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The pastors who completed the St. Paul residency program during the past 11 years are now leading throughout the country. They recently gave an update for the Lilly Endowment, which helps support the initiative. Here are snapshots of their current mi…
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Amy Diller came two years ago as part of the pastoral residency program. She offered us her care, sense of humor, and insightful perspectives on faith. After farewell weekend on July 15-16, she will remain in the Quad Cities to be pastor at Together…
Bill Campbell and Nathan Windt work together at St. Paul and St. Ambrose University. They recently teamed up to revive a vocal tour for St. Ambrose students. Voices, blending well The idea for this wonderful trip came about because I composed five n…
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For four weeks this summer, July 5-26, St. Paul pastors and staff will lead a lunch-time series about the four doors of the reformation, doors of the places that offered key backdrops to the life of Luther. They include his monastery, University of W…
They swam, went caving, took a hike, made crafts, sang, climbed a rock wall. Twenty-five adults with disabilities spent the week at Camp Shalom last week – including two St. Paul members. It was the first time Joy Crane attended camp. What was her fa…
Play an instrument? Sing a song? A much-loved tradition of summer at St. Paul is people sharing their musical talents during 9:20 a.m. worship. Maybe a flute-trombone duet could do, or perhaps you’d like to take your place on the piano bench. Watch f…
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Rosita Tendall recently retired from St. Paul as a children’s choir director. She shared a few thoughts about her time here, and her plans for the future. How long have you been a children’s choir director at St. Paul? I started out at St. Paul subbi…
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Editor’s note: Andy Langdon is the director of youth ministries at St. Paul. Michelle Juehring is the children & family life coordinator. From Andy Recently, Michelle and I attended a webinar about the recent Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. I am p…
A few months ago, a new WELCA circle popped up on St. Paul’s congregational calendar. WELCA stands for Women of the ELCA. It’s a national organization devoted to service, study, advocacy, and fellowship. Many churches, including St. Paul, have small…
Liz Josie and Lisa Fiedler sat next to each other at a presentation earlier this year about refugee camps in Jordan. They were at the Bettendorf Public Library to hear Dr. Majdi Omar and nurse Ann Garton tell the story about their time serving overse…
Come on out to Camp Mayfest on Sunday, May 21, 12 noon-2 p.m., for an afternoon of food, music, and games. Bring your lawn chair and sunscreen to St. Paul, and wear your favorite camping shirt or hat, for fun in the sun for all ages. FOOD Gather ‘rou…
Editor’s note: St. Paul’s blood donor day will be on Wednesday, May 17, from 2-6 p.m. Sign up to donate blood. Lee Marbach first gave blood in high school. Then, when he went to work at Russell in Davenport, his employer’s blood drives and location r…