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It’s Special Offering Time - October 4
On October 4, we’ll support two UCC special offerings: Neighbors in Need, advancing justice and compassion, and One Great Hour of Sharing, supporting disaster relief, refugee assistance, and sustainable development around the world.
Become a Gender-Affirming Care Champion
Interested in supporting trans siblings and learning more about becoming a Gender Affirming Care Champion with the Minnesota Conference UCC? Join this hybrid information session on September 23 at 7 p.m.
Sacred Sites Tour: Learning, Reflection & Healing Justice
As part of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light’s (MNIPL) ongoing work in Healing Justice, members of St. Paul’s UCC are invited to participate in an upcoming Sacred Sites Tour on Tuesday, September 29, from 1–5 p.m.
OWL: A Space to Ask Questions, Grow & Connect
Back-to-school season brings a lot of information, so we’ll keep this one simple: St. Paul’s UCC is offering OWL (Our Whole Lives) this year for youth in grades 7–9!
Adventure Awaits: Become a Sunday School Teacher!
As we begin a new program year, we invite you to consider being one of our Sunday School Teachers, one of the most important and fun volunteer roles here at St. Paul’s UCC.
Children & Youth Registration Now Open!
As we begin a new program year at St. Paul’s UCC, we invite all parents and caregivers of children and youth ages 0–18 to complete our Children & Youth Registration Form.
Thank you from Interfaith Action School Tools 2026!
Thank you for collecting school tools for our community! We had over 100 people in our church building and Summit Avenue Lawn today, organizing and giving out school supplies to the community.
🌳💧Don’t Forget to Water Your Trees!
As we move through these dry summer days, our Earthwise Creation Justice committee would like to offer a gentle reminder: when you’re out watering your lawn, garden, or plants, don’t forget the trees!
Bring in a gift card donation on Jubilee Sunday for your chance to pie the pastor!
Rev. Sarah has graciously volunteered to put herself in the hot seat (or should we say, the pie seat!) to help make our biggest fundraiser event of the year a success. 😆
August is Arts Month
The theme for August Arts Month is Storytelling: Learning to be God and God's People.
It’s School Tools Collection Time!
The School Tools Drive is an easy way to join with area faith communities and organizations to help children in our community who are affected by poverty.
Meet Rev. Neil Ellingson! 👋
We’re excited to welcome Neil to the St. Paul’s UCC community this fall as our Associate Minister.
🐝 Help Pollinators with a Beautiful Garden
Looking for ways to help out pollinators (and enhance the beauty of your yard)? We have some tips for you.
Love is Love: The HIV/AIDS Crisis & Community Care
The HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s was one of the most painful chapters in LGBTQ+ history. Thousands of lives were lost while fear, stigma, and misinformation spread rapidly throughout society.
Celebrating Juneteenth: A Service of Reflection and Hope
On Sunday, June 21, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ joined communities across the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Church Office Volunteers Welcomed
Office volunteers may greet guests, answer phones, assist with light administrative tasks, prepare materials for upcoming events, and help with special projects. Training will be provided, and volunteer shifts can be tailored to fit your schedule.
Adult Faith Formation Wants Your Input
The Adult Faith Formation Committee is gathering ideas for next year’s midweek programming and would love your input. Please complete a yellow congregational survey, available with the Sunday bulletin or in the narthex.

