This is how we do Community:
This is just a sampling of some of the church and community events which are a part of St. Paul's heritage and history (some recent, some ancient)!
We continually look for ways to expand our mission and ministry beyond the church walls, so check back often.
Community Dinners
We sponsor a Community Dinner every second Monday of each month from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. These dinners are prepared and served by members of the church at no charge, with no strings attached, and to all who wish to participate.
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JULY 8, 2024 5-6:30 pm
BBQ Night: Pulled pork, pulled chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, side salads, fruit, PB&Js, ice cream & toppings
AUGUST 12, 2024 5-6:30 pm
Summer Salads Night: variety of summer salads, including chicken, ham, & tuna salad, fruit, pasta, veggie salads, PB&Js, desserts
SEPTEMBER , 2024 5-6:30 pm
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Wurstmarkt Sausage & Sauerkraut Supper
For nearly 30 years, St. Paul members have held its annual Wurstmarkt Sausage & Sauerkraut Supper on the third Sunday in October from 11am - 3pm. The dinner is drive-thru only, and includes real mashed potatoes!
The 2024 dinner will be held on Sunday, October 20th.
Watch for more information.
Lebanon Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program
This is the second summer that St. Paul is partnering with other churches and organizations in town to provide a ready to eat sack lunch each weekday throughout the summer. Lunches are available at two locations in Lebanon and one in Summerfield from 11:30-Noon. Contact the church office for more information or on how to donate.
Lebanon Food Pantry & Community Care Coalition
St. Paul provides a facility, financial support, and volunteers for Lebanon's Food Pantry, and for the Community Care Coalition (CCC), both of which are part of the Lebanon Matthew 25.40 Ministries. The food pantry provides monthly food support to families in Lebanon and Summerfield, IL. The CCC provides financial and other aid for rent, utilities, etc., for families in Lebanon and Summerfield, IL
Uni-Pres Kindercottage
St. Paul members have sponsored tuition for a child at Uni-Pres Kindercottage in E. St. Louis, IL, for nearly 20 years. Church members have also served on the Kindercottage board of directors, volunteered at the facility, donated wish list items, and sponsored a child at Christmas. St. Paul remains the only church in the Illinois South Conference which continues to sponsor tuition at Kindercottage.