Pastoral Care

Altar Flower Delivery

Almost every Sunday, volunteers deliver flowers to parishioners in celebration of births and baptisms, and to offer condolence after the passing of loved ones. Flowers have also been delivered to hospitals, and to cheer parishioners who cannot make it to church on a regular basis.

Blood Pressure Clinic

This is a service provided by parishioner Freya Dickson-LaPrade, who is a registered nurse. Blood Pressure readings are available between the between the 8:45 and 10:45 services on the second Sunday of the month, allowing parishioners the opportunity to track and monitor their blood pressure.

Caregiver Support Group

The Caregiver Support Group began in the fall of 2014, in recognition of the increasing number of parishioners who found themselves in the difficult position of caring for loved ones. The group meets monthly on the third Tuesday, to share experiences in a safe environment.

Crisis Support Information

God loves you. We love you. There is hope.

If you are a resident of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in any crisis:

Resolve Crisis Services
1-888-7-YOU-CAN (796-8226)
Free, 24-hour, 365-day crisis service operated by Allegheny County and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC.
Offers a hotline, mobile crisis response unit, and walk-in center for children, teens and adult…

Friendship Village and Providence Point

St. Paul’s clergy visit both of these retirement communities regularly, conducting church services and visiting those in the health center. Parishioners also visit regularly.

Good Samaritan Ministries

Good Samaritan Ministries provides meals and rides for parishioners who cannot get to church, or medical appointments.

Guild of the Christ Child

The Guild of the Christ Child is intended to emphasize the importance of baptism in our Episcopal tradition by providing literature to those preparing for baptism, and staying in touch with the baptized afterwards.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors

Lay Eucharistic Visitors are trained and licensed by the Diocese to bring Communion to members of St. Paul’s who are unable to attend church on a regular basis. Our Lay Visitors are part of an important connection between St. Paul’s and its members.

Stephen Ministry

St. Paul’s Stephen Ministers have been serving the parish since 2003. Stephen Ministers are trained pastoral caregivers who supplement (but do not substitute) care given by our clergy. They bring the love of Christ to those who are hurting or experiencing difficulties.