About St. Paul
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What We Believe
About St. Paul
New sanctuary reflects a welcoming spirit
A growing place for growing people
Welcome!
St. Paul is deeply committed to an open door spirit, inviting all people into the joy of Christian community.
The new sanctuary
The doors to St. Paul’s new 12,000-square-foot sanctuary opened for the first time in September 2007. With soaring design and seating for 750, this worship space breathes the hospitality that the congregation cherishes. The tower of light atop the sanctuary, with its 34-foot cross, radiates St. Paul’s mission to shine with hope to the world.
Architect
Architect Paul Barribeau of the Groth Design Group of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, has masterfully blended the Georgian Colonial architecture of the 1952 building with bold new construction.
Contractor
Estes Construction Company of Davenport serves as the general contractor on this project. Crews are at work through 2007, transforming the 1952 sanctuary into a chapel, more hospitality space, and restrooms.
Stained glass windows
The stained glass windows, designed originally for the 1952 sanctuary, have been beautifully restored by the craftspeople of Oakbrook-Esser Studios in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. In dazzling color, these windows tell the story of Jesus’ life, from birth to resurrection. Yet to come is the large Ascension window, to be mounted inside the tall east window.
Craftsmanship
The communion table, pulpit, baptismal font, and large bronze cross are central symbols of a faith grounded in the Word of God. These furnishings have been created by three local artisans: Jay Stratton in wood, Mark Fowler in glass, and Mike Boyler in metalwork.
The eternal light hands as a symbol that the Sanctuary is a place where the Lord dwells.
Pipe organ
A new 47-rank, 42-stop pipe organ, is now being installed in the Sanctuary by M.L. Bigelow and Co. of Utah. This instrument will be one of the finest in the region, providing a venue for Quad-City music-lovers.
Hospitality spaces
The new Gathering Area, just inside the south entrance,
is designed in the spirit of a town square — much like the open area commonly found in the heart of a small Iowa town. More hospitality space is under construction to the left of the bookstore.
Our mission
St. Paul congregation values heartfelt worship, inspiring learning, genuine servanthood for a hurting world, and a deep sense of home. Our greatest strength is our people — some 3,000 men, women, youth, and children who are of one heart in responding to the love of God in Jesus Christ. Our core values>>
"The good news is that God loves me long before I could have done anything to deserve it." ~Desmond Tutu