St. Paul Outreach Center (SPOC)
Saint Paul
Outreach Center
Who We Serve
The St. Paul Outreach Center is a resource for all in our Midway neighborhood!
We want to connect with you—whether you have lived in the Midway area your whole life and your kids are growing up here too, or if you are a new immigrant or a neighbor in need of connecting to household necessities.
Volunteers are members of St. Paul area LCMS churches, schools, and Concordia University, St. Paul.
The primary focus of the St. Paul Outreach Center is to serve and share God’s love with new immigrants to St. Paul and other neighbors in the Midway area, as well as partnering with CSP’s international student ministry.
Could you use English practice or family resources, free music classes?
We want to hear from YOU! Let us know what would be a good fit in our community!
Scan the QR code to let us know how we can help serve those in the St. Paul, MN community.
Have a community resource to share? Want to find out about more SPOC events or connect with partners? Scan the QR code or visit our Google form to be added to our contact list and to receive emails or texts: https://forms.gle/Rw156ik6e1o1uYq3A
What's Happening:
New Updates for 2024!
Friday Futsal
Weekly Futsal Fun & Outreach Fridays Continues! Everyone is welcome Fridays around 5pm to watch or play as we connect to those from the neighborhood and have a great time practicing futsal (court soccer). This is a great opportunity to engage with neighbors, invite them to SPOC events, and just be a positive community connection. No experience or equipment needed.
During the cold, winter months, we will be inviting community members to use the JLC indoor gym space for futsal, games, or homework. We will focus on inviting them to the upcoming Advent meals and worship services.
During the summer months, groups meet at Hamline Park (across the street from Jehovah Lutheran, 1564 Lafond Ave, St Paul). blowing bubbles and playing with sidewalk chalk.
Hosted by the St. Paul Outreach Center & Partners. Cooperative Initiative with Ashe Hatte Mekane Yesus Evangelical Fellowship.
Pickleball Meets
SPOC Pickleball continues! We’ve had a great time learning the game and meeting new friends. There are generally 3 pickleball nights a month hosted at Jehovah Lutheran Church (1566 Thomas Ave., St. Paul, MN). Please share the news and come! We provide gear, lessons, and support. No experience required. Prefer to cheer on the players? Come just to watch and connect!
Newly Updated Dates: Upcoming Friday meets are: November 29 and December 6, 20, and 27. We meet at 6:30-8:30pm.
Email spoc@jehovahlutheran.org for more info.
Who We Are
The St. Paul Outreach Center is a community support ministry in partnership with the twelve churches of the St. Paul Metro Circuit of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) (lcms.org/about).
The SPOC is sponsored by the MNSouth District (mnsdistrict.org/about)
The SPOC is based at Jehovah Lutheran Church, located at 1566 Thomas Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104.
We are also partnered with:
Concordia Academy (concordiaacademy.com)
King of Kings Lutheran School (kingofkingslutheranschool.org)
Concordia University, St. Paul Campus Ministry (csp.edu)
Want to Get Involved?
Want to volunteer or support SPOC? Partner with us! Whether you’re a Midway neighbor, LCMS church member, CSP student—we want to connect!
Ways to Get Involved
Donate
Family resources: diapers and formula
Seasonal giveaways: coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, snowpants
Program resources: snacks, games, athletic supplies
Volunteer—Hang out with us!
Host a one-time club
Tutoring
Drive supplies from other sites
Media development / community engagement
Contact Us
Reach out to David Mennicke, SPOC coordinator
Email: spoc@jehovahlutheran.org
Phone: 651-636-3271
Fill out our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv3hXX0_UxXC1gPapzvBaLlMz9Syv6N-3IX2FzEjZ7Pliewg/viewform
Volunteers can scan the QR code to let us know how you can help.
