Social Ministry

At St. Paul’s, social ministry is one of the ways we put our faith into action. Through outreach, donations, community partnerships, and service opportunities, we work to care for our neighbors and share God’s love in practical ways.

Whether through collecting food, supporting local ministries, hosting blood drives, or serving the community together, we believe even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.

Upcoming Community Blood Drives

St. Paul’s partners with the American Red Cross to host community blood drives four times per year. Our next drive is coming up soon! You can make an appointment through the link below.

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

Schedule an Appointment

Blessing Box

Our Blessing Box, located outside the main church entrance, provides food and basic necessities to anyone in need. Community members are welcome to donate items or take what they need at any time. For a list of common donations, please click the link below.

Blessing Box Donation Suggestions

We also support local food assistance efforts, such as Keystone Opportunity Center and Souderton’s Bean Bag program, through donations of non-perishable food and household items.

St. Paul’s supports Grace’s Closet, a neighboring clothing ministry that helps provide clothing and essentials to members of the community. Donations and volunteer support help extend this ministry to those in need.

Grace’s Closet

Additional Outreach

In addition to our local outreach efforts, St. Paul’s continues to support ministries such as ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran Disaster Response, and other organizations serving those in need locally and around the world. Over the years, our Social Ministry Team has also participated in projects including the Pennridge Crop Walk, partnerships with ministries such as “The Welcome Church” in Philadelphia, and community assistance efforts supporting individuals and families in need. While specific projects may change over time, our commitment to serving others remains an important part of our ministry.

Get Involved

There are many ways to support social ministry at St. Paul’s

  • Donate food or personal care items

  • Participate in blood drives

  • Volunteer during special collections or service projects

  • Support community outreach efforts

  • Pray for those in need

Watch the bulletin, newsletter, and our Facebook page for upcoming opportunities to serve.