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What's New at St. Paul

Welcome to worship

Summer schedule, May 30 through Sept. 5:

Sunday worship is at 8:00, 9:20 & 11:00 a.m.

Saturday worship is at 5:30 p.m.

Learning season startup | Sunday, Sept. 12

Startup Sunday is Sept. 12. That’s the day when we return to the fullness of our Sunday-morning learning and worship life.

  • Learning classes begin for all ages, 10:45-11:30 a.m.
  • Sunday worship returns to 8:00, 9:20, and 11:45 a.m.
The scene at St. Paul

Important dates for St. Paul worship and life »

Come together for conversation, cocktails, and God »

What keeps you grounded? »

Managing money… with faith »

‘Companioning’ ministry: A way for you to serve?»

Explore membership »

Environmental writer Bill McKibben is coming to St. Paul »

Parking construction

Starting Aug. 29, St. Paul parking capacity expands! Worshipers will have access to the entire newly-paved parking area. However, the alley will be blocked off.

For the next few weekends, the only entrance and exit will be the newly-constructed double-lane entry on Brady Street (approaching from Locust Street on the south).

Full access to the expanded parking is expected by Startup Sunday, Sept. 12.

Inside Out

What does it mean to be turned inside out? It’s getting outside of ourselves and embracing the hospitable spirit of Jesus Christ. It’s an outstretched hand, a welcoming smile, a warm greeting as people enter this church home.

Starting in September, Inside Out will be a refreshing update to our Open Door hosting. Stationing people and families at the entrance doors before each Sunday service, Inside Out is a new take on our congregation’s spirit of radical hospitality.

If you’d like to be part of the Inside Out hospitality crew at doors on an occasional Sunday, contact: Jennifer Garvey, 326-3547 ext. 210,
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Care of the planet

People of faith are mindful about the care of creation. At St. Paul this fall, raise your awareness about the Earth’s renewal — a tasting of locally-grown foods, readings about the earth, and an internationally-known environmental speaker. Read more »

Community Garden: St. Paul “gets growing”!

garden

The St. Paul community garden is growing world-famous cabbages in the raised beds behind our housing ministry at 2025 Main St. It’s not only about the bounty of green beans and tomatoes. The garden growing friendships and understanding in our central-city neighborhood.

Read more »

Photos of a growing garden »

Two great guest speakers coming to St. Paul!
  • Bill McKibben: Oct. 17, 2010
  • Joan Chittister: Oct. 23, 2011

Read more about the Guest Speaker Series »

VBE Renew

Vacation Bible Experience

St. Paul Church buzzed with the happy songs and activity of children in June. In our Vacation Bible Experience, kids were all about thinking green, growing in faith, having fun, and changing the world. Watch for a link to the photos.

Pastoral search connections

Someone’s out there. A gifted pastor is bound to be just the right match for our congregation. Who do you know? Consider the connections »

Love God. Love Others.

‘Companioning’ ministry: A way for you to serve?

Coming this fall is a newly-conceived opportunity for your faithful involvement and compassion called Companioning.

Read more»

Stained Glass Windows

The 11 stained glass windows of the St. Paul Sanctuary tell the powerful story of the life of Jesus. Photography, heart, and theological depth have intersected in a new booklet, a gift of love to the people of St. Paul from Harvey Prinz, retired ELCA pastor.

The booklet is available in the Book Corner at $3.50. This covers the cost of paper and printing.

Human Sexuality

St. Paul is part of the continuing conversation on ELCA decisions related to human sexuality. For background »

Photos

People make St. Paul congregation a vibrant community of faith — full of grace and consolation.

Open the photo albums »

Explore St. Paul

Interested in exploring St. Paul life and membership? Click here »

E-mail connection

St. Paul is now sending occasional announcements of significant events and ministry opportunities via e-mail. Sign up »

Worship

Worship in the St. Paul sanctuary each weekend:
Sundays: Communion services at 8:00, 9:20 & 11:45 a.m.
Saturdays: Communion service at 5:30 p.m.

Details for upcoming weekend services »

New inside St. Paul’s doors

If you are entering into St. Paul for the first time, you’ll find an open-hearted open-minded place to ground your spiritual life. Find your way »

About electronic giving

“First Fruits Giving” means thinking first of God and giving to others before taking care of ourselves. This biblical foundation for faithful giving has fresh application in our day and time. Check it out ».