St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School - Waverly, IA

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  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School is a congregation committed to a discipleship philosophy of what it means to be a Christian Community. Our mission is to grow in faith through Christian community for Christ’s service.
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  St. Paul's School offers preschool and elementary education for students through sixth grade and is committed to providing quality education in an environment where Christian faith is taught, learned and lived.
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  Giving is an act of worship. Our financial generosity is an expression of our love for God and our neighbor. These gifts support the ministries of St. Paul's and the church around the world. In addition to regular giving, opportunities exist to contribute to specific ministries.

Pr. George Hanusa to return Oct. 1 & 2

RSVP for Returning Pastor Dinner

St. Paul's Online Together

150th Anniversary Information

Learn more about St. Paul's 150th Anniversary Celebration

Our Featured Sermon

"What is Church?"

by Pastor George Hanusa

ABOUT US & WHAT WE BELIEVE

St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School is a congregation that is centered on God's love, welcoming everyone as we grow in faith through Christian community for Christ's service.

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you."

-St. Paul - Ephesians 4:32

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FACES OF ST. PAUL'S

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Mark Anderson

Interim Lead Pastor

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Johnson, Tamela

Tamela Johnson

School Principal

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Rick Juchems

Council President

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School is located in Waverly, IA and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in the Northeastern Iowa Synod. We are a 1,300 member congregation with more than 450 people worshipping each week. St. Paul's Lutheran School educates more than 220 students preschool through sixth grade.

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Join Us For Worship

Worship centers us on God's love in our personal lives and our community. Each week, we join in praise and thanksgiving. No matter your background, preferred worship style, or schedule, St. Paul's welcomes everyone to join in the celebration.

Worship Times

School Worship - 8:35 a.m. Thursday
In Person Evening Worship - 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Livestreamed and In Person Traditional Worship - 9 a.m. Sunday
In Person Contemporary Worship - 11 a.m. Sunday

*All services include Holy Communion

301 1st St NW, Waverly, IA 50677 (319) 352-3850

life@stpaulswaverly.org

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October 2, 2022 | By Katie Hirv | In Blogs, Latest, School

Curricular & Spiritual Connections 09-30-2022

This week’s Curricular & Spiritual Connections focuses on our LIFT assembly for the month of October.

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September 23, 2022 | By Katie Hirv | In Blogs, Latest, School

Curricular & Spiritual Connections 09-23-2022

This week’s Curricular & Spiritual Connections focuses on our hopeful future at St. Paul’s Lutheran School!

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