
Community Outreach
Community involvement takes many forms, including a community garden, our 2025 Main St. housing ministry, working for decent, affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity, and quilting to make a warm difference in the lives of neighbors near and far. More »
Global Outreach
Prayers, funding, and love connect St. Paul with mission partnerships in Tanzania and Papua New Guinea. In the Book Corner, you’ll find unique fair-trade treasures which translates into fair income for farmers and artisans in developing countries. More »
Neighborhood Schools Partnership
St. Paul’s Neighborhood Schools Partnership connects us with central-city kids in positive ways. We put our prayer, time, and energy into two neighborhood schools. More »
Mission Trips
From flood damage to home repair, St. Paul people are on the move and serving others. Find details on upcoming trips and how you can get involved. It’s a chance to stretch into the joy of helping others. More »
Feeding Others
Feeding the hungry is a high priority here. From food pantry ingatherings to help stock the shelves of Davenport’s Friendly House, to serving meals at the Churches United Meal Site at the Salvation Army, St. Paul holds a core conviction that hungry people must be fed. More »
ELCA and the World
St. Paul congregation works hard to make a difference in the world. Each year, we earmark a portion of our Daily Ministry Budget to give for the sake of others in our community, state, and world. More »
"Let us be silent that we may hear the whisper of God." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, author