St. Paul's Current Projects
For a review of St. Paul's ongoing ministries please see the Ministries page. This Projects page however is devoted to special tasks which the parish is currently undertaking. Perhaps you can join us in one or more of these opportunities for service.
Distant Neighbors
St. Paul's hosts an annual Distant Neighbors Fair Trade Festival in November in which we sell "fair trade" items. These gift items are created by developing-world craftspeople who are paid a fair price for them, enabling a climb out of poverty. In addition, principles of gender equity, environmentalism and respectful interaction are observed. Think Christmas shopping with a conscience! Contact Distant Neighbors Committee Chair Karen Swartout for further information or to volunteer. The Festival is held the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Note! Because we all need fair trade chocolate, coffees and teas throughout the year, they are available for sale periodically at St. Paul's. Contact Karen Swartout for what will be available and when.
Also note! We serve globally inspired treats at the Festival. Click for select recipes we have used!
Episcopal Appalachian Ministries
Since 2004 St. Paul's has sent work teams for a week to the Appalachian region in southwestern Virginia to help people repair their houses. The carefully selected homeowners had been simply unable to make the necessary repairs on their own due to limited resources. The end of the weeks found many tangible improvements for the homeowners -- and many intangible blessings for the teams.
St. Paul's is the only parish in Delaware participating in this way in EAM. Visit Episcopal Appalachian Ministries at www.visit-eam.org. This is an event we plan to participate in each year, so consider your involvement.
Note! You can be involved by helping defray St. Paul's expenses for the team. Each worker costs the parish $220, which pays for that worker's food, housing and some work materials. St. Paul's also pays for gasoline and tolls to get the team to southwestern Virginia and back. Gifts for this project should be clearly marked as such -- and thank you on behalf of our struggling Appalachian friends.
St. Paul's Note Cards
These are for sale in the parish office for $8 per pack. Each pack contains 8 cards, 2 styles in each pack: a sample pack is available in the parish hall. All proceeds go to the Youth Scholarship Fund.
Parish Cookbook
The all-new St. Paul's Parish Cookbook is available for sale at the church. Get 'em while they're hot! Cost is $12 each to benefit St. Paul's parish.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Parishioners knit or crochet shawls and give them to elderly and shut-in persons to provide comfort and help maximize their prayer experience. This is in keeping with an ancient Jewish tradition of using a shawl during prayer. Contact Judy Dean if you would like to join this ministry of caring.
Shirt Sale
The Men's Group is selling golf shirts for $15 and sweatshirts for $20 to benefit the Youth Group. The high-quality shirts are embroidered with the Episcopal Shield over "St. Paul's, Georgetown, DE." The golf shirts (pictured) are available in blue and white, various sizes. The sweatshirts are available in navy blue, various sizes. Please contact Russ Henk or any member of the Men's Group to get your shirt -- and they make great gifts.
Adopt-a-Family
Each year St. Paul's "adopts" two or three families for Christmas. For further information on how you can purchase gift items for our families, contact the parish office. Note: if you don't like to shop, cash contributions may be given to Buster Richardson or left in the office with Deby Daly. "And because He particularly loves them, let us remember in His name the poor...."
