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Saint Paul
Saint Paul
Outreach Center
Outreach Center
Who We Serve
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? 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.
What's Happening:
What's Happening:
New Updates for 2026!
New Updates for 2026!
Free Sewing Workshop
Free Sewing Workshop
The next session of our new sewing workshop is planned for July on site at The St. Paul Outreach Center.
It’s not too late to join the fun and neighbors to gain or practice basic sewing skills. Machines and supplies provided by the SPOC (we also welcome donations of thread, scrap material, and sewing scissors). Future sessions will be happening as coordinated between participants and volunteers.
If you are interested, please fill out the form at the link below, or email spocinstagram@gmail.com.
Please pray for those in the Midway neighborhood who may attend!
Click here for the interest form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDxwQoXAk0a7s0pKRPkais1z1bSD9WP4TXGoY3ZZTY8_LqAw/viewform?pli=1
Water Collection for Homeless
Water Collection for Homeless
The New Freedom Store and the SPOC are hosting a bottled water drive in 2026 to help the people at Pig’s Eye Homeless Camp. They are collecting bottled, still water. Coordinate with Jim Seemann of the New Freedom Store to drop off. The New Freedom Store and SPOC teams will deliver the water. The residents have a huge need for clean water to drink in the hot weather.
In addition, the New Freedom Store is very grateful for the clothing donations they have received. But they can no longer accept clothing donations until further notice.
For questions, contact Jim Seemann at seemann@csp.edu.
Free Music Classes & Lessons
Free Music Classes & Lessons
SPOC music and ESL classes are currently paused for summer 2026.
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During the year:
The SPOC hosts FREE music classes! These are open to the community!
Click here to fill out the interest form:
https://forms.gle/csDvMYMRApyhxZvo9
For more information, reach out to spoc.musicclasses@gmail.com.
Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
SPOC music and ESL classes are currently paused for summer 2026.
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During the year:
The SPOC hosts FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes! These are open to the community! Our classes are for adults at beginning and intermediate levels.
Click here to fill out the interest form:
https://forms.gle/B1YgmCiKTvNpUmCNA
For more information, contact coordinator and teacher, Elsa Blomgren at spoc.englishclasses@gmail.com. Also ask about information and posters that have been translated into several languages.
Free Tutoring & Mentoring
Free Tutoring & Mentoring
Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosts free tutoring and mentoring sessions for the local community. Qualified tutors are offering help with all subjects for K-5 students, and help with math for high school and college students (algebra to calculus).
Sign up now using the QR code on the flier! For more information, email bethstpaullcms@gmail.com or call 651.776.4737.
Who We Are
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)
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
Want to Get Involved?
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
Ways to Get Involved
Donate
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!
Volunteer—Hang out with us!
Host a one-time club
Tutoring
Drive supplies from other sites
Media development / community engagement
Contact Us
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.
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