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Almost 20 years ago, the poet Mary Oliver wrote this poem, called Iraq. I want to sing a song for a body I saw crumpled and without a name but clearly someone young who had not yet lived his life and never would. How shall I do this? What kind of…
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Most Monday mornings when I get into the office, one of the first things I do to start my week is make a to-do list. I think about the tasks I need to get done, or I try to map out what my week might look like (knowing full well that my best-laid pla…
In this season of Lent, as we’re called to slow down, to change our pace and reconnect with what matters most, two St. Paul people have found something profound: the ministry of presence. Jan Muhs walks hospital corridors offering prayer cards and li…
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Last Tuesday morning began with a small moment that has stayed with me. I was out running on the Duck Creek path, completely in my own head — thinking about upcoming rehearsals and performances, entertaining the illusion that I resembled Giselle rath…
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Camp Shalom is thrilled to announce that Noah Scantland has joined the organization as its new Executive Director, beginning in early January. Noah, originally from Tennessee and new to Camp Shalom, brings passion and expertise shaped by his experien…
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“I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless, ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me.” -verse four from “Abide with Me” by Henry Francis Lyte A Scottish cle…
Changing Pace is this year’s Lenten theme. The rhythm of modern life often leaves us breathless, racing from one obligation, one text message, one Facebook notification to the next. Explore what it means to resist the tyranny of hurry and discover th…
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Like many of us, I’ve found a great escape and joy in watching the Winter Olympics. From the subtle skill of the curlers to the fierce bravery of the downhill skiers, I cannot get enough of watching the athletes do their thing—not just as individuals…
Sometimes a love story begins with a letter, a long walk, or passing hellos. But what starts as a spark grows into something more—through distance and difficulty, through ordinary Tuesdays and extraordinary challenges, through the daily choice to sho…
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One of the aspects of my particular role at St. Paul is that I get to spend intentional time with our church Core Values. I always have an eye to the ways we are living them out as well as the ways we need to refocus our ministry to better reflect th…
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Pastoral intern Sarah Yotter joins the staff Feb. 3, bringing gifts forged in marching band leadership, national park ministry, and a deep love of walking alongside people in their faith journeys. A graduate of Wartburg College with degrees in music…
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A new year often brings both new beginnings and thoughtful reflection. As I complete my first year serving as the Pastoral Residency Program Administrator at St. Paul, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on the program’s impact and success. With that…