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The Cathedral organizes its mission and ministry through the Cloister system. To learn more, click on Cloisters in the navigation bar or one of the links here.

The Cathedral Church of
St. Paul, the Cathedral and liturgical center of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, is a vital metropolitan Christian community. We are committed to accepting and giving Christ's unconditional love through worship, fellowship, education, and service within and beyond our parish church.

Dean Cathleen Bascom describes how a $100,000 I-JOBS grant will be used to install gardens that exemplify good water practices. The Downtown School principal John Johnson, Vice-president of PACE/Juvenile Center John Spinks, and Interim Youth Director Vern Johnson explore how the gardens might offer educational opportunities for neighboring youth and children. More info...

Welcome. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul takes seriously Jesus' inclusion of all people in the Good News of God's love. There is a place for YOU in this community of faith!
Worship. We gather to worship God every Sunday at 8 and 10 am. We are a people of Word and Sacrament, combining sacred traditions of liturgy and music with relevant preaching. Our High Street Chapel is open to the public Mondays through Fridays from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Witness. Since the mid-1800s, St. Paul's has felt a special calling to care for those in our city and our world who are in economic need. Members are especially involved in the Connection Caf and Central Iowa Shelter meal programs and in initiatives in Africa, in Swaziland and Sudan.

Join Us for Worship
Sunday: Quiet Eucharist at 8 am Choral Eucharist at 10 am
The Chapel is open for meditation

Quiet Garden Third Thursday
"A Photographer's Search for Sacred Space" will be the topic of Jim Zeller's presentation on November 18. Jim has visited more than 100 Des Moines churches while building a portfolio of photos of sacred spaces. His exhibition "Stairways to Heaven" appeared at Grandview University in February 2009 and will soon be featured in DSM magazine. Jim holds a bachelor's degree in history from Drake University and a master's degree from the University of Connecticut and has worked as a photojournalist and technician in Des Moines.
Every Thursday When weather permits, our courtyard is open from 11:30 am to 1 pm for prayer. In inclement weather, our "garden" moves indoors to the Undercroft. Visitors are welcome to bring a lunch and enjoy quiet time.
Save the Dates!
Consecration Sunday November 14, 2010 - one service! 9 am! A catered brunch will follow.

Cathedral Arts Sunday, November 7, at 4 pm, Carl Gravander , Organist at Plymouth Congregational Church, will perform Louis Vierne's Symphony #2 and works by American composers in honor of All Saints' Day. A wine and cheese reception follows.

Episcopal Diocese of Iowa
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In the Episcopal Church, Holy Matrimony is not just a ceremony of public commitment. It is a Sacrament. In the Episcopal tradition, marriage is more than two people trying to build a life together; it is an opportunity for God to do something special in us and for us.
St. Paul's is happy to host weddings for active members and their immediate families. Occasionally we extend this hospitality to others.
What must I do to be married at St. Paul's?