Editor’s note: Katie Mahl is one of the 9th-grade confirmation students sharing her faith story on Sunday mornings this fall. The last session will be Sunday, 10:20-11:05 a.m., in Fellowship Hall. I’ve always wondered what it was like for Jesus to r…
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Early in the morning, at 5:45 a.m. when the sun is thinking about starting its day, Tom Philip heads out of his office to make a short trek to an oddly shaped, very tall garage. He carries an uninflated specialized balloon attached to a small box cal…
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A suggestion that St. Paul could use more designated parking spots closer to the building for people with a variety of circumstances has resulted in the reconfiguration of a row of parking close to the building. In the lot closest to St. Paul’s south…
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Following a late summer search process, Erika Lindebraekke was selected as the new children’s ministry assistant, beginning Oct. 1. The previous person to hold that post, Eyreka Barnes, is stepping away to have more time with her family. Erika is ori…
They break bread in worship, then they share a meal. The Golden Agers Worship & Luncheon is a joy-filled annual tradition at St. Paul. For those who are age 75 and older, it’s a time of togetherness – a message, songs, entertainment, and food. Th…
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Lucas Teasdale has been painting his whole life. He’s been taking art lessons since he was 4 years old. At his family’s kitchen table, or living room couch, or desk in his bedroom, Lucas enjoys exploring all different kinds of art – digital, animatio…
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Editor’s note: Justine Stamer is a St. Paul member who grew up in the Bahamas. She recently shared her thoughts about her home and Hurrican Dorian. What was it like growing up in the Bahamas? During the week we were at our family business (marine sto…
A mother rejoices at her newly-found freedom to grocery shop without 3 kids in tow or complete a 30-minute workout without interruption. A student is distressed over the fact that none of her friends are in C lunch with her. Another student struggles…
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Each year, the Iowa Mission of Mercy, or IMOM sets up a temporary dental clinic in a rotating location in the state of Iowa. Volunteers and sponsors donate their time and resources to provide free dental care to patients who attend the clinic. Lives…
Faith stories, the culmination of the confirmation experience, are a 2-3 minute presentation. During this time, teenagers will speak about how they see God at work in the world and in their individual lives. Faith stories will be shared during the Su…
Growing in faith happens in many ways all through the life of the congregation. Singing, service, chat, baking, prayer, visiting, reading, worship, and more – so many things contribute to our growth in faith. Sunday adult learning brings new horizons…
Fall Start-Up is when we return to the fullness of our Sunday-morning learning and worship life. Sunday worship is at 7:45, 9, and 11:15 a.m., with Saturday worship at 5:30 p.m. Learning classes begin for ages 3-adult, 10:20-11:05 a.m. There’s no nee…