St. Paris Federation of Churches
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We are blessed in St. Paris to have what we call the Federation of Churches. Each church in our St. Paris village comes together to be unified in our mission to serve the people of our community together. The Federation works together to do what no one church could do alone. Some of the events the Federation oversees includes: Community Thanksgiving Eve Service, Community Easter Egg Hunt, Community Good Friday Service, Community Easter Sunrise Service; Community Vacation Bible School, the Federation Food Pantry, and many other things.
The Federation meets periodically throughout year at different churches.
Please contact us for more information and how you can be part of this great group of people.
Mailing address for Federation: PO Box 475, St. Paris, Ohio, 43072.
Federation Food Pantry
The food pantry is open to anyone who lives in the St. Paris area. The hours of operation are the following: Open Wednesday 5:30-7:00 pm, Saturday 8:30-10:00 am. If you attend the food pantry for the first time please have a photo ID and proof of residence. There is a financial requirement to be eligible for this food program.
The location for the Food Pantry is 135 West Main Street, Saint Paris, OH. (On Google or Apple Maps search for Village of St. Paris.)
The Federation meets periodically throughout year at different churches.
Please contact us for more information and how you can be part of this great group of people.
Mailing address for Federation: PO Box 475, St. Paris, Ohio, 43072.
Federation Food Pantry
The food pantry is open to anyone who lives in the St. Paris area. The hours of operation are the following: Open Wednesday 5:30-7:00 pm, Saturday 8:30-10:00 am. If you attend the food pantry for the first time please have a photo ID and proof of residence. There is a financial requirement to be eligible for this food program.
The location for the Food Pantry is 135 West Main Street, Saint Paris, OH. (On Google or Apple Maps search for Village of St. Paris.)
In addition to the food pantry the Federation also hosts a mobile food pantry in partnership with Second Harvest Food Pantry out of Springfield Ohio. The Mobile food pantry is the 3rdMonday of each month from 4:15-5:15pm.
The location for the Food Pantry and the Mobile Food Pantry is 135 West Main Street, Saint Paris, OH.
Federation Christmas Angel Tree
The Federation of Churches also sponsor an Angel Tree project to help provide Christmas to children in the Graham school district, or those who attend church in the Graham school district. Applications are available in October and November each year by going to the Federation Food Pantry or one of the member churches. Scan the QR code below to fill out the form online.
Officers of the Federation
President-Rev. Jeremy Spence (First Baptist Church St. Paris)
Vice President-Rev. Scott Barger (First Church of God)
Treasure-Mr. Jeff McCulla
Secretary-Ms. Debbie Peters
Each member church of the Federation sends their own delegates to each meeting.
The St. Paris Federation of Churches is open to any church in the Graham School District. To join us in serving our community please reach out to Pastor Jeremy Spence, pastor@fbcstparis.com.
The location for the Food Pantry and the Mobile Food Pantry is 135 West Main Street, Saint Paris, OH.
Federation Christmas Angel Tree
The Federation of Churches also sponsor an Angel Tree project to help provide Christmas to children in the Graham school district, or those who attend church in the Graham school district. Applications are available in October and November each year by going to the Federation Food Pantry or one of the member churches. Scan the QR code below to fill out the form online.
Officers of the Federation
President-Rev. Jeremy Spence (First Baptist Church St. Paris)
Vice President-Rev. Scott Barger (First Church of God)
Treasure-Mr. Jeff McCulla
Secretary-Ms. Debbie Peters
Each member church of the Federation sends their own delegates to each meeting.
The St. Paris Federation of Churches is open to any church in the Graham School District. To join us in serving our community please reach out to Pastor Jeremy Spence, pastor@fbcstparis.com.
Federation Community Food Pantry
Federation Food Pantry
The food pantry is open to anyone who lives in the St. Paris area. The hours of operation are the following: Open Wednesday 5:30-7:00 pm, Saturday 8:30-10:00 am. If you attend the food pantry for the first time please have a photo ID and proof of residence. There is a financial requirement to be eligible for this food program.
The location for the Food Pantry is 135 West Main Street, Saint Paris, OH. (On Google or Apple Maps search for Village of St. Paris.)
The food pantry is open to anyone who lives in the St. Paris area. The hours of operation are the following: Open Wednesday 5:30-7:00 pm, Saturday 8:30-10:00 am. If you attend the food pantry for the first time please have a photo ID and proof of residence. There is a financial requirement to be eligible for this food program.
The location for the Food Pantry is 135 West Main Street, Saint Paris, OH. (On Google or Apple Maps search for Village of St. Paris.)
