Extended Ministries ministers to the wider community

on behalf of St. Paul’s members.

FEEDING THE HUNGRY

Lee Jackson Memorial Community Garden

St. Paul’s Community Garden has provided well over 1,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to patrons of New Hope Ministries each year. Learn More

Harrisburg Area Food Pantry

Our members help stock shelves, distribute food items, and do tasks needed by this food pantry, which is located at Messiah Lutheran Church in Harrisburg. Learn More

New Hope Ministries

Throughout the year, we collect items for donation to New Hope Ministries. These items include Christmas Gifts, Mittens and Hats, Food and Personal Care Items. Learn More

Community Dinners

We gather with other churches in the community to serve dinner and foster meaningful connections throughout the year. 

TAKING STEPS TO COMBAT INQEQUALITY

Welcome Team

Through Church World Service, members of the congregation sponsor and support refugee families making Central PA their new home. 

Open and Affirming

In keeping with our 2003 and our 2018 Updated Covenant, St. Paul's remains committed to our ONA Covenant. Learn More

Child Sponsorship

Members of St. Paul’s sponsor children from the Tibetan Refugee Center in Darjeeling, India, the Philippines and Jerusalem. 

Race Against Racism

Members of the congregation participate in the YWCA's Race Against Racism and Social Justice Challenge each year. 

OTHER INITIATIVES

UCC Homes

Thornwald and Sarah Todd Homes are our UCC retirement centers in Carlisle, PA. We support them in a variety of ways. 

SPOOF

St. Paul’s On Our Feet has become active in community hiking and provides fellowship for St. Paul’s members and guests. 

Gather the Spirit

Our members provide outreach  to those in need in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg. Learn More