101 Worthington Road
Exton, PA. 19341
 Office (610) 363-7285
Fax (610) 363-0626
email

 

Ministry
Our church family shares in many opportunities to share our gifts, serve together in Christian fellowship and to reach out to those in need.  We not only support our own local church ministry, activities and programs but also offer support to Our Church's Wider Mission (OCWM), a mission project within the international denomination of the United Church of Christ.

 

Youth Ministry and Christian Education
Sunday Childcare Childcare for children up to age 5 is available Sunday mornings during the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM worship services.
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Adult Bible Study		 Our Christian Education program nurtures children of all ages to grow in faith. Stories of Jesus' life and ministry are the inspiration for us to discover our talents and to share our gifts within St. Paul's church family and in the community.  From Kindergarten to Adult Bible Study, we welcome you to  discover your talents.  Sunday School and Adult Bible Study meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM from September to May.
Confirmation Class Confirmation study is based upon the United Church of Christ historical faith documents and lectionary Bible study.  The year-long program is for children in 6th grade and up.  Confirmation classes usually begins in October.
Youth Group Meetings are usually held every other Sunday evening  from September to May.  The youth group is involved in a variety of service projects including a summer mission trip to repair houses of elderly and disadvantaged people unable to afford the upkeep of their homes.  In addition, the youth group enjoys fellowship, fun and opportunities to participate in community service.  The Youth Group is open to youth in the sixth grade and up.

 

Music Ministry
Choir The men and women of St. Paul's choir rehearse Wednesday evenings from September to May.  The choir performs anthems, special music and leads the congregation through a celebration of  music ministry at the 10:30 AM service.
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Music		 At St. Paul's we enjoy the music ministry of many talented musicians and singers sharing their gifts of music with the congregation during the 9:00 AM service.  While the choir is on summer hiatus, special music is also provided during the 10:30 AM service.

 

Community Service
The W. C. Atkinson Shelter The Atkinson Shelter is located in Coatesville, PA and provides emergency and transitional shelter to residents of Chester County who are homeless and capable of substantial self-care.  

For more than 12 years, our congregation has been supplying home cooked meals to residents of the shelter.  Volunteers are divided into teams and work together in donating, preparing and serving nutritious meals to the 20-25 men residing at the shelter.  Our meals always receive very high ratings on the delicious scale.
Old First Reformed Church The Old First Reformed Church is located in Center City, Philadelphia and, in cooperation with homeless initiatives in the area, provides meals and a warm place to stay during the coldest months of the year.  The Youth Group, and their families, prepare and serve 20 homeless people once a month from November through April.
Food Bank The food bank serves hundreds of people each year.

For over 20 years we have been actively participating in the Care and Share Food Bank.  Each of the twelve churches in the Exton/Lionville Ministerium has a coordinator to oversee the donation and delivery of food staples to the food bank located at the Lord's Pantry in Downingtown.

Food donations are collected throughout the year and especially during our Harvest Home Celebration services. Additionally, through out the year each congregation is responsible for sorting donations and delivering the food to the Lord's Pantry.  Chester as well as Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, also have a network of food providers for emergency purposes when the need arises.  
Our Wider Mission St. Paul's congregation offers financial support to many local, national and international organizations including YWCA in Bombay, India, One Great Hour of Sharing, Habitat for Humanity, Chester County Aids Support Services, Bethany Childrenšs Home and Mensch Mill Camp.

Through Our Church's Wider Mission (OCWM) the United Church of Christ works in cooperation with other denominations assisting the poor and suffering at home and abroad.  The congregation of St. Paul's joins in partnership with every congregation in the whole United Church of Christ in our own country and around the world including churches in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific.

Money given by congregations throughout the United States funds local, nation-wide and global ministries with approximately 50% of offerings from our regional UCC congregations staying in the local area.  The funds support the many ministries in Chester County, as well as Montgomery, Berks, Philadelphia, Delaware and Bucks Counties.  The remainder of the money is shared within the global community.  

Many congregations set aside 10% of their annual budgeted income to fund the activities of the OCWM including natural disaster relief, war relief, efforts to stop the spread of epidemics, aid to distressed areas, educational support, as well as peace-making efforts, and initiatives to end racial and economic injustices.  

As a congregation of the United Church of Christ, we are strongly committed to providing financial support to our wider mission. 

For additional OCWM information, visit the the UCC Web Site at http://www.ucc.org/steward/ocwm/

Visitation When members of our church can no longer attend Sunday Services due to aging or illness, many from the congregation offer companionship through weekly visits.
Day Timers  The Day Timers enjoy monthly outings to such destinations as Longwood Gardens, Chester County Historical Society exhibits, Franklin Mint, and other area museums and attractions.  

Before heading back, the group stops for lunch at a nearby restaurant.  The entire trip offers the perfect opportunity to share experiences, meet new friends, and sample some of our areas favorite attractions.  To join us on our next adventure or for more information on the Day Timers Club, please call the church office at (610) 363-7285.

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For more information on Sunday worship, ministry and activities,
or becoming a member, please call the church office at (610) 363-7285