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Editor’s note: A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, April 7, 10:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The purpose of this short meeting will be to call Peter Pettit as teaching pastor and Hayden Kvamme (KWAM-ee) as resident pastor at St. Paul. As tea…
The kids of St. Paul Sunday School will gather toiletries on two Lenten Sundays for the women and children living at St. Joseph the Worker House in Rock Island – a transitional housing program for homeless families. St. Joseph the Worker House is cen…
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Walk in the door of Matt’s garage, and the unmistakable and comforting aroma of a motor shop fills the air. Tools and parts, bumper stickers and ball caps, books and manuals fill the space. A Husky named Keisha welcomes visitors. In the center are th…
The St. Paul community of faith gathers for worship services and meal fellowship on five Lenten Wednesdays, March 13 — April 10. Worship | 12 noon-12:30 p.m. Chapel gatherings will include music, silence, a pastoral reflection, and Holy Communion. Th…
Aging Innovatively, a five-week course led by professionals from St. Ambrose University, will provide education and strategies for healthy aging; discuss home safety, supports, and assistive technology available; help individuals re-engage in meaning…
Elaine Olson picked up the phone one day last fall. On the line was Erika Uthe, a pastor who works for the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the ELCA. Erika wanted to know if Elaine had any interest in writing the Lenten devotions for the synod for 2019. It…
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The sanctuary is now more than 11 years old, and digital technology now supersedes much of the analog technology installed with the opening of the sanctuary. New digital controls will provide an improved and balanced sound for the Open Spirit ensembl…
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With all of the snow and cold, February can be an especially hard month for people experiencing loss or struggling with a difficult situation. St. Paul offers a place for care and compassion, with a variety of support groups. Stroke Support Group: A…
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In the village of Masaka, Denis Ssempala lived with his father, mother, and two siblings – a younger brother and an older sister. Their home was a simple one, without running water or electricity. He remembers feeling loved and listened to, especiall…
St. Paul Preschool will add a new classroom this coming year, one especially for 5-year-olds. B4K (Before Kindergarten) is designed for students who are eligible to start kindergarten but could benefit from an additional year of preschool. The class…
St. Paul’s social worker, Angie Vaaler, is available to supplement the counseling services of our pastors. Her services to St. Paul members and the Madison Elementary School community assist those who may be going through a difficult transition, stru…
For years, Dan Barry wrote a column called “This Land” for the New York Times. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, he wandered around the country to tell stories. At some point about five years ago, he realized that he hadn’t been to Iowa in a coupl…