What’s happening at St. Paul’s

Holy Eucharist
Nov
2

Holy Eucharist

This year, as the autumn light softens and the trees shed their final leaves, we gather to celebrate one of the Church’s most radiant feasts: All Saints’. On Sunday, November 2, we come together in worship, to remember and rejoice in the great communion of saints, those whose lives have reflected the light of Christ, and those dear to us who now rest in that light.

All Saints’ is not only about the canonized heroes of faith whose names we know, Francis, Julian, Teresa, Augustine, but also about the quiet saints whose names are written upon our hearts. It's about mothers and fathers, friends and mentors, neighbors and companions who have gone before us. In them we see, as Scripture says, “a great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1) surrounding us still, cheering us onward in faith, hope, and love.

We will offer special prayers for the departed, naming aloud those we have loved and lost. If you would like names included in our prayers, please submit them to the parish office before the service. Each name matters, for in Christ, no one is lost, and love endures beyond the veil of death. As Jesus promised, “I am the resurrection and the life; those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.” (John 11:25).

You are also invited to bring framed photos of loved ones or small flower arrangements to adorn the worship space. These faces and flowers, placed among candles, will remind us that resurrection is not merely a doctrine but a living reality, the ongoing story of God’s redeeming love. Together we will remember not only what was lost but what is promised: the renewal of all things, when every tear shall be wiped away and life will be whole again.

Come, then, with your memories, your gratitude, and your hope. Come to rejoice in the mystery of the communion of saints, that wondrous fellowship where heaven and earth meet and love never ends.

Celebrant: Fr. Richard Graves

Lector: Laurie DeMeyer

Musician: Sharon Morrical

Coffee Hour: Mike and Joyce Bayne

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Annual Fall Festival
Oct
12

Annual Fall Festival

Arts@StPaul's is proud to present our third annual Fall Festival, a celebration of pets, music, food and fun. Hosted in conjunction with the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown and the Feral Cat Society, Father Richard Graves will hold a Blessing of the Animals on the hour from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, in our yard at St. Paul's, in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of our furry friends. Bring your dogs or cats, hamster, birds, gerbils or whatever you treasure to celebrate the joy that they bring to you. In addition, we will honor Dia de la Hispanidad, with live music provided by Son Peruchos, a renowned salsa band from Des Moines. Maria's Tacos will offer their fine food, and Brazilian pastries will also be offered. Our playground will be open for the kids, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy a nice fall afternoon with us. The event will be in the yard on the east side of the church. We hope to see you and your pets Saturday, October 12th, from 11:30am – 3:00pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 201 E. Church Street, Marshalltown. The event is presented free of charge.

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St. Margaret’s Mission Potluck Dinner
Jul
10

St. Margaret’s Mission Potluck Dinner

Please join us for our monthly St. Margaret’s Mission potluck dinner in the Conference Room Thursday July 10th, at 6:00pm. This month Nick and Scott Lindborg will be providing Baked Ziti for the main course, so bring a side dish and enjoy the fellowship of your friends from St. Paul’s. Everyone is welcome.

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Independence Day Concert
Jun
29

Independence Day Concert

Beat the heat and come down to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for an Independence Day concert featuring Hudson Lorenco-Feld and Isaiah Wilder on the organ and piano along with the MTones, a Marshalltown vocal quartet.

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May Classical Guitars
May
18

May Classical Guitars

Steven Kennedy is one of the most in-demand guitar instructors in central Iowa. He is also one of the most sought-after classical guitarists in the area for gigs and recitals.  He serves as guitar instructor at Central College in Pella, Grand View University in Des Moines, and Simpson College in Indianola.  His debut album, Pequeño vals para Florencia (featuring works by Bach, Sor, Máximo Diego Pujol, and José Luis Merlin) was released in 2013. Steven is also an avid chamber musician, performing as one-half of the Kennedy-Reynolds Guitar Duo, and as a member of the Iowa Guitar Quartet

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