Outreach

Christmas Outreach

St. Paul’s generously supports several outreach projects each Christmas. New projects might be added each year. Current projects are the Seaman's Institute Christmas on the River, the Severe Weather Emergency Shelter, Trinity Cathedral Walk-In Mission, Church of the Atonement Christmas Day Dinner, and the South Hills food pantry.

Episcopal Relief and Development

St. Paul’s parishioners contribute thousands of dollars each year to Episcopal Relief and Development. Episcopal Relief and Development is a highly effective and efficient global response to disaster relief using existing church networks to get immediate assistance to where it is needed, both in this country and abroad.

Episcopal Relief and Development focuses on sustainable …

Food Pantry Sunday

St. Paul’s collects food and monetary contributions to support the South Hills Food Pantry the first Sunday of the month.

Please remember to bring your non perishable food contributions to the altar at the service of your choice. All canned, jarred (plastic please) and boxed items are appreciated. Other needed supplies are paper products and personal items (toothpaste, shamp…

Jeremiah's Place

St. Paul’s supports Jeremiah’s Place, Pittsburgh’s First Crisis Nursery. Jeremiah's Place protects children and strengthens families by providing a safe haven of respite, health, renewal, and support for children and families during times of crisis. Parishioner Eileen Sharbaugh is one of the founders and serves as the Director of Volunteer Services.

JP strives to serve as a …

Operation Safety Net - Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (SWES)

On scheduled days and on a 48-hour call schedule, we provide 100 meals for guests at the Severe Weather Emergency Shelter at the United Church of Christ in downtown Pittsburgh when the temperature falls below 25 degrees.

In addition, St. Paul’s members prepare and donate breakfast bags for the homeless.

Shepherd’s Heart Ministry

Once a month, hot meals are prepared by parishioners, then transported and served at Shepherd’s Heart to approximately 150 low-income men, women and families, some of whom are homeless, some of whom just need a warm meal.

In the summer months, we host cookouts, giving the guests a small taste of normal life. This ministry draws on the skills of many parishioners, allowing cooks …

SHIM - South Hills Interfaith Movement

St. Paul’s supports South Hills Interfaith Movement, a human services organization dedicated to providing the resources necessary for struggling families to achieve self-sufficiency. SHIM provides direct assistance such as food, clothing, and utility assistance) and a variety of family support services including financial literacy classes, an early childhood program, a summer…

Trinity Walk-In Ministy

Helping Those in Need Downtown

United Thank Offering