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…
ChurchJazz, a Chicago-based jazz ministry, will come to paint the town jazz at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Sunday, July 31. This group of veteran musicians will play the Chicago Jazz Mass at the 9:20 and 11 a.m. services. This year, the featured solo…
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It started out as a strip of plants along the back of Jeanne Withycombe’s home. Today, on these July days of sunshine and rain, her large garden bursts with life – colorful flowers, beautiful birds and crawling little critters. “It’s at one of its pr…
Their first bundle of joy, Bradley James, came home in October 1958. Then followed Douglas Ward in September 1960. The youngest, Sara Lynn, followed in August 1963. Betty Dexter had always wanted a family. Through adoption with her husband Jim, she b…
She was born in Beirut, Lebanon. Her father is a retired Lebanese diplomat and agricultural expert, her mother is a teacher and musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago. His family was also from the northern suburbs of Chicago, and he grew up in…
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A field trip to an Iowa-based organ builder. Lessons from college professors and full-time church musicians. Recitals. Classes in hymn playing, organ literature, and improvisation. Fourteen teenagers from across the Midwest are at Wartburg College th…