A note from Congregational Council President

Greetings St. Paul,

I am writing to you as I finish my third month as president of the Congregational Council. What an exciting and humbling opportunity to serve St. Paul after all of my years as a member at this exceptional place.

I have lived in Iowa most of my life. Spring seems to unfold differently each year, but you can always count on each day being different from the last. St. Paul has been going through a period of change the past nine months, but what I experience every day shows me that the St. Paul core values, especially Courageous Service and Extravagant Generosity, are alive and well. The St. Paul staff continue to seek improvements every day, and the congregation explores new ways to serve each other, the community, and the greater church.

I was part of a large group of volunteers that just completed the renovation of the 2025 Main Street house. All of you that had an opportunity to view the result of those efforts will agree with the much-heard comment: “It’s not just a house; it is a home.” What a satisfying project, and such a great opportunity to make new friends and work alongside them. Thank you to all who took part in this labor of love!

A large group of members have been working hard with the Community Outreach Ministry initiative. They have identified a variety of needs in the Quad City community and are looking to take the former Madison Market efforts in a new direction. However these efforts manifest themselves, I am confident that we will see the heart of St. Paul shine brighter than ever.

A Blessed Spring to all,
Ron Mullen, council president