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…
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Max and Liz Franks adopted their first dog, Charlie, when they arrived in the Quad Cities two years ago. At that time, Charlie was so small he couldn’t even jump over the makeshift puppy fence in the Franks’ backyard. But a lot can change in two year…
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This month, Pastor Mark Niethammer will begin his time at St. Paul as the 9th senior pastor in St. Paul’s 142-year history. Get to know a little about Mark and his family before his arrival later this month. Tell us about your family/where you grew u…
People deserve second chances, but for those who have been incarcerated or have a criminal record, getting those second chances can be difficult. St. Paul provides mission support to Safer Foundation, whose mission is to help justice-involved persons…
Trying new things and ‘putting yourself out there’ is difficult. It requires taking risks, but those risks can pay off. Learning new skills, especially at an older age, helps people live longer and produces a sense of accomplishment. These St. Paul p…
When Larry’s wife Teresa was hired as the St. Paul visitation chaplain in March of 2022, he started volunteering for projects throughout the building. In fact, it was his craftsmanship that made last summer’s I-Spy boxes possible, and the grandfather…
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As Peter and Susan’s time at St. Paul comes to a close this month, they sat down to reflect on their past 28 years and look forward to what’s penciled into the next chapter of their lives. The phone rang a little after 2 p.m. on a January Sunday afte…
It takes many hands to keep the St. Paul campus looking its best. The Memorial Garden, the sidewalks, parking lots, the front entrance, and all sides of St. Paul need lots of loving care like mowing, weeding, planting, pruning, and more. A group of n…
Sunday, June 2, 4-6 p.m., North Lawn Mark your calendars for an early evening of food, music, games, and celebration. Bring your lawn chair and your joy of being together. Dinner and desserts will be provided. The church lawn will be full of fun and…