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Down a long country lane, and then around a bend, emerges an old stone house and a bright red barn. The homestead, believed to be built around 1844, has a storied history. It was the 101st stagecoach stop out of Chicago. The house was built from lime…
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If you know me at all, you’ve probably learned that I have a thing for rocks. River rocks and painted stones speckle my office and among these treasures are also a few gems: rose quartz and amethyst are my favorites. Some earthy types praise the heal…
The Hallelujah chorus is one of the most-loved and performed pieces of George Frederic Handel’s Messiah, composed in 1741. The lore behind the piece is storied. So is its emotional power, which in many performances of the English-speaking world has i…
Come on out to Mayfest at St. Paul for an afternoon of food, music, games, and congregational joy, on Sunday, May 19, 12-2 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and sunscreen and celebrate a church rooted in the city, flourishing with life! FOOD Get ready for t…
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I’ll be the first to admit to you that I’m no good at golf. Terrible, in fact. I’ve gone to the driving range a handful of times in my life, and usually ended up leaving with a sore shoulder and a bruised ego. If I’m being really honest, I don’t real…
The forest can be a fascinating place. There is so much to discover, so much to look at, so much to learn, and so much of God’s creation to enjoy. During the week of June 17-21, kids will learn about the untamed nature of God, and the life-changing l…
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When I was growing up, I loved to listen to my dad tell the same stories over and over. I’d say, “tell me, again, about how you and mom met.” Or I’d ask to hear, repeatedly, about what I was like as a baby, about the time my dad made Twinkies at the…
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Anybody who watched one of the thrilling NCAA basketball tournament games in recent weeks got their fill of slow-motion replay. Shots from behind the 3-point arc seemed to create the greatest excitement among announcers. “Did you see the rotation on…
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Seventeen years ago, Bethe Lonning heard an idea that she thought could really help people seeking mental health care in the state of Iowa. She was attending a conference for state leaders of the American Psychological Association. Bethe is a psychol…
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What do a tree, the Marvel cinematic universe, and the Easter story all have in common? The answer is simple, and his name is Groot. Groot first shows up in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, and is described as an “extraterrestrial tree-like being.”…
Welcome spring by coming to hear two delightful and warm ensembles perform at St. Paul. The Nova Singers will perform Home on Sunday, April 7, 4 p.m. at St. Paul. Tickets will be available at the door or online at novasingers.com. Ponder the deep, em…
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A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, April 7, 10:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The purpose of this short meeting will be to call Peter Pettit as teaching pastor and Hayden Kvamme as resident pastor at St. Paul. As resident pastor, Hayden Kvam…