Missions

Community Food Bank and Food Pantry

St. Paul’s offers a food pantry, open Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 11:30 am. We are a community partner of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Please call us at 520-296-1927 if you need more help. You can also find other food pantries at foodpantries.org.

John Dean Town

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church has had a long-standing relationship with John Dean’s Town in Liberia Africa. Continuing contributions help to support the school and medical clinic.

Jim Calfee Africa Project

The Jim Calfee Africa Project is dedicated to working with the citizens of Kijabe, Kenya, and surrounding areas, towards promoting and sustaining the welfare and education of the children so that they will possess the tools to lead their communities forward in a growth producing manner.

Packathon

The St. Paul’s Packathon is an annual event to pack meals for the needy in Tucson. It is a fun and rewarding activity for everybody involved. Be a part of serving our community and ministering to those in need.

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Upcoming Mission Events

April 14, 2025 9:00 am – 10:15 am Stretching and Strengthening Class with Sam Billy and Ann Still Life Center

April 16, 2025 9:00 am – 10:15 am Stretching and Strengthening Class with Sam Billy and Ann Still Life Center

April 20, 2025 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Youth Group with St. Paul's, Christ Church and Desert Skies

April 21, 2025 9:00 am – 10:15 am Stretching and Strengthening Class with Sam Billy and Ann Still Life Center

April 22, 2025 9:00 am – 10:30 am Parent-Toddler Playgroup Nursery Room B4

April 23, 2025 9:00 am – 10:15 am Stretching and Strengthening Class with Sam Billy and Ann Still Life Center

Missions News

Even snakes get blessed at St. Paul's Pet Blessing ceremony Pet Blessing Ceremony Do you have an important pet in your life? The St. Paul’s Pet Ministry Team is hosting a Pet Blessing Ceremony on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Bring your leashed or crated pet, or a photo of your pet, to the patio area outside of Brummet Hall. Shirley Maddox and Kristin Rhodes will give blessings to each animal companion.
"Retire the Debt and Re-floor the Gym" - Campaign name with wooden sports floor underneath Gym Floor Special Gifts Current and previous members of the Upward Sports basketball and cheerleading family are invited to make a one-time tax-deductible gift towards the purchase of the new floor. By donating to this project you are paying it forward to the next generation of Tucson youth.
Backgammon set. Image by Howard Fillingham from Pixabay Family Game Night St. Paul’s UMC Family Ministries is having a Family Game Night! Come join us on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 5 to 8 pm in the Covenant Room of the Billy and Ann Still Life Center.
Advent candles, Image by Anja from Pixabay Advent and Christmas 2024 Christmas just isn’t complete without Advent activities, caroling, and church services. With that in mind, we have a variety of options for you for this Advent and Christmas season.
Holiday Revue Come join us for a festive celebration filled with music and laughter. Get ready to be entertained by talented performers and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Performers include musical groups from St. Paul’s UMC, Julliard trained Harpist Christina Vivona, National chart-topping smooth jazz artist Neamen Lyles, the Nationally Renowned vocalists of In the Christmas Mood, and a New Orleans style brass band The Rezonators.
children's blocks Image by bethL from Pixabay Gretta Moffat School Annual Report Mr. Jerry Giah, principal of the Gretta Moffat School, has shared the school’s annual report with us. St. Paul’s UMC has long supported this mission endeavor, named after a church member. In the report, Jerry shares the number of students (136) and that our congregation generously provides the salaries of the entire staff. The report also shares some ongoing needs for the ministry, including the building of a dormitory and the pursuit of solar power.