Holy Week

Palm Sunday, March 24, 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul UMC, Cedar Rapids We will have our regular worship service at 9:30 a.m. After we worship, a group from Two Rivers Church will leave from Rock Island at about 11:00 a.m. in order to get to St. Paul’s UMC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There, we will …

Do Unto Others

We have all heard “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It is the Golden Rule. Jesus said it is the summary of the Law and the Prophets. It is the foundation of what being a Christian should be. But what does it actually mean? What does it mean to apply …

Gospel According to Broadway

The Gospel According to Broadway was such a hit last summer that it is coming back for an encore. This summer seven shows will be featured with special performances by local theater veterans. The series will begin on July 30 and last for seven weeks. Each week Pastor Robb will make connections between the show …

Easter Week Events

Wednesday 5:30 – Our last Vespers service will be on Wednesday, April 5. This will be another quiet service of reflection, silence, music, and prayer. These services have been deeply spiritual experiences all Lent, and our youth group, bell choir, and choir all meet afterwards. Thursday 6:30 – Maundy Thursday Pot-Luck Church. We will meet …

Rest – Reflect – Renew

This evening service of prayer, music, and quiet reflection is a way to decompress at the end of the day. It is a holy moment to close a busy day and look forward to a restful evening. This is a perfect way to rest, reflect, and renew your spiritual journey toward Easter. The Evening Vespers …

Star Words to start the new year

On the first Sunday (and first day) of the year, we will celebrate Epiphany Sunday, which commemorates the visitation of Christ by the Magi from the East. The Magi, guided by a star, brought gifts to the newborn King, and thwarted King Herod’s plan for violence. The Star Words will be given out to those …