“When we were working (Ellen as a recruiter for Genesis Health System and Charlie as an educator, coach, principal, and then superintendent of Wheatland Community School District), our professions kept us busy. Now, being retired since 2011, we get t…
St. Paul’s new Resident Pastor begins her 18-month residency in January. The background basics. I was born and raised in Chicago. I’ve always been a city person. In the family home, it was my mom and dad, my younger sibling, Charlie, and two cats. I…
Finding peace “I love the idea that joy can be found in simple moments. Joy is ever-present. Joy is connection. I feel it when my kids look at the sky and question why the moon looks broken. It’s in the classroom when students sing “I am Yoga” in uni…
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Near the end of October, St. Paul member Pam Garrett assumed the role of the Pastoral Residency Program Administrator. This role oversees all administrative aspects of the pastoral residency program at St. Paul, fosters a rich learning experience for…
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In August, Ellie began her journey as the director of youth ministries. A lifelong St. Paul member, Ellie brings with her a wealth of knowledge about St. Paul and a bundle of new ideas to help youth grow in their faith and confidence. Tell us about y…
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Steve Kalber has been named the new St. Paul counselor. Steve and his wife K.D. joined St. Paul in the spring of 2021 and since that time, the two have been active in multiple St. Paul ministries. Steve has worked closely with the mental health aware…
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Faith stories are the culmination of confirmation at St. Paul every fall. Ninth-graders share brief presentations describing how they see God at work in the world and in their lives. “I like fishing and being alone in nature. It’s freeing and everyth…
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Over the past 10+ years, Dana Welser has been St. Paul’s neighborhood partnership coordinator and spearheaded the creation of Madison Market. In the last decade, the food pantry grew to serve upwards of 150 (or more) families twice a month. Dana’s ef…
Fall Start-up is when we return to the fullness of our Sunday morning learning for all ages and worship life. Learning for all takes place from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Learning Kids & youth learning The classroom journey begins at age 3. Registration an…
St. Paul member Carol Longley and her daughter Kate find their relationship and a new endeavor sprouting up and changing alongside their fields of flowers. Just off Highway 17 in Aledo, Ill., the side of a red barn features an explosion of blue with…
After more than ten years, Madison Market completed its final pantry on Tuesday, July 23. After conversation and discernment among the Madison Market team and St. Paul leadership, St. Paul made the difficult decision to end the partnership with River…
The opportunities to serve others, express faith, and actively live out St. Paul core values are many, ever-changing, and growing. Greeting, welcoming, and guiding guests through the main doors are essential to creating that radical hospitality that…