Event Signups

Membership Inquiry Class

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

Serving at St. Paul

The opportunities to serve others, express faith, and actively live out St. Paul core values are many, ever-changing, and growing.

Kids Learning Leaders & Helpers

Starting Sunday, Sept. 7, 10:15-11 a.m.

Take joy in helping children discover a life of faith as part of the Sunday-morning learning team.

Wednesday Night Kick-Off

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 5-7:30 p.m. 

Get ready to kick off the start of the year with an evening of food, fellowship, and fun at St. Paul.

7th Grade Confirmation Retreat

Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13

Get to know other teens and dive into the Bible to learn about some major themes and how to use it as a resource for our lives of faith.

Family Dinner and Parenting Conversations

Second Tuesdays of the month, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, & Dec. 9

Gather with other families for food, play, and conversation. Childcare provided.

Tee Time Golf Outing

Sunday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m.

Great conversation, friendly competition, and a chance to strengthen bonds while enjoying a beautiful day on the course.

Young Adults Fall Kickoff

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m., North Lawn

Bring a dish and a chair and gather around a fire to celebrate friends and fall.

Conclave Film Screening

Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Last Picture House, Davenport

In advance of Prof. M. Wolff of Augustana College speaking at the Chapel Forum on Sunday, Sept. 28, attend St. Paul’s private screening of Conclave. Admission is $5 with discussion to follow. Contact: Peter Pettit, ppettit@stpaulqc.org.

All St. Paul Reads 2025

Sunday, Sept. 28, 3-4:30 p.m., Library Commons

Foster by Claire Keegan is the 2025 All St. Paul Reads book. All St. Paul Reads is encouragement for the congregation to read and talk about a single book title in the same year.

So All May Eat

Monday, Sept. 29, Wednesday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Dec. 2, various times

People assemble meals at St. Paul and serve those meals at Zion Lutheran Church, Davenport.

NAMI Walk

Saturday, Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m., The Bend XPO

Lace up your sneakers and join the St. Paul crew who walk each year to encourage understanding, reduce stigma, and support programs for people affected by mental illness.

678 Goes to the Zoo

Saturday, Oct. 4, 1-3 p.m., Niabi Zoo, Coal Valley, IL

Whether you love the big cats, giraffes, or just enjoy hanging out with your youth group buddies, come for an afternoon of fun, friends, and fascinating animals.

Appalachia Fall Mission Trip

Saturday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 11

St. Paul volunteers regularly travel to rural central Appalachia to make homes safer, warmer, and drier for families who do not have many resources.

Golden Agers

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary

St. Paul senior adults, 75 years and older, come together for the Golden Agers worship and luncheon.

Third Grade Milestone

Sunday, Oct. 12, 10:15-11 a.m.

Students and the adults who accompany them learn together about the written word of God.

Blood Donor Day

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall 

Give the gift of life. Blood donation is simple and takes about 45 minutes with conversation and refreshments afterward.

Walking the Grief Journey

Sundays, Oct. 26-Nov. 23, 10:15-11 a.m., Church House Living Room

A supportive, compassion-filled series for those who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one.

Trunk or Treat

Sunday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m., South Parking Lot

Gather for St. Paul’s spook-tacular family celebration! The night includes pizza and short worship service, followed by candy collecting and an epic parking lot dance extravaganza.

Neighborhood Cleanup

Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-12 noon

St. Paul people gather to pick up trash and debris in the blocks surrounding the campus.

8th Grade Confirmation Retreat

Friday, Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 8

The fall confirmation retreat for eighth-graders is Nov. 7-8 and will take place at church and around the QCA.

Tenth Grade Milestone: Share. Save. Spend.

Sunday, Nov. 9, 10:15-11 a.m.

Families begin the conversation about money and examine our hopes and values.

Advent by Candlelight

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6-8:30 p.m.

Enjoy holiday-themed tables, delicious desserts, carol singing, and an Advent meditation. All women of St. Paul and their guests are welcome.

Online membership photo directory

All who wish to be included in the online membership photo directory must be current St. Paul members and complete this online Membership Photo Directory form. Once this form is received, a St. Paul staff member will be notified, and you will receive an account activation email in 1-3 days.

Questions? Stop by the Info Center on Sundays or call (563) 326-3547 or email info@stpaulqc.org to speak with a member of the directory development team.