Want some interesting reading during this pandemic? The St. Paul Book Corner has all kinds of wonderful ideas for you – like The Great Influenza by John M. Barry. When President George W Bush read Barry’s book, he “couldn’t put it down.” He not only…
Editor’s note: Ninth-grade confirmation students are sharing their faith stories on Sunday mornings. The story below is from Claire Mask, a student at Pleasant Valley High School. I decided to write my faith story on being a foster sister. In 2015, m…
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If it was Sunday evening, it was potluck night at the Ball-Trevor household. While Raymond and Mike were in the kitchen, their three kids were anxiously looking out the window for their neighbor Fran Wolfe, crossing fingers that she was walking up th…
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Editor’s note: Ninth-grade confirmation students are sharing their faith stories on Sunday mornings, as they wrap up their two-year confirmation journey. Hannah Turner is a ninth-grader at Davenport Central High School. When I think about faith or Go…
Are you a veteran from any era? A new group is forming at St. Paul. Led by Lyle Peterson, this group will connect in a variety of ways to serve fellow veterans and offer camaraderie and support. Lyle, a Vietnam-era veteran, is involved in a variety o…
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Ann McGlynn, who has served as St. Paul’s director of communication for nearly eight years, will be stepping away from her staff position in order to devote more time to an organization she founded. Tapestry Farms is a nonprofit urban farm tha…
Online and in-person, children’s ministries leaders are looking forward to engaging kids and families in their lives of faith this fall. Outdoor worship for kids and families Third Saturdays of the month, 4 p.m., starting Sept. 19 Bring a blanket and…
Miss St. Paul donuts and coffee? On Sunday, Sept. 13, 8-11:30 a.m., St. Paul pastors and staff will be outside in the south parking lot for a donut driveup event. We will have your favorite donuts, a special St. Paul blend of coffee, a Connections fl…
Off of Highway 61 outside of Blue Grass, down a curving gravel road, a brightly colored sign appears at the end of a driveway, welcoming visitors to Camp Kawnipi. Turn onto the lane, and a field of wildflowers greets visitors. Gus the dog does the sa…
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Despite currently being in a pandemic I have tried to make the most of my summer. In March, April, and May my parents did not allow me to be with people so going into the break I wanted to make the most of the summer despite the current situation. I…
Editor’s note: St. Paul teens will forever look back on the summer of 2020 as a time of navigating all sorts of new realities. This series features essays from St. Paul teenagers about what their summer adventures entailed. This summer, I’ve gone to…
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Editor’s note: St. Paul teens will forever look back on the summer of 2020 as a time of navigating all sorts of new realities. This series features essays from St. Paul teenagers about what their summer adventures entailed. Julia Houghton – Camp Shal…