Helping the Community
HELPING THE COMMUNITY
Sharing God’s love. Caring for all. Daring to act.
For almost its entire history, one thing that has distinguished St. Paul UMC from other churches is its very robust Outreach Ministry, providing care for the needy.
St. Paul Outreach Ministry boldly and proactively reaches out in accordance with Matthew 25:40 to provide assistance and opportunities to people in need and to build bridges through relationships. The Ministry also works to increase understanding of social issues and to communicate the linkage of these issues with faithful discipleship.
St. Paul still offers a wide variety of outreach opportunities ranging from serving dinner to the homeless to participating with the Community Council on Ministries as advocates for the homeless, working poor, and those in need.
Feeding the Homeless
St. Paul has a tradition of providing aid and hospitality to the homeless and poor. St. Paul actively participates in meal support at the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter, and along with the Community Council on Ministries, supports the Drop-In Center on a year round basis.
Food Pantry
St. Paul offers The Lord’s Pantry, a food pantry which is open on the 1st Saturday each month 8am – 10:30am and on the 3rd Thursdays from 3pm-5:30pm in the church building. This program provides pre-selected groceries to families that live in the 22191, 22192 and 22193 zip codes, USDA food is also available based on household income. We are currently serving clients in the east parking lot. Please bring identification and proof of address.
Non-perishable or monetary donations can be made M-F from 9am – 2pm at the church office. Feel free to stop by or call (703) 494-2445 for assistance.
Clothing Closet
Citizenship Classes
Beginner and Advanced Citizenship Classes
Registration: Please call the office at St. Paul and provide your contact information for the head of this ministry to contact you.
Classes usually meet Monday – Wednesday – Friday, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $75.00
Includes ALL books and instruction
Please contact the church office for more information: (703)494-2445 or office@stpaul-umc.org
Classes are currently on hold.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Donations and Volunteer Opportunities
We accept non-perishable food and clothing donations. Office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Questions?
Contact our office: (703)494-2445 or office@stpaul-umc.org
Monetary Donations
You may now designate online giving to our food and clothes ministries by clicking the banner below. Or write a check and mail it or drop it in the offering plate on Sunday. Be sure to designate the check to any of these missions in the memo line. Thank you!
Volunteer Opportunities
Please call the church office at 703-494-2445 or use this website’s “Contact Us” to volunteer.
We are always looking for volunteers to sort and distribute food and clothes and to help with worship. In addition, specific opportunities may be posted here from time to time.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.
The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or3. email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider