The span of time from your 20s into your 30s can bring significant transition. You’ve spent the majority of your life in a structured educational setting, many years living under the roof of others, and surrounded by familiarity. So…now what? This tr…
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Allison began work as St. Paul’s business office assistant in July. Tell us about your family/where you grew up I was born and raised in Moline. My parents have passed away and I have a brother Thom and a sister Laura, who both live out of the area….
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For his Eagle Scout project, St. Paul youth Sam Dickman created a place for youth to study and serve God, connect with their peers and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors for years to come. 14-year-old Sam Dickman worked hard to reach this accomplishmen…
The Memorial Garden received a spring makeover thanks to a new partnership with local non-profit One Eighty. St. Paul’s 70-year-old safe – weighing in at 1,600 lbs. – spent a few nights on the church’s driveway before heavy equipment arrived to haul…
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A new restaurant, nestled in the heart of downtown Rock Island, is putting healthy, nutrient-dense foods on tables for everyone, regardless of financial situation. Owner Laura Mahn’s 20 years of ideas, experiences, and plans have brought NEST Cafe to…
In May, St. Paul preschoolers were treated to a presentation by local artist and St. Paul preschool alum, Levi Folker. Levi talked about what it means to be an artist, how to work with watercolors, and where to find his artwork currently on display t…
Teresa Keller joined the St. Paul ministry in March as a part-time visitation chaplain. She has experience in a wide variety of people-centric jobs, most recently working in the Cancer Center at Genesis. Tell us about your family/where you grew up/w…
Self-care. It’s become a buzzword over the past handful of years, the topic of blog posts and magazine articles, but what is it really? And why is it important? St. Paul social worker/counselor Angie Vaaler and mental health nursing professional Stev…
Current pastor in residency Megan Eide has been busy connecting with St. Paul people during her six months in the Quad Cities. “I have loved every opportunity I’ve had to get to know people and build relationships, from big events like the WELCA lunc…
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St. Paul’s new resident pastor – coming August 2022 Tell us about your family/where you grew up/went to college I grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa and attended Lutheran Church of Hope. I was enrolled at the University of Iowa for my first two years o…
Zip up your red sweater, lace up your blue sneakers, and take a nostalgic walk with other St. Paul people through Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. On Friday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. a screening of the 2019 movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood will take p…
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Teresa has joined the St. Paul ministry as a part-time visitation chaplain. She’s a gifted individual who has worked in the Genesis Health System as both volunteer Befriender and staff chaplain. She has most recently worked in the Cancer Center at Ge…