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Here at the Chapel we host a
number of service, learning, and social events throughout the year.
All students are welcome to attend these events. We also encourage students to
get involved in the planning and organization of these events, gaining valuable
leadership skills and an opportunity to spread God's message of hope and
love through events or projects according to their own interests. You can check out the calendar to see what events are coming up.
Student Leadership Team
The Student Leadership Team is a group of students who
serve the chapel in the areas of programming and evangelism. They
meet once a week for study, prayer, and planning. The Student Leadership
Team is to blame for the Nerf Wars, Hometown Tours, Chili Supper,
Ultimate Frisbee, Sardines Night, and much
of the other crazy stuff that goes on around the Chapel. They organize
events, order cake and chicken, visit new students, and generally keep
St. Paul's running at the speed of fun.
The Student Leadership Team includes two subteams, one which focuses on American
events and the other which coordinates with Deaconess Angie on
International Student Ministry events. Members are paid a stipend
per semester and are expected to attend either Table Talk or Bible Study
on a regular basis.
If
you're interested and would like more information about student
leadership, contact Pastor Mons
at maxmons@juno.com or drop by his
office during the week.
International Student Ministry
The International Student Ministry is designed to reach out to students from foreign nations attending the University of Iowa and their families. The program includes classes, social events, and conversation classes, with many opportunities to volunteer and get involved. For more information, check out our ISM page.
Mission Trips
One of the many opportunities we have been blessed with here at St. Paul's is to take our ministry beyond Iowa City and share the message of Christ's love across the globe. Our mission trips have been entirely student-organized, funded in part by Thrivent and in part by money raised by the members of the mission teams.
 Lithuania
In the summer of 2006, fifteen students travelled to Palanga, Lithuania to assist in construction of a church building. During Lithuania's time as a part of the Soviet Union, the Christian Church was heavily persecuted, and many church buildings destroyed or appropriated by the government for alternate purposes.
 Kenya
A team of five students accompanied Kenya native and Chapel member Martin Thuo to his home village of Nyacaba, Kenya in the summer of 2008. This trip focused on Nyacaba Primary and two other schools in nearby villages, where students taught classes, gave presentations,
and spent time with the children. Team members also collected school supplies, clothing, and shoes for the students, many of whom cannot afford everything they need.
For the Future?
We are not currently in active planning for another mission trip, but opportunities abound all over the world. If you're interested in organizing or being part of a new mission team, let us know!
Home Away from Home
This program is organized by the permanent congregation families here at St. Paul's to support students at the University of Iowa. Students are matched with families, who host them for home-made meals, a chance to do laundry, or just to get away from the dorms for a little while. Families also get together to make care packages and deliver them to students during finals week. Fill out a form in the Student Center or email us if you'd like to sign up.
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