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.
Despite having to work with COVID-19 restrictions, 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.
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
Emergency Financial Assistance
Donations and Volunteer Opportunities
We accept non-perishable food and clothing donations. Office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 2:00PM
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.
