The annual Southeastern Iowa Synod Fall Theological Conference will be held September 18-20 at St. Paul. The theme will be “Drawn to the Light of God: What we can Learn about Discipleship, Leadership and Witness from the Gospel of John.” Approximatel…
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…
On Sunday, Sept. 11, fall start-up is when we return to the fullness of our Sunday-morning learning and worship life. Sunday worship returns to 8, 9:20, and 11:45 a.m., with Saturday worship at 5:30 p.m. Learning classes begin for ages 3-adult, 10:45…
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Twelve years ago, Elizabeth Lonning and a small team of fellow psychologists began working on changing the law in Iowa. The change would allow specially trained psychologists to prescribe certain medications for the treatment of mental health disorde…
Three new staff members will begin work at St. Paul in September. The congregational council approved their hiring at its August meeting. St. Paul also welcomes communications intern Allison Adams for the 2016-2017 school year. SARA HARLESS is the ne…
They can write a letter to God, paint a painting, pen a poem, or one of countless other possibilities. Confirmation at St. Paul culminates with students crafting and sharing their faith stories in a two-three minute presentation. New this year, confi…
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Please note that parking is no longer allowed on High Street between Main and Brady streets, which is on the south side of St. Paul. The city designated the section as no parking at St. Paul’s request. The goal is to improve the safety of people walk…
It will be a full Sunday this weekend, Aug. 21, at St. Paul. Hunger Awareness Weekend Jesus turned to his disciples and said “You give them something to eat.” On Hunger Awareness Weekend at St. Paul, August 20 & 21, food expresses love for our ne…
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She brought five pigs, one calf, and five projects to the Mississippi Valley Fair – such as a tie blanket and pillow, an apron she sewed. Cassi Paustian, 10, also made a special hanger to display awards and medals to be judged at the fair. After last…
A nine-week course focusing on getting rid of debt, managing money, and spending and saving wisely, will begin on Monday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8 p.m., at St. Paul. Financial Peace University, created by Dave Ramsey, will be led by St. Paul members Meg and…
Sister-brother duo Meredith and Ben Bruster are soaking up as much of this planet as they can, studying abroad during their years at Luther College and Augustana College, respectively. From west Africa to east Asia, their experiences will shape their…
ChurchJazz, a Chicago-based jazz ministry, will come to paint the town jazz at St. Paul on Sunday, July 31. This group of veteran musicians will play the Chicago Jazz Mass at the 9:20 and 11 a.m. services. It is free and open to the public. For 30 ye…