St. Paul's, K Street
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Mission: "We seek to restore all people to God and to each other through sacramental worship and Christ-like living."
From our earliest days we have valued and practiced diversity and welcome. In the Nineteenth Century St Paul’s was founded as a free church: in other words, a church that did not restrict itself to wealth or privilege by demanding pews be rented. From that day to this St Paul’s has been a home for all people, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, or circumstances of life. We believe Christ calls His followers to be people of inclusivity and openness.
See all this brought to life on a typical Sunday morning. Our worshipers come from all kinds of political, social, religious, and economic backgrounds; military, civilians, students, federal workers, lawyers, with every political persuasion possible. We unite as one body in Jesus, joining in the worship and mission of the church, and in the fellowship and relationships this unity offers we find community and support for the rest of our lives.
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Volunteer opportunities
Grate Patrol
Grate Patrol has provided uninterrupted weekend breakfast distribution to the homeless in downtown DC since 1981. Every Saturday and Sunday morning, volunteers deliver hundreds of healthy breakfasts to people living on the streets. In cold weather, many of the people we serve sleep outside on heating grates, hence the name of the program. Grate Patrol needs volunteers to boil eggs and to set up bags anytime Sunday-Thursday, prepare food on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall, and deliver bags starting at 5:45 a.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Participation provides a terrific opportunity to meet fellow parishioners and our friends on the street. For more information, contact gratepatrol@stpauls-kst.com.
Food Drive
St. Paul’s runs a continuing food drive that provides non-perishable, non-breakable food items donated by parishioners to the Foggy Bottom Food Pantry. The photo above shows clients moving through one of the Pantry’s twice monthly food distributions. Food donations can be placed in the container at the rear of the nave. Canned fruit and vegetables (green beans, peas, and collard greens), and peanut butter are especially appreciated. If every parishioner bought an extra can of tuna or box of cereal on weekly shopping trips, imagine how many we would feed! Contact pantry@stpauls-kst.com.
Georgetown Ministry Center
St. Paul’s is one of a number of religious congregations and neighborhood partners that support the Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC) which provides services, including counseling and outreach, to people living on the streets of Georgetown and the West End. GMC provides assistance to the homeless that complements the parish’s direct feeding programs. St. Paul’s is represented on the Board of Directors. Contact GMC@stpauls-kst.comGMC@stpauls-kst.com for more information or check GMC’s website, http://georgetownministrycenter.org.
2430 K St NW
Washington, DC 20037-1797
United States
