Whether you have a caregiver’s heart or need to be cared for (or both!), St. Paul’s is the right place for you. Caring for one another is at the heart of St. Paul’s mission. Where our gifts, graces, and talents intersect with our deepest passions, that intersection is where God is calling us into ministry. At St. Paul’s, we have many opportunities for giving support, friendship, and loving encouragement to people of all ages. Serving with any of our caring ministry teams can bring immeasurable blessings to both the recipient and to the caregiver in ministry.
Get Help/Give Help
If you need a helping hand or if you would like to be involved in caring ministries, contact Rev. Julie Wehner at 319-334-0603 or any of the ministry team members listed in the ministries below. You can also call the church office at 319-363-2058.
Staff and trained lay people visit the hospitals Monday through Friday (and as needed) to give spiritual care and support to patients and families. With permission, persons will be added to the Prayer Concerns in the bulletin and Outlook so that others can support them with prayers or cards.
If you know someone who needs a hospital visit or has other serious health needs, contact the pastoral staff by phone or email or call the church office at 319-363-2058.
Staff offer counseling support in troubled times, but reserve the right to suggest someone else if no clergy staff is available. Contact the church office at 319-363-2058 for further assistance.
Members routinely visit care centers and those who are relatively homebound to provide friendly conversation, support, and encouragement to St. Paul’s members and friends. If you or someone you know could use routine visits, please contact Pastor Julie Wehner at 319-334-0603 or Elaine Oxenford at 319-447-0786.
Trained team members take consecrated communion elements to the homebound and to care center members quarterly (and sometimes during the Holy seasons).
During the first year following a funeral service, a series of grief booklets are often sent to the closest surviving relative to help with the grieving process and bring comfort, encouragement, and support. Supports groups, long and short-term, may also be offered throughout the year as a further way of supporting the grieving members of our community.
Contact Pastor Julie Wehner at 319-334-0603 for further assistance and/or information.
Rides to and from worship services are available from volunteers through Riders Club of America at no charge for those who need transportation. Please contact the church staff at least 24 hours in advance to arrange for a ride.
St. Paul’s offers the services of our Parish Nurse to promote a community of health and wellness in body, mind, and spirit through a loving ministry of faith and service. For concerns related to health and well-being, contact: Mary Horn through the church office, 319-363-2058
Members who are homebound (long-term or short-term) and unable to attend church may request a DVD of the 9:00 am worship service at no charge. The DVDs may be kept or shared with others and are not reused.
Worship services and sermons can also be viewed online and on Mediacom and ImOn cable channels.
The arrival of a new baby is a milestone in the lives of our church family. As a baby is born or a child is adopted, we rejoice and celebrate with them. We give a gift card to families of new children soon after the birth or adoption. A contact will be made to each known family who welcomes a new little one. Please let let the office know if you have not received one. Contact: Mary Horn at Church office, 319-363-2058.
Members visit and deliver flowers to those who are homebound, in care centers, and needing a “we care about you” small bouquet. (Flowers are from the altar arrangements and memorial services.)
On the third Sunday of each month, blood pressure checks are offered outside the various centers of worship from 7:45 am to 1:30 pm. No appointment necessary.
Pamphlets in the display rack in the church’s main hallway offer information, healing, and hope for those coping with difficult life situations such as financial problems, death, depression, life-threatening illnesses, divorce, etc. Members may select pamphlets helpful to themselves, family members, and friends in need.
