Serving to make the world a better place
You are gifted the way you are and it’s needed across the world and right here in St. Paul.
Global Outreach
Bega Kwa Bega (Shoulder to Shoulder)
Partnering with three congregations in Tanzania, Mkimbuzi, Sayuni, and Magubike Lutheran Churches. We are in regular communication with them, provide some funding, and visit every three years.
Other projects in Tanzania
- Scholarships for secondary school students
- Radio Furaha – Religious and information program
- Millions of Trees – Reforestation
- Women & Family Nurture and Diakonia – Helping families with basic needs
St. Paul Area Outreach
Safe House
Provide weekly meals for teen emergency shelter in our neighborhood.
When: Year round
Dorothy Day
Prepare and serve one meal per month at the Dorothy Day Place.
When: Monthly
Flea Market
A two-day sale each fall that brings the community together and raises funds for local charities.
When: Late September
Student Spot
Free childcare on those days schools are closed, in partnership with Macalester College students.
When: School year
School Tools
Collecting school supplies for local kids.
When: July/August
Wilder Preschool Christmas Drive
Christmas presents provided for individual families at Wilder Child Development Center
When: November/December
Christian’s Toy Box
Gifts collected for kids and teens at Children’s Hospital.
When: November/December
Minnesota Food Share
A month-long food and funds collection for our local food shelf at Keystone Community Services.
When: March
Advocacy
ISAIAH
Multi-faith community organizing events with an eye toward racial and economic justice.
JRLC (Joint Religious Legislative Coalition)
Interfaith advocacy, organizing a “Day on the Hill”.
When: Every March.
Lutheran Advocacy MN
Focuses on legislation concerning hunger, poverty and creation care.
