An Introduction to Women’s History Month and A Celebration and Biography of the life of Reverend Florence Li Tim-Oi.

An Introduction to Black History Month and A Celebration and Biography of the life of Right Reverend Barbara Harris.

A brief reflection of the impact Claudette Colvin had in the Civil Rights Movement in the mid-1950s.

“Over the years, I have made many friends at St. Paul’s.  As a traditional Episcopalian, I especially enjoy the music and liturgy of the 10 o’clock service.”

“St. Paul’s has been, and is, a very meaningful place in our lives.  My daughter was baptized here.  It has been a place where we have shed tears of joy and tears of grief.  A place where we’ve prayed and worshiped, made lifelong friends, and felt the presence of God.“

“As my maternal grandfather would often say, our roots are very deep in Des Moines. I feel the same about St. Paul’s.”

“Most likely, my first glimpse of St. Paul’s was in 1957 when my parents and I came to Des Moines to see the National Tour of My Fair Lady.”

“St. Paul's made Des Moines a home for me.  It helped raise my children.  The wonderful people I have connected with at this, my church home, are the anchor that steadies me and always seems to pull me back.”

“Twice I’ve come to Saint Paul’s --- the first time was as an infant. My parents bundled me up for church every Sunday to attend St. Paul’s, where my dad grew up and his parents belonged. “

“Our time at St. Paul’s has been quite uplifting in spirituality.  We feel the Holy Spirit each week through the Gospel, the readings and the homily.  The music and choir bring me to tears more Sundays than not.”

“I was brought to St. Paul’s by two forces, both turning out to have a great influence on my life. A love of God had been instilled in me as a Lutheran lad who grew up in Des Moines. And secondly was the love Cindy Morton had for St. Paul’s and shared with me.”

“We are so glad to be here at St. Paul’s where our parishioners care for each other and many others in the Des Moines area, as well as many abroad.”

“Soon after moving to Des Moines in 1979, with husband, two sons, and one daughter, I joined St. Paul's. I chose this parish out of three churches I visited because of its beauty, order, and ceremony.”

“The Cathedral Church of St. Paul is a place of good news. “We are committed to accepting and giving Christ’s unconditional love through worship, fellowship, education, and service within and beyond our parish church” with zest.”

“Upon visiting St. Paul’s, we immediately felt at home with the fabulous music, the friendliness of the people, the diversity of congregants, the food ministry, and the liturgy. We liked that the church attracted people from throughout the metro.”

“I remember the warm rush of love and relief that poured through me when I at last accepted myself and all the unfocused, sometimes hurtful meanderings of my life, as forgivable in the eyes of God.  It was the joy of that amazing grace that gave faith and hope new direction in my life and that of those whose lives touch mine.”

“Through wonderful Wednesday potlucks, the rummage sale, the Shrove Tuesday pancake lunch, the choir parties, and home groups, I have learned the joy of living in a caring community.”

“It is very meaningful for me to serve and worship at the church where I was raised and where both of my parents worshipped and from which were buried. 

St. Paul’s was, is, and will be my faith home.”

“You could say it was love at first sight all around. I feel completely safe in the liturgy.”

“St. Paul’s is my faith community. I love the liturgy, the music is beautifully and thoughtfully sung, and it offers Bible study and other faith-nurturing avenues.”