Ministries
At St. Paul’s UMC Carolina Beach, ministry extends beyond Sunday mornings and into the everyday needs of our neighbors. Through outreach efforts like Meals on Wheels, the On the Go Food Ministry, and our seasonal Pumpkin Patch, we are committed to serving with compassion, building community, and sharing God’s love in practical ways. Each ministry offers a meaningful opportunity to care for others—whether by helping provide meals, supporting families, or raising funds that benefit children and youth.
Meals on Wheels
St. Paul’s UMC Carolina Beach is proud to support the Meals on Wheels ministry, helping provide nourishing meals and friendly connection to neighbors in our community. Through this outreach, volunteers share more than food; they offer care, encouragement, and a reminder that no one is forgotten.
On-the-Go Food Ministry
St. Paul’s UMC Carolina Beach offers its On the Go Food Ministry every Friday morning from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at 300 Harper Avenue. This weekly outreach provides freshly cooked meals and bags of groceries to community members and families who could use a little extra support, often including fresh and essential food items.
The Pumpkin Patch
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The Outreach Committee began this project in 2003 and for the past 11 years our little pumpkin patch has done some huge things. Our pumpkin patch is the only place in town where the Halloween and Christmas are connected! Every pumpkin purchased at our pumpkin patch is money for Christmas presents for Pleasure Island children who would otherwise not have Christmas.
Our staff stays in contact with the social workers at the local schools, and with parental permission, we buy Christmas gifts for local families in need. We shop for items the children would have no expectation of being able to receive. We may buy needed new socks and pajamas, but also get them a music CD; or maybe a dress for a young girl, but surprise her with a doll and stroller.
St Paul’s pumpkin patch is not the only place in the greater Wilmington area to buy a pumpkin, nor is it the biggest or the fanciest, but it IS the only one where all the profits go directly to local children, and we’re proud of that fact!