Welcome to St. Paul's Lutheran Church

St. Paul's is a dynamic church composed of people with diverse ages, beliefs and worship styles. Partnered with St. Paul's School, we seek to grow in faith and community through worship, education and service.

St. Paul's is located in Waverly, Iowa and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Music Ministry Emphasis

One of several St. Paul's ministries

Music is known as the Universal Language! Music has the ability to bind all peoples together. It often reaches a depth beyond the spoken word. Whether it be in congregational singing, leadership roles, choirs, handbell choir, worship teams, vocal and instrumental ensembles, soloists, or special services, programs, and activities, St. Paul's Music Ministry provides opportunities for all ages. What the children, youth, and adults absorb unconsciously from their association with fine music, high ideals, and participation in public worship may have greater value than what we consciously teach them. The words from the hymn, God of Grace and God of Glory so appropriately express our mission "Grant us Wisdom, Grant us courage, serving you whom we adore!"

We have just completed a marvelous experience of Advent and Christmas and are now looking ahead to worship and special services including Epiphany, Transfiguration, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Midweek Lenten Evening Worship, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Noon and Evening (Tennebrae) Worship, Easter Vigil, Easter Day, Ascension of Our Lord, and Pentecost.
We are grateful to the Wartburg Choirs, who graciously give their time and talents each year to enhance the midweek Evening Lenten Worship Services at St. Paul's. Included will be the Wartburg Choir and Ritterchor (men's choir) under the direction of Dr. Lee Nelson, and the Wartburg Chapel Choir under the direction of Dr. Karen Black. We appreciate the opportunity of extending our bond with Wartburg College and the greater community.

Speaking of bonding, we have found no better way of bonding at St. Paul's and greater community than through the annual "Talent Showcase & Dessert Event" which will be held on February 14th at 3:00pm in the Parish Hall. You will want to reserve that date!

Dates have been set for "Organ Plus Mini Concerts" to be offered again this summer. These concerts include performances by Organist, Patricia Hagen as well as Instrumental and Vocal performances by our young musicians.

During June, July and August we will experience some of our 11:15am Sunday morning Worship Services outdoors.

Check the Music Ministry Program section of this site for more information, long range music ministry plans for regular weekend worship as well as special services and events.  Please direct your interest in participating with this form, or send questions to Patricia Hagen, Organist & Director of Music Ministry.