St. Paul is blessed to have two care ministries, both of which intentionally connect members of the St. Paul community beyond the walls of the church. The Hospital Befrienders program is a team of volunteers who visit hospitalized St. Paul people in…
On the evening of Sunday, May 28, the unimaginable happened in downtown Davenport. The historic Davenport Hotel, home to businesses and apartments, collapsed, leaving many without homes and the loss of their belongings. Anyone wishing to make donatio…
In March, the congregation voted to call McIver “Mac” Mullins to a two-year placement as part of the Pastoral Residency Program. Born and raised in North Carolina, Mac is currently at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. He begins his call in Augu…
St. Paul members Craig and Judy Wurdinger both had a clear idea of what they were meant to do with their lives. For Craig, thanks to his family and influential coaches, it was always basketball. And for Judy, it was the guidance of a social worker an…
Longtime St. Paul member Rachel Evans has always had a passion for recycling but just last year, she took on the role of communications coordinator for the Waste Commission of Scott County. Rachel is a graduate of Valparaiso University where she obta…
While Andrea has been a St. Paul member her entire life, she is beginning a new chapter as the Book Corner Manager. She began her role on March 6. Stop in to say hello and get to know Andrea. Tell us about your family/where you grew up/went to colleg…
Spring cleaning the St. Paul neighborhood Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-12 noon Three times a year volunteers don bright vests, grab buckets and litter picker-uppers, and take to the streets surrounding St. Paul. The Make it Yours Neighborhood Cleanup…
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St. Paul youth transform new Camp Shalom cabins with brushstrokes and paint. In late January, a group of St. Paul youth packed their bags and art supplies and made the 42-mile drive to Maquoketa to spend the weekend creating artwork that will plant s…
A big welcome to Brittany Guy as St. Paul’s new childcare team leader. She comes on board following the recent resignation of long-time team leader, Teresa Whitbeck, who served with outstanding dedication for 18 years. Brittany previously taught for…
At 5:30 p.m., the doors swing open. The line of more than a dozen people files in. More people will follow soon. Signs with arrows point you through the two turns to find the Zion Meal Site. The guests line up and wait for the evening’s announcements…
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After 26 years of combined service, two long-time St. Paul staff members plan for retirement next week. Paula Durham, business office manager Paula started her career in Information Technology as a systems/project manager designing computer systems….
Wednesdays during the Season of Lent Gather in community during the 40 days of Lent, March 1—March 29 ▶ Noontime Worship | 12 noon-12:30 p.m., Sanctuary Breathe deeply in the midst of your workday for these contemplative noontime gatherings. Half-hou…