Summer 2026 with St. Paul’s

We hope you’ll join us for these special summer events. Additional events are found on our calendar page.

Many of these summer events are great opportunities to serve!:

MAY

Saturday May 30, 10am

Garden Workday @ St. Paul’s
Come serve and grow with us in our Community Garden.
Contact: Sarah Feyerherm or Suzie Dutton

Sunday May 31, 9am

Combined Worship @ Shawnee Mission Park
One worship service at Shelter 8; stay for a brunch potluck, games, and packing 100 hydration kits for Reconciliation Services. Sign up to bring a brunch dish.
Contact: Pastor Eric

JUNE

Tuesday June 2, 5:30pm

KIFA Dinner @ JCCC
We’re celebrating another year of legislative advocacy with the Kansas Interfaith Action (KIFA) Annual Event. Tickets required.
Contact: Pastor Eric

Friday June 5, 7pm

“Way Too Famous” @ Lenexa City Center
Check out Brad Athey’s band in a free community show. More info here.
Contact: Alice Wright

Saturday June 6, 11am

KC Pride Parade
March with other area UMCs in the KC Pride Parade. Sign up here.
Contact: Sam O’Shea

Sunday June 7

First Sunday Food Drive
The first Sunday of every month we collect food for community partners.
Contact: Cindy Neely (Hub Argentine) and Lelia Moore (JoCo Multi-Service Center)

Saturday June 13, 11am-5pm

Turkish Food & Art Festival @ Dialogue Institute
A vibrant celebration of culture, community and connection hosted by the Dialogue Institute. Additional info.
Contact: Pat Cooper

Tuesday June 16, 7:30-9:30am

Serving Breakfast @ Cross-Lines
Serve with St. Paul’s decades-long partner in Armourdale, KCK. Sign up required.
Contact: Cindy Moore

Tuesday June 16, 1-3pm

Serve @ Hillcrest Thrift in OP
Hillcrest Thrift Stores support Hillcrest’s work to move people from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Sign up required.
Contact: Leslie Nord

Saturday June 20, 9:30am

Pollinator Party @ St. Paul’s
Fun activities for all ages include a beehive demonstration and planting flowers in St. Paul’s beautiful outdoor space.
Contact: Nancy Watson-Pistole

Sunday June 21, 8am-12pm

Blood Drive @ St. Paul’s
Give blood through the Community Blood Bank before or after worship. Sign up here.
Contact: Susan Osborn

Thursday June 25, 1-3pm

Shawnee Community Services food pantry
Pack boxes to support local families facing food insecurity. Sign up required.
Contact: Janice Willard

Sunday June 27, 8:30am

Trustees Serve Day @ St. Paul’s
Join our Trustees to help with projects around the church and property. All ages & abilities welcome!
Contact: Terry Moore

Sunday June 28, 9am

Combined Worship @ Shawnee Mission Park
One worship service at Shelter 8; bring OTC medicine and vitamins to donate for upcoming international mission trips. Stay for a brunch and a park cleanup service project after worship.
Contact: Pastor Kyle

JULY

Wednesday July 1, 6:30pm

El Porvenir Benefit Concert @ St. Paul’s
Enjoy Latin American music from Voz y Cuerdas to benefit our partners for clean water projects in Nicaragua. Info here.
Contact: Janet & Jack Podoll

Friday July 3, 5pm

World Cup Watch Party @ Theater in the Park
Celebrate FIFA fever with St. Paul’s and JCPRD. Tickets are free, but you must register here.
Contact: Alice Wright

Sunday July 5

First Sunday Food Drive
The first Sunday of every month we collect food for community partners.
Contact: Cindy Neely (Hub Argentine) and Lelia Moore (JoCo Multi-Service Center)

Thursday July 16, 7:30-9:30am

Serving Breakfast @ Cross-Lines
Serve with St. Paul’s decades-long partner in Armourdale, KCK. Sign up coming soon.
Contact: Cindy Moore

Saturday July 18, 8:30a-3p

Build Day @ Habitat for Humanity Olathe
Be a part of the Pathway Project with Habitat! Limited spots; registration coming soon.
Contact: Pastor Eric

Sunday July 19, 6-7:30pm

Film Screening: “Jesus was a Migrant” @ St. Paul’s
We’ll watch this new film from Jemar Tisby and discuss over a light meal.
Contact: Pastor Eric

Friday July 24, 1-3pm

Serve @ Hillcrest Thrift in OP
Hillcrest Thrift Stores support Hillcrest’s work to move people from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Sign up coming soon.
Contact: Leslie Nord

Sunday July 26, 9am

Combined Worship @ Shawnee Mission Park
One worship service at Shelter 8; bring snack bag supplies for Arrowhead Middle School. Stay for brunch and a mission trip sendoff as our students head to Be The Neighbor in Bentonville, AR.
Contact: Pastor Kyle or Pastor Eric

AUGUST

Sunday August 2

First Sunday Food Drive & Assemble Snack Bags
The first Sunday of every month we collect food for community partners. At 10am, we’ll also assemble the snack bags for food-insecure students at Arrowhead Middle School in KCK.
Contact: Cindy Neely (Hub Argentine) and Lelia Moore (JoCo Multi-Service Center)

Tuesday August 4, 7:30-9:30am

Serving Breakfast @ Cross-Lines
Serve with St. Paul’s decades-long partner in Amourdale, KCK. Sign up coming soon.
Contact: Cindy Moore

Thursday August 6, 6:40pm

Royals Game vs. Minnesota Twins
Join St. Paul’s at the K for a night of family fun! Discounted tickets available. Sign up coming soon.
Contact: Pastor Eric

Sunday August 9

Back To School Celebrations
Kick off the new year in community as we partner with Shawnee & Lenexa UMCs.
Contact: Pastor Kyle or Caitlyn Koebbe

Saturday August 15, 10a-12p

Serve & Sort @ Kanbe’s Market
Sort produce that gets provided to neighbors in need. Great for all ages! Sign up coming soon.
Contact: Sandy Finney

Sunday August 16, TBD

Culture Walking Tour w/ Cowtown Tours
Take a two-hour story stroll through KC history & culture with Laura Miller of Cowtown Tours. Sign up coming soon.
Contact: Nancy Watson-Pistole

Saturday August 22, 9am-12pm

Tiny Tots Triathlon @ Mill Creek Park
Celebrate sweet victory with Lenexa’s littlest athletes! St. Paul’s is a sponsor. Sign up to serve – coming soon. Or, register your tiny triathlete here.
Contact: Alice Wright

Sunday August 23, 12pm

NEXT @ St. Paul’s
Discover next steps and make new connections as you share your story and learn about St. Paul’s.
Contact: Pastor Kyle or Pastor Eric

Saturday August 29, 10am

Garden Workday @ St. Paul’s
Come serve and grow with us in our Community Garden.
Contact: Sarah Feyerherm or Suzie Dutton

Sunday August 30, 9am

Combined Worship @ Shawnee Mission Park
One worship service at Shelter 8; bring dog treats for local shelters. Join us for brunch after worship.
Contact: Pastor Eric

You may find more of what’s happening at St. Paul’s on our Calendar Page.