The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are among recent deaths prompting protests and calls for a hard look at how systems and institutions in America exempt white people from regularly facing and addressing the harm of racism…
The Bible remains the best-selling book of all time. Many people have also suggested that it is the least-read bestseller. It is not unusual to talk with people who have at some time tried to “read the Bible beginning to end” only to find that it is…
Interested in faith, health, and wholeness? Come to these in person coffee conversations on three Tuesday mornings in July. We’ll gather at St. Paul on the north lawn, weather permitting. Sign-up is limited to 10 spots. Please visit stpaulqc.org/sign…
The Bible remains the best-selling book of all time. Many people have also suggested that it is the least-read bestseller. It is not unusual to talk with people who have at some time tried to “read the Bible beginning to end” only to find that it is…
The tragedy and turmoil of recent weeks in our nation has shaken all of us. Inspired by the life of Jesus Christ, we take seriously the mandate to love God and love our neighbor. Our Christian faith compels us to speak out against all systems and str…
Educators, from preschool through college, embarked upon an adventure (and struggle) of teaching their students online for the last two months of the 2019-2020 school year. Meet some St. Paul educators, who offered their perspectives on the challenge…
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Better Choices, Better Health — which helps adults with chronic conditions to build confidence in their ability to manage their health and lead active lives — will be offered beginning in June through St. Paul. This evidence-based program, developed…
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Instead of Vacation Bible School, St. Paul kids will “sing for joy on their couches” (Psalm 149:5) during Staycation Bible School 2020. Age 4-grade 5: The people of God at home Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their couches….
On Wednesday, it’s bingo day at Senior Star at Elmore Place. Up until earlier this year, that meant lots and lots of people gathering together to play the much-loved game at the same time. Now, with COVID-19, it means more sessions, with no more than…
On a sorting line, Rolla Lucas takes his place at 5 a.m. four days a week. Each day, for 10-hour shifts, it’s his job, and the job of his co-workers, to sort the recycling that comes through the Waste Commision of Scott County. He spots the paper tha…
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It’s 8:30 a.m. on a Thursday morning, and worship is underway. Chris Nelson takes his turn at the organ. Bill Campbell slides onto the piano bench. A pastor stands in the Sanctuary to deliver a sermon. Prayers are said, as is a children’s message, to…
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Editor’s note: Pastor Kristine Dohrman began her work as St. Paul’s visitation pastor earlier this year. She connects with St. Paul people who live in a variety of senior centers or who are isolated at home. Tell us about your family. My husband, Jon…