781-275-8262
info@stpaulsbedford.org

Outreach and Mission

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St. Paul’s is committed to reaching out in many ways, striving to live out Christ’s command to love our neighbors, both nearby and far away. We serve with gifts of time, talents and “treasure.” We support dozens of organizations working with people in need, both through the support we give to the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and through our own efforts.

The Outreach Committee coordinates congregational activities such a Hunger Awareness Program during Lent, collecting food items and funds for several food pantries, and participating in legislative advocacy through Bread for the World’s Offering of Letters. We support the Diocese’s B-SAFE summer youth program, several knitting ministries (including Project Linus), and other local activities including outreach to Veterans at our local Bedford VA Hospital.

Making Linus Blankets at home? Download knitting patterns here: LINUS BLANKET SQUARE PATTERNS

Our annual Advent Giving Tree supports various ministries around the world, with a different focus each year. You can contribute through our Advent Giving Tree page.

Our focus on assisting immigrants involves partnerships with the International Institute of New England, the Brazilian Worker Center, and other domestic and international organizations helping meet the needs of displaced and refugee families. We help provide family support to Sudanese immigrants through South Sudanese Enrichment for Families. In partnership with Ukraine Forward, we have provided medical equipment for injured military and civilians.

St. Paul’s has a special relationship with Haiti. Past medical mission trips to Haiti inspired us to establish annual support for training programs for Haitian nurses at FSIL and therapists at FSRL in Leogane as well as providing funding for the Children’s Nutrition Program of Haiti. Through Diocesan Grants and our own Capital Campaign, we are supporting the faculty and the construction of a new campus for the therapy school, FSRL, in Haiti.

The Outreach ministry at St. Paul’s is not just for adults. Our Sunday School children help make cards for veterans hospitalized at the Bedford VA. The Middle School Youth are involved with Special Olympics and the Cradles to Crayons program. Our enthusiastic teens travel with Appalachia Service Project to help rebuild homes in impoverished areas of Virginia and West Virginia. Girl and Boy Scouts participate in an annual Scout Sunday and service projects. Parishioners of all ages have participated in packaging projects, sewing and knitting projects, and fundraising. 

For more information about the committee and its work, please contact the church office by phone (781-275-8262) or email (info@stpaulsbedford.org).

Outreach

The Outreach Committee coordinates congregational activities including support for immigrants, advocating for bills addressing food insecurity, and helping restock local food pantries. In addition, we have a knitting ministry (including Project Linus), we support the Diocese’s B-Safe summer youth program, and our youth participate in service projects and mission trips. Our international mission includes partnerships with programs in Haiti.

Music

Worship is the centerpiece of our life together in Christ, and music plays a vital role. Our adult choir sings at every Sunday service from September to June. We rehearse at 9:00am on Sunday mornings before church, and again at 11:30am after church. The children’s choir sings approximately once a month, on Family Sundays, and rehearses Sundays after church.

Education

At St. Paul’s we believe that we are all continually striving to learn and understand our faith and our relationship with God more fully. Christian formation with and for our children on Sundays uses a variety of curricula. High school and middle school youth groups meet regularly during the church year. Adult education takes place through study groups, adult forums, and groups for men and women.

Fellowship

St. Paul’s is a family of God, and as a family, we enjoy being together, sharing our time, our interests, and our faith. We share food and fellowship at weekly and annual events throughout the year. We also provide meals, rides, prayers, and other support for our members in times of need.

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