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Weekday worship

Various dates & times

St. Paul people to gather around a meal that is fundamental to our faith, forgiveness, and fullness as children of God.

Membership Inquiry Class

Sink your roots into a community of faith. Once a month, Pastor Peter Marty and Pastor Sara Olson-Smith lead an informal, lively introduction to St. Paul ministries and mission.

Coffee Conversations

Tuesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22  10:30 a.m., North Lawn

Gather for coffee and conversation on the North Lawn, with a new topic each week.

Women’s Bible Study: Living on a prayer

Second Tuesdays starting Sept 8, at 8 p.m.

Our Bible Study this year will focus on prayer.

Heart.Soul.Mind.

Wednesdays, 12 noon, Zoom; repeating in person Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Chapel, and Saturdays, 11 a.m., Chapel

Why has the Bible become a complicated, difficult, unfamiliar book to so
many of us?

Podcast Discussion Group

Second Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., North Lawn

Once a month, this group will meet to discuss a few episodes from different podcasts centered around a certain theme, listened to ahead of time.

Faithful Readers

Thursdays, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, Library Commons

Gather over a good book and conversation, twice this fall.

Theology Pub

Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m.,  Zoom

Belly up to your computer with your favorite beverage and join in a lively discussion of today’s headlines or whatever else lands on the “bar” as a topic.

Monday/Friday Bible Class

Mondays at 7 p.m., repeating Fridays at 11 a.m., starting Sept. 11 in the Chapel

Each week, this class will study the Scripture that will be the preacher’s focus for the following Sunday.

7th Grade Confirmation Retreat

Saturday, September 12, 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m.

All 7th graders will participate in a full day retreat at Camp Shalom.

Walking the Grief Journey – In-Person

Sundays, 2:30-3:30 p.m., from Sept. 13 to Oct. 4, Luther Loft

This in-person series is for those who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one.

Grief Group Drop-In Online

Tuesdays 7:30 p.m., Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec, 15

Thursdays 1:30 p.m., Sept. 14 , Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7

A supportive, compassion-filled time together for those who are experiencing grief.

DIDAX

Third Thursdays, 7-8:15 p.m., Chapel

The basics of the Christian faith, St. Paul style, for anyone — newer members, long-time members, non-members, folks with lots of church background and folks with little or none, really: anyone!

Outdoor worship for kids and families

Third Saturdays 4 p.m., starting Sept. 19, North Lawn

Bring a blanket and gather with other families, well-spaced and regardless of weather, on our North Lawn for worship!

 

Three-year-olds milestone: Faith forming beginnings

Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9:15 a.m., North Lawn

We welcome three-year-olds and their parents into Sunday-morning learning.

Sixth grade milestone: Digital Identity

Sunday,  Sept. 27 at 9:15 a.m., North Lawn

As kids enter their teen years, this milestone gives families the time and space to talk about creating and maintaining an identity that reflects God in our daily and digital lives.

Kindergarten milestone: Worship

Sunday, October 4 at 9:15 a.m., North Lawn

Kids ask questions and explore St. Paul worship.

Occasional Tuesdays Book Group

Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.,  Oct. 6-20, Zoom

In How the Bible Actually Works, Peter Enns explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom.

Virtual NAMI Walk

Saturday, Oct. 10

This year’s NAMI Walk in the Quad Cities will be a virtual experience, joined by other NAMI Walks across the country.

 

Third grade milestone: God’s Word

Sunday, Oct. 11 at 9:15 a.m., North Lawn

Students and their parents learn together about God’s written word. Each child will receive their own Bible.

 

First grade milestone: The Lord’s Prayer

Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9:15 a.m., North Lawn

Children and parents learn together about the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray.

 

Better Choices, Better Health

Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Oct. 20-Nov. 26, Zoom

Better Choices, Better Health is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University.

Second grade: Ten Commandments

Sunday, Oct. 25 at 9:15 a.m., North Lawn

Kids discover this gift of God’s love, which provides guidance for navigating life.

Blood Donor Day

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1:30-6 p.m., South Parking Lot

Give the gift of life. Blood donation is a simple process that takes about 45 minutes to one hour.

Tenth grade: Share, Save, Spend

Sunday, Nov. 8 at 9:15 a.m., North Lawn

This is a moment to pause and talk about money intentionally.

678 Rewards

Once you’ve completed the 678 home challenge quests, sign up here to be rewarded. Each reward will be drawn on Friday before the next unit begins and winners will be contacted immediately

Update St. Paul database

St. Paul will be rolling out its online directory in the coming months. This system only works if members have an up-to-date email on file. To ensure our records are accurate, please fill out this very simple form. Note: For those not yet receiving the church’s weekly e-newsletter, and who want notices of upcoming online worship services, go back to the homepage and enter your email into the box that says Enews Signup.