St. Paul Book Corner

05/13/2026

Sweet little rattles with a big impact 💫

Handmade with love by women artisans in Bangladesh, these Pebble toys are more than adorable — they help support fair wages, sustainable employment, and fair trade communities around the world. 🌍 Each toy is crafted with organic cotton and designed to be soft, safe, and full of charm for the littlest hands.

Now featured in our fair trade nonprofit bookstore:
🍓 Strawberry Rattle
🐛 Caterpillar Rattle
🐯 Tiger
🦓 Zebra
🐰 Spring Bunny
🦛 Hippo

Perfect for baby gifts, nursery shelves, birthdays, and everyday snuggles. Stop by the bookstore to see these lovable friends in person! 💕

04/21/2026

🎉A special book just arrived in the Book Corner!🎉
Now available… “Eulogy for a Faithful Church”
by our very own Sara Olson-Smith

04/09/2026

Coming soon to the Book Corner!

We’re celebrating with Pastor Sara on the release of her new book, Eulogy for a Faithful Church! 🎉

A moving story of faithful endings and new life, it reminds us that God brings hope and resurrection even in seasons of closure. Check it out wherever books are sold! 📖
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04/02/2026

🐣🌷 Need a last minute hostess gift for Easter?
We got you. 🌷🐣

From bright spring décor to meaningful, fair trade pieces, we’ve got everything you need to show up with something thoughtful (and beautiful!).

✨ Whimsical felt creations from DZI
🧴 Soaps & lotions from Argrow’s House (made by local women!)
🥚 Colorful eggs, serving pieces, and floral placemats from Serrv International
🍞 Cozy bread warmers for the perfect shared meal

Gifts that feel good to give — and do good, too. 🌍💛

We’re open Maundy Thursday:
11:30am-1:30pm
6:30pm–8:30pm

03/24/2026

First Communion is such a beautiful and meaningful milestone, one that deserves to be celebrated with intention and love. 🤍

As we prepare for Maundy Thursday, our Book Corner is filled with thoughtful, fair trade gifts to honor this special moment:

✨ Cross necklaces and jewelry from The Starfish Project
🌿 Handmade Palm Crosses
📖 Bookmarks from Deirdre & Company
📚 A wide variety of children’s Bibles and faith-based resources
🎨 Fun, hand-painted bookmarks

Not sure what to choose? We’ve got you covered with gift cards and chocolate bars—perfect for letting your child pick something meaningful to them. 🍫

Every purchase supports artisans around the world and helps make a difference beyond our community.

Stop by the Book Corner this week and find something truly special for your First Communicant.

Open…
This Wednesday 3/25: 5:30-7pm
Palm Sunday: 8:30am-12:30pm
Next Wednesday 4/1: 5:30-7pm
Maundy Thursday: 11:30am-1:30pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm
CLOSED: Good Friday and Easter

02/25/2026

Creating her Easter basket is one of my favorite little traditions 🤍

This year, every item inside supports artisans, women, and families. Locally and around the world. From fair trade finger puppets and chocolate to mommy & me bracelets and locally made bath balms… each piece has a story.

It’s playful and magical for her,
and purposeful and impactful, too. 🌍✨

02/21/2026

🌷✨ Spring + Easter at The Book Corner ✨🌷

Felt Easter treasures from DZI, meaningful jewelry from Starfish Project & WorldFinds, and beautiful fair trade goods from Serrv, all thoughtfully made and ethically sourced. 🌍💛

We also have Lenten devotionals and inspiring reads to walk with you through this sacred season.

Shop with purpose. Celebrate with hope. 💚📖

02/18/2026

Love Outpoured: Devotions for Lent 2026 from Augsburg Fortress is a 40-day journey inviting you to slow down, reflect, and prepare your heart for Easter.

This beautiful devotional offers daily readings to guide you through the season of repentance, renewal, and hope.

We’ll have copies available in the Book Corner before and after the Ash Wednesday service tonight.

Come receive ashes.
Come receive grace.
Come begin the journey.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 ❤️

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and today's story shows readers the joy of one community's Thanksgiving and how celebrating the holiday gives us a chance to be our best selves, connect, and make new memories.Music by My...

10/30/2025

Stories with the Book Corner Halloween Edition 🎃

Happy Halloween! In today's story, we meet a little ghost who isn't quite like the other ghosts.