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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

We are passionate about serving others, learning from and with our neighbors, and continuing Jesus’ healing work in the world.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday and Saturday evening, 8:00-10:00 p.m. in the basement of the church.
LEARN MORE ABOUT AA
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LOVE, PERIOD

As a community committed to upholding the dignity of every human being, St. Paul’s is on a mission to end the stigma around period poverty in Charles County. In fall 2024, St. Paul’s launched Love, Period, a ministry dedicated to ending period poverty in Charles County by erecting Little Free Period Pantries filled with free and unlimited menstrual hygiene supplies.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LOVE, PERIOD

As a community committed to upholding the dignity of every human being, St. Paul’s is on a mission to end the stigma around period poverty in Charles County.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • 1 in 5 girls miss school due to their period each month due to a lack of menstrual supplies. This leads to education inequity and missed opportunities
  • Those who menstruate will use an average of 15-20 pads or tampons a week
  • Although a natural part of human biology, menstruation is stigmatized in many communities
  • Menstrual supplies are not covered by WIC or SNAP benefits.

In fall 2024, St. Paul’s launched Love, Period, a ministry dedicated to ending period poverty in Charles County by erecting Little Free Period Pantries filled with free and unlimited menstrual hygiene supplies. Current pantries are located in our public Meditation Garden and Our Place Soup Kitchen (located inside Good Shepherd United Methodist Church). We plan to erect another pantry at a local women’s shelter in the southern part of the county and at a group home in near the Charles/Prince George’s county border. Email Paula Truitte to learn more.

Volunteer

  • Adopt a pantry for a month and ensure that it remains stocked with supplies
  • Publicize to your local organization
  • Donate
  • We welcome financial donations of any amount. Click here to donate.
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CHURCH-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

In 2017 we formed a partnership with Eva Turner Elementary School, our neighborhood school. Along with providing school supplies twice a year and supporting students and teachers throughout the year.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

  • Reading Buddies—spend 30 minutes each week reading with an assigned buddy
  • Weekend Backpacks—Volunteers are needed to fill weekend backpacks of food to go home with kids who otherwise have little eat.
  • Breakfast Crew—Several times a year we provide breakfast to the hard-working faculty and staff the school.
  • Christmas Dinner—In conjunction with ETE staff, we help host an annual Christmas dinner and toy workshop.
  • Read Across America Day—Volunteers from the church celebrate the joy of reading by reading in the various ETE classrooms on this annual celebration marking the birthday of Dr. Seuss (on or around March 2nd each year). Contact the office to sign up.
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GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY GARDEN

Our Good News Community Garden was the brainchild of three of our youth as they prepared for confirmation in fall 2021. Together, they and the entire youth group are launching a community garden on our property, the harvest of which will go to our neighbors and local food bank. Those in the community are invited to “lease” plots for free to grow their own food.

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PRIDE MINISTRY

St. Paul’s is committed to the flourishing and justice of our LGBTIA members and community. Along with hosting and several LGBTQIA+ events, we are also active in local affirming and welcoming ministries, including PFLAG of Southern Maryland. We host a both at Charles County’s annual Pride festival and partner with local churches with picnics in the summer.

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OUR PLACE SOUP KITCHEN

Once a month, St. Paul’s cooks and serves dinner at Our Place Soup Kitchen (located at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Waldorf). Volunteers are needed to help set up the dining room, cook the meal, serve the meal, and clean up. This is a perfect activity for children and adults. Contact the office to sign up.

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WALK TO END HOMELESSNESS

Annual fundraiser and walk in downtown La Plata benefitting the Safe Nights Winter Shelter.
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SOUTHERN CROSSING

In 2025, we sponsored the construction and furnishing of an apartment at our county’s only transitional support program. Every 18 months we will support the transition of new residents into the unit.

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COMMUNITY GRANTS

Along with relationship-based service opportunities, we also provide grants to local and international organizations. Partnerships include:

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EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT

Each year we partner with Episcopal Relief and Development to provide emergency support in the face of natural disasters. To support our efforts we host a variety of fundraisers, including local music concerts and car washes.