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As I write this, I am contemplating the fact that it will be published on February 29, Leap Day. What an interesting phenomenon it is. It has its scientific basis, of course – to keep the Gregorian calendar aligned with the seasons that are created b…
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A group of St. Paul volunteers provide loving care and comfort to families during funeral luncheons. Sitting around a table filled with family, friends, and food is a way to help heal deep sorrows, lift others up when they are down, and nourish bodie…
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In the Noah story, God sticks a rainbow up in the sky as a memory device. That’s what I read in scripture and preached last weekend. As surprising as it may be to us, God evidently needs a personal reminder to keep this particular promise: “Never aga…
St. Paul and the Environmental Awareness Team work together to be good stewards by taking minimally from the Earth, making wise choices, and considering consequences. ▶ Recycling and waste reduction: note those large silver and blue bins throughout t…
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One of the many mission commitments of St. Paul is to help provide affordable housing to those in the Quad City community. The St. Paul Affordable Housing Team is a significant part of making that mission a reality. Caring for the community In early…
Rings of Faith: Connections between play & purpose The St. Paul community of faith gathers for worship services and meal fellowship on five Lenten Wednesdays, Feb. 21 – March 20. Wednesdays in Lent Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 21 ▶ Noontime Worship…
This Other Eden by Paul Harding is the 2024 All St. Paul Reads book. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Harding takes readers on a deep dive into the lives of the families living on Apple Island, just a few hundred miles off the coast of Maine. Spend…
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you likely know there was a pretty big football game that took place last Sunday evening. And there were plenty of interesting storylines to follow as the San Francisco 49ers squared off against the Kansas City…
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“I can’t be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t hold my views.” I’m paraphrasing a quote from a Christian friend with what many would consider progressive and inclusive positions on theological questions and various social issues relevant to o…
In 2023, the St. Paul quilting ministry lovingly completed 89 full-sized quilts, 22 tweeners (or in-between sizes), and 69 baby quilts to be shared with those in need. These handcrafted creations were donated to Christian Family Care Center in Moline…
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If I were to rank my weekly chores in the order of how much joy it brings, grocery shopping would generally be near the bottom. But this has changed since I started going to the Aldi store a few blocks from church. I like the fact that they have good…
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When the prophet Jeremiah tried to get the people of Israel to reckon with their shallowness, they refused. When he told them of their arrogance, they put cotton in their ears. When he warned them of a terrible fate from an invading nation if they di…