11/01/2026-11/08/2026

1. It’s Time to Vote! Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Responsibility.

Siblings in Christ, it’s time to make your voices heard! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

We have an opportunity to help shape the future of our communities and nation by electing our local and national leaders. Pastor Love has shared special eBlast messages highlighting our rights and responsibilities as voters.

Let us never take the right to vote for granted. Make a plan, learn about the candidates and issues, and exercise your right and responsibility to participate in the electoral process.

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Make a plan and VOTE!

2. St. Paul UMC’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive: Bags of Blessings 2026

St. Paul UMC is spreading Thanksgiving joy once again through our annual Bags of Blessings Food Drive, supporting individuals and families in our community.

This year, we are partnering with MGM Grand and Nourish Now to provide Thanksgiving meals for 125 families. We will also continue our partnership with Crossland High School to support families in its school community.

Beginning this week, we are accepting monetary donations to purchase gift cards for families to buy turkeys and other Thanksgiving meal essentials. A gift of just $35 can help make Thanksgiving brighter for a family! We invite everyone to join us in making this outreach a success.

Mark Your Calendars!

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Event: Thanksgiving Bags of Blessings Distribution
For giving instructions, family registration, and additional details, please see the church eBlast or visit http://www.stpauloxonhill.org. - 

Thank you for helping us share God’s love and make Thanksgiving a season of hope, joy, and gratitude for our neighbors!

3.  Honoring Veterans Day 2026

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, honors all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. St. Paul has a rich history of members, families, and friends who have served our country, and we look forward to recognizing their service.

Veterans Photo - Display Veterans’ photographs will be displayed during the Express Worship Service on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Photos may be submitted: Friday, November 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 8, by 10:00 a.m.

Special Recognition: Corporal Larmon Brown
On Sunday, November 8, at 12:00 noon, everyone is invited to a special recognition service honoring the life, service, and legacy of Corporal Larmon Brown, a veteran laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Paul UMC.

This meaningful occasion goes beyond the dedication of a military headstone. It is an opportunity to remember a life, acknowledge a painful chapter in our nation's history, and restore honor to a soldier whose story deserves to be remembered.

As we observe Veterans Day 2026, let us honor all who have served and keep our veterans and their families in our thoughts and prayers.

4. UPDATE & CORRECTION: Church Conference Schedule

Please note that our Church Conference has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 15, at 12:45 p.m., at Journey of Faith Church in Waldorf, Maryland. Please update your calendars accordingly, and thank you for your understanding!

5. You’re Invited! Annual Homecoming Celebration

St. Paul family and friends are warmly invited to join Pastor Tony Love for our Annual Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m., at The Journey of Faith Church, located at 2900 Smallwood Drive West in Waldorf, Maryland.

Pastor Love will serve as our guest preacher, with the Reverend Dr. David Scott as host pastor. Come enjoy a joyful time of worship, fellowship, and thanksgiving. Bring a friend, come expecting a blessing, and we look forward to celebrating together!

For additional information about these announcements and other upcoming events, please refer to the weekly eBlast or the Events section of the website. Thank you for your attention and thank you for being a part of the St. Paul family!