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Inspired by a National Public Radio story, St. Paul has created ’emergency go-bags’ for congregation members. Many patients arrive at hospitals without essential items like identification, insurance cards, medication lists, or contact information. Si…
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The associate pastor call committee has begun their work, Maddy Tyler reflects on her time so far in the pastoral residency program, and we’re saying a heartfelt farewell to Peter Pettit, teaching pastor. Click to learn more about these important tra…
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Several weeks ago, as the back-to-school season approached, I was reminiscing about family summer vacations over the years. One of the standout favorites was a mid-summer trip to northern Minnesota. I was in my early teens when my parents, sister, an…
Confirmation at St. Paul combines interactive learning with pastors, Bible exploration, small-group discussions, worship, and a retreat opportunity. Three times a month on Wednesday evenings during the school year, seventh and eighth-graders gather f…
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Faith stories are the culmination of two years of confirmation at St. Paul. Ninth graders share brief presentations describing how they see God at work in the world and in their lives. In September, as ninth graders sat with their families, ready to…
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My fourth-grade son began playing the cello this fall. Every week, he gets a lesson from a brilliant and dedicated teacher during his school day. It’s a remarkable and life-giving gift to form him and his Davenport Community School District cl…
Wednesdays during the Season of Lent Gather in community during the 40 days of Lent, March 1—March 29 ▶ Noontime Worship | 12 noon-12:30 p.m., Sanctuary Breathe deeply in the midst of your workday for these contemplative noontime gatherings. Half-hou…
Come, live the questions. Embrace a lifelong spirit of learning at St. Paul. Learning for all ages begins on Sunday, Sept. 11 at St. Paul, 10:15-11:00 a.m. There’s no need to register in advance. Just walk in with your cup of coffee and a spirit of i…
Enter into this 40-day journey of worship, reflection, and nourishment. Ash Wednesday, March 2 Worship | 12 noon & 7 p.m. Christians gather on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of the Lenten journey to Easter. Pastor Peter Marty preaches for th…
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Since 2007, this time of year always holds memories of B. I don’t mean the letter “B” but the person whose nickname it came from – Bianca Laura Vocke. Bianca was a 17-year-old girl in 2007, who passed away from a tragic car accident. For a devotion o…
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Fragile. Stretched thin. Buckling. Nearing collapse. On an almost daily basis now, we’re hearing about global supply chains inching ever closer to a breaking point. Those of us outside of industry haven’t spent our lives worrying or thinking about su…
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Maddy Carroll has been named as Interim Director of Children’s Ministries for the current school year. Her focus will be on Sunday-morning life for children and creating family events that nourish kids and families in a life of faith. The goal of her…