Local Outreach
Opportunities to serve Tallahassee and the Big Bend
Alternative Market
Each November, we hold an Alternative Market in Sanders Hall to provide opportunities to share the bounty of our holidays with others.
- The Inukshuk is a symbol and metaphor for the Alzheimers' Project. See their website for more information.
Alzheimer's Project of Tallahassee
In 1991, guided by the influence of Reverend John Fletcher, Saint Paul's United Methodist Church introduced a Christian outreach program we now call The Alzheimer's Project. As Christians and United Methodists, Saint Paul's adheres to the tenets of "The Social Creed" which includes a commitment to the "rights of the aging" and "the improvement of the quality of life."
Even with the advancements in science and medical care, some experience great heartache and distress that aging can bring with it. This is nearly always the case for those who suffer with Alzheimer's and other related mental diseases or dementias. Alzheimer's is devastating for both victims and their families.
There is often a large gap between available, affordable care and the extensive needs of some of those who suffer with Alzheimer's. As members of society, we are asked to care for one another and to share our spiritual lights with those in need, and it is with this charge to help relieve the suffering of others that Saint Paul's United Methodist Church sponsors and supports The Alzheimer's Project.
The Alzheimer's Project was first incorporated as the non-profit organization Alzheimer's Project of Tallahassee, Inc., in 1992. In 2006, The Project celebrated 15 years of service to the Tallahassee and Leon County community. Also, in December of 2006, the Alzheimer's Project combined services and resources with the Alzheimer's Resource Center of Tallahassee to become the agency it is today.
The Alzheimer's Project proudly continues to provide ALL of its services free of charge to qualified clients.
Click here to visit the Alzheimer's Project web site.
Centenary Camp
Centenary Camp is a ministry of Northwest District located between Quincy and Gretna. It provides a facility for conferences, workshops and retreats for churches and groups. Currently undergoing renovation, the camp now has a resident director couple, Dave and Donna Bruns. Possibilities for participation include building residential and recreational facilities, and helping with various maintenance projects.
ECHO Support
ECHO- Emergency Care Help Organization- A Tallahassee non-profit, which provides food and other emergency services, life skills training, employment preparation and placement. We hold a food drive three times a year to support this ministry in addition to our financial contribution. Click here to visit the ECHO web site.
HOPE Community
HOPE- A Tallahassee facility, providing housing and growth opportunities to the homeless in our community. (Housing Opportunities and Personal Empowerment). The Missions committee coordinates with Saint Paul's Sunday School classes to provide evening meals to the residents. Volunteers plan the menus, cook and serve the food.
Contact Brent Coughlin at 850-893-6099
The Leon County Shelter
Provides housing and meals to the homeless. This includes a cold night shelter that we help staff on nights when the "real feel" temperature is predicted to be 35 degrees or cooler for three or more hours.
Manna on Meridian
Because of the downturn in the economy, the need for food assistance has increased dramatically. In April 2010, we joined St. Stephen Lutheran Church and Faith Presbyterian Church to form a local food pantry to offer groceries to those with emergency need.
NW Tallahassee District Hispanic Ministry
A district supported ministry in Quincy that ministers to Hispanic migrant workers.
Southeast Community Blood Center
We organize blood drives held on Sunday morning every 8 weeks here at church.
Wesley Foundation
Wesley Foundation is a campus ministry of the UMC with operations at both FSU and FAMU. We support both financially and by providing meals for the students.
