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A few weeks ago, there was a glorious spring day here in the Quad Cities. I made sure to get some extra time outside to soak up a little sunshine. We sat out on the deck as we ate dinner that evening. And as we were picking up around the house, I eve…
On three Tuesdays this month, May 12, 19, and 26, at 7:30 a.m., gather online with Pastor Katy Warren and others to read and discuss Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler. In this award-winning book, the prospect…
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Laughter is really great for the soul. It may be the perfect antidote to a life soaked with anxiety. When pieces of our world as we’ve known it appear to be slipping away – some of them forever? – why shy away from humor? It may be that thread to san…
Editor’s note: Auditors in Iowa are encouraging people to vote absentee for the June primaries. In-person voting locations will be limited. For those living in Scott County, visit scottcountyiowa.com/auditor for more information. Early in the morning…
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Editor’s note: Lisa Powell is professor in and chair of the theology department at St. Ambrose University. The first sermon I preached was during college, inspired by 2 Timothy 1:12: “I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust.”…
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St. Paul people can help brighten the lives of others who are hospitalized, in care facilities, or who are isolated and lonely at home. Hand-written letters, cards, or pieces of artwork can be mailed to St. Paul, c/o Church Friend Mail, 2136 Brady St…
Amy Anderson became a nurse nine years ago after years of running a ballet studio. Since then, she’s taken on many roles – from cardiac to hospice care. Most recently, she has served as an educator for Genesis Medical Center on a unit that serves pat…
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The keyboard she uses is one her students gave her in 1985. Rose Nuernberger has played the keyboard for 35 years. Most recently, it’s been put into use to offer a bit of joy in the hallways at Ridgecrest Village. The complex, due to Coronavirus, is…
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In these days of social distancing and spending lots of time in my house, I have looked to people in our congregation to teach me how to do this. For some of our community, having to stay home is nothing new. For months, sometimes years, they have “s…
Attention: If you receive any email from Peter Marty (or another staff member) that seems suspicious to you, be prepared to delete it. The fraudulent practice of sending emails under a real name but a slightly altered (and fake) email address — phish…
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As soon as word started to spread that everyone should stay home to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, Dixie Kutzbach knew that’s what she would do. She also knew she wanted to help. “I started hearing about sewing masks (for people in the medica…
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This particular April 9th – in the year 2020 – enjoys a remarkable confluence of religious moments. For Western Christians, it is Maundy Thursday, the beginning of the great Three Days that culminate on Easter. For our Jewish neighbors, it is the fir…