Outreach Ministries

Showers of Blessings  – In our flagship outreach ministry, we offer showers, clothes, and haircuts to our neighbors who do not have homes. First United Methodist Church provides a hot breakfast each month. Volunteers are needed to support the offerings and spend time in fellowship with our neighbors. This ministry continues in an abbreviated form during construction.

Peace and Justice  – As Christians, we believe God is passionate for justice and desires peace and wholeness (“shalom”) for the whole of creation. Our Baptismal Covenant calls us to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves; to strive for justice and peace among all people; and to respect the dignity of every human being. Our Catechism teaches us, among many things, “to show respect for the life God has given us;” “to work and pray for peace;” “to seek justice, freedom, and the necessities of life for all people;” and “to speak the truth, and not to mislead others by our silence.” The Peace and Justice Ministry of St. Paul’s Cathedral seeks to encourage and assist us in carrying out our duties in the service of justice and peace  View their webpage (Click Here)

Fair Trade – As a Fair Trade congregation,  St. Paul’s promotes the use of Fair Trade products whenever possible. Fair Trade supports artisans and farmers with small businesses to make a sustainable living. You may purchase Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, olive oil and nuts after services the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, and at the Alternative Gifts EXPO in December. We also serve Fair Trade coffee and tea at our hospitality functions.

Simpler Living – Simpler Living seeks a Christian response to the environmental crisis and our excessive consumerism by living more simply and sustainably in home, church, community, and the world. As creation care stewards, we educate and advocate for a healthier and more vibrant environment, now and for future generations. We sponsor film screenings with slow-food potlucks; coordinate a cathedral CSA delivery; organize workshops; work with Cathedral staff to “green” St. Paul’s; and organize involvement with events like Earth Day.  View their webpage (Click Here)

For more information on any of these ministries or Outreach at St. Paul’s in general, please contact info@stpaulcathedral.org.