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No such thing as little

Pastoral Messages | November 2, 2023

This weekend, our family went to see a local production by some amazingly talented youth and kids of the musical Matilda. The musical, based on the Roald Dahl book, tells the story of a girl who stands up to a bully schoolmistress, Mrs. Trunchbull. M…

Baked with hope

News | November 2, 2023

Volunteers celebrate and lift up fair trade vendors in the Book Corner. Out of the Blue granola is tasty, natural, and handmade but it’s the women who bake this granola who are truly exceptional. Mixed into every bag, beyond dark chocolate and honey,…

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Play Amidst the Rain

Pastoral Messages | October 26, 2023

Here comes the rain, doo-doo-doo-doo! Ok, it doesn’t quite have the ring of the Beatles song, “Here Comes the Sun!” And sure, sunny days allow for playful outdoor activities without the mess of wet clothes and shoes. Yet, this morning, when I opened…

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Getting to know council president Patty Herzberg

News | October 26, 2023

Patty Herzberg is just the person you want in a leadership position during a time of change. Her highly organized but compassionate spirit makes Patty an effective leader as she helps to guide the transition to a new senior pastor in 2024, offering s…

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Myopia

Pastoral Messages | October 19, 2023

I’m always learning something new, but this week I learned something big. At least it seems big to me. The human eyeball, especially in children (though also in the rest of us), can get physically reshaped by excessive screen time. That screen time w…

Flipping through time

News | October 19, 2023

St. Paul member Ann Quist looks back at past St. Paul directories, while looking forward to the upcoming online version, which launches late October. In a drawer in Ann Quist’s family room sit 10 books documenting the passage of time at St. Paul. Spa…

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Golden rays on rainy days

Pastoral Messages | October 12, 2023

Nearly every year since I’ve been on staff at St. Paul, the annual Golden Agers event, a worship celebration for members of the congregation 75 years and older, has seen rain clouds. This year, the rain held off until nearly every guest had left. But…

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Finding the words

Pastoral Messages | October 5, 2023

  On my shelf I have a fascinating book with the title, Descriptionary. I’ve come to appreciate it more and more as I’ve grown older, since it’s designed to help people find things for which they can’t quite come up with the word. If I can’t rem…

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Pumpkin spice

Pastoral Messages | September 28, 2023

I walked into a boutique store the other day – the kind that sells things I’m pretty sure I don’t need, but that make for pleasant gifts. Fancily wrapped soaps. Scented candles. Dried flower arrangements. You know the kind of place. Men don’t hang ou…

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Fall traditions

Pastoral Messages | September 21, 2023

Each time I drive home from church, my path takes me past Brady Street Stadium. Nearly every day, there’s one school practicing and another playing a game. On evenings when I get home late, I’m treated to the Friday night lights as everyone enjoys th…

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Why not both?

Pastoral Messages | September 14, 2023

A few weeks ago, my nephew and I were playing a classic game of “Would you rather?” The premise is pretty simple. I would make up silly questions for him, with two different options. And he would have to choose between them—which would he rather have…

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Healthy competition

Pastoral Messages | September 7, 2023

Competition is in the air. Regular season football commences tonight, along with the highly popular interstate football rivalry game of Iowa vs. Iowa State. Soon, many of us will throw on our preferred colors and root for our team of choice. Subseque…

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Worship May 24 & 25

Sixth Sunday of Easter

sat 5:00 pm Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 11:15 am Mark Niethammer preaching

Worship May 31 & Jun 1

Seventh Sunday of Easter

sat 5:00 pm Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 8:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Katy Warren preaching

Worship Jun 7 & 8

Day of Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 8:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 9:00 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching
sun 11:15 am Sara Olson-Smith preaching

Worship Jun 14 & 15

Season after Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Katy Warren preaching
sun 8:00 am Mac Mullins preaching
sun 9:00 am Katy Warren preaching
sun 11:15 am Mac Mullins preaching

Worship Jun 21 & 22

Season after Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Mark Niethammer preaching

Worship Jun 28 & 29

Season after Pentecost

sat 5:00 pm Mac Mullins preaching
sun 8:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 9:00 am Mark Niethammer preaching
sun 11:15 am Mac Mullins preaching
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