In addition to the food pantry the Federation also hosts a mobile food pantry in partnership with Second Harvest Food Pantry out of Springfield Ohio. The Mobile food pantry is the 3rdMonday of each month from 4:15-5:15pm.
The location for the Food Pantry and the Mobile Food Pantry is 135 West Main Street, Saint Paris, OH.
The location for the Food Pantry and the Mobile Food Pantry is 135 West Main Street, Saint Paris, OH.
Federation of Churches Community Services
Four times a year the Federation of Churches host special community services in a show of unity. One church will host, another pastor will preach and together we worship the Lord Jesus Christ. The four services are: Good Friday Evening 7pm, Easter Sunrise 7am, Graham Baccalaureate Service, Thanksgiving Eve 7pm. Below are the locations for 2023-2024:
2023 Thanksgiving Eve Service November 22: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (East Walnut Street)
2024 Good Friday Service March 29: Myrtle Tree Baptist Church (US Route 36 East of St. Paris)
2024 Easter Sunrise Service March 31: United Methodist Church (West Walnut Street)
2024 Baccalaureate Service May: Date TBD, location Graham High School
2023 Thanksgiving Eve Service November 22: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (East Walnut Street)
2024 Good Friday Service March 29: Myrtle Tree Baptist Church (US Route 36 East of St. Paris)
2024 Easter Sunrise Service March 31: United Methodist Church (West Walnut Street)
2024 Baccalaureate Service May: Date TBD, location Graham High School
Community Thanksgiving Meal
Each Thanksgiving the Federation of Churches alongside others in our community host a Thanksgiving Meal so that no one may eat alone. The meal started many years ago to give those who did not have a family gathering they could or wanted to go a place to experience community and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. The churches of the Federation provided most of the items for the meal and a dedicated team of volunteers prepare, serve, deliver and clean up the meal. The meal is typically held at Graham Elementary School and we are grateful for the partnership with Graham Schools to help us host this event each year.
The meal is always Thanksgiving day from 12Noon until 1:30pm at Graham Elementary School on US Route 36.
The leadership team for this meal starts meeting around September of each year. If you are interested in being part of the team or to volunteer please call 663-4335 or email pastor@fbcstparis.com.
To RSVP for the meal please go here each year: www.fbcstparis.com/thanksgiving.
The meal is always Thanksgiving day from 12Noon until 1:30pm at Graham Elementary School on US Route 36.
The leadership team for this meal starts meeting around September of each year. If you are interested in being part of the team or to volunteer please call 663-4335 or email pastor@fbcstparis.com.
To RSVP for the meal please go here each year: www.fbcstparis.com/thanksgiving.
Angel Tree Christmas Toy Giveaway
To request Christmas Toys through our Angel Tree Ministry please click here. In order to get a physical copy of the request form please call 937-663-4335 or email pastor@fbcstparis.com. This ministry is only for those residents with children in the home between birth and age 18 in the Graham Local School District.
Scan the code to the left to fill out the form for Christmas Toy Giveaway. You may also share the code with others in need.
Programs and Ministries for Children: VBS and Easter Egg Hunt
Each Spring on the Saturday before Easter the Federation of Churches hosts an Easter Egg Hunt for all children up to grades 5. There are hundreds of eggs filled with candy and special prize eggs for kids to "find" and then go home happy.
In July every year the churches also come together for a 5-day Vacation Bible School (VBS). A dedicated group of volunteers pick out a curriculum theme and then members for local churches, all background checked, lead our kids. VBS is held at Temple St. Paris and Sacred Heart Catholic Church on East Walnut Street from 6-8pm; Monday through Friday. Online registration is available each year. Look on social media by following "St Paris VBS" on Facebook or by clicking any of the links below. Other member churches also have social media presence and we all cross share this important event.
In July every year the churches also come together for a 5-day Vacation Bible School (VBS). A dedicated group of volunteers pick out a curriculum theme and then members for local churches, all background checked, lead our kids. VBS is held at Temple St. Paris and Sacred Heart Catholic Church on East Walnut Street from 6-8pm; Monday through Friday. Online registration is available each year. Look on social media by following "St Paris VBS" on Facebook or by clicking any of the links below. Other member churches also have social media presence and we all cross share this important event.
Financial Assistance
The Federation of Churches is committed to help give a "hand up" to those in need and never just a "hand out". We have limited funds but we seek to help those in the Graham District with a one time a year financial assistance on a case by case basis. To start the process of requesting assistance please contact us at 937-663-4335. Please note our policy is to investigate any request for assistance then at least two pastors must "sign off" on any request before the need may be met. Typically this will require a couple days for us to go through the process.