St. Pauls' United Methodist Church of Wilmington, Delaware

St. Pauls' United Methodist Church of Wilmington, Delaware Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Need a mid-week RESET? Text RESET to
(302) 665-1611
Need Prayer? Text PRAYER to the same number. St. Paul's.

www.WelcomeToStPauls.com We are an inclusive community who welcome all people, of all backgrounds, to worship with us. Paul's United Methodist Church is a community of various backgrounds and beliefs, drawn together by the love of Jesus Christ, our care for each other, and our passion for our community. We believe that all people are created in the image of God, that all people are of sacred worth, and that Christ died for all people. We welcome everyone without exception, regardless of age, race, ethnic background, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or socioeconomic status, educational background, political affiliation, physical or mental ability, faith history or life experience. We believe that the diversity of God's creation is part of what makes it beautiful. We are a church where it is safe to disagree about important things and still remain united in the love of Jesus. We agree to accept, respect, and love one another along our faith journeys. No matter who you are, where you're from, who you love, or what you believe, you are always safe & welcomed at St.

08/09/2026

Wilmington, Delaware

Everyone is welcome!Sunday, Aug 23, 2026 at 11:05 AMBring your lawn chair and drink and join us under the maple tree in ...
08/08/2026

Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, Aug 23, 2026 at 11:05 AM

Bring your lawn chair and drink and join us under the maple tree in the front lawn at St. Pauls' United Methodist Church (1314 Foulk RD, Wilmington, DE next door to Brandywine High School and Brandywine Hundred Library)

A non-traditional way to connect with God, yourself and others through nature.

You're welcome to participate or observe.

No pressure.
No expectactions.
Come as you are and bring a friend.

We hope to see you there!

**If you attended the last Nature Church, share in the comments why others should give it a try.**

Everyone is welcome, celebrated, and fully included here and that includes you.Come as you are this Sunday at 9:30 AM.
08/07/2026

Everyone is welcome, celebrated, and fully included here and that includes you.

Come as you are this Sunday at 9:30 AM.

The biggest mistake you may be making with the people you love most.You give strangers your kindness.You give neighbors ...
08/06/2026

The biggest mistake you may be making with the people you love most.

You give strangers your kindness.

You give neighbors your patience.

You give acquaintances your politeness.

And you give the people closest to you whatever's left over.

The worn out version.

The impatient version.

The version that snaps over nothing because you've been holding it together all day for everyone else.

Here's what's actually happening.

You treat strangers better because you think there's something at stake.

Your reputation.

Your image.

The relationship itself.

But with the people you love, you've already decided they're safe.

They know the real you.

They'll forgive you.

They're not going anywhere.

So you stop trying.

You let your guard down in the worst possible way.

Not by being vulnerable, but by being careless.

And here's the part nobody talks about.

Familiarity doesn't always breed affection.

Sometimes it breeds contempt.

The more time you spend with someone, the more their small irritations become magnified.

The more you assume you know everything about them.

The more you stop seeing them as someone worth impressing.

You wouldn't talk to a stranger the way you talk to your partner after a long day.

You wouldn't dismiss a colleague the way you dismiss your mom's concerns.

You wouldn't roll your eyes at an acquaintance the way you do at your best friend.

So here's your challenge for today.

Give your best self to the people who matter most.

Not your leftovers.

Your actual best.

The patience you're saving.

The kindness you're rationing.

The attention you're withholding.

They deserve it more than anyone.

Live like it.

Because you gave so generously, children, families and individuals who depend on the Claymont Community Center for food ...
08/05/2026

Because you gave so generously, children, families and individuals who depend on the Claymont Community Center for food now have more food to eat...thank you!!!

Together we are feeding the hungry and defeating food insecurity in our community and beyond.

This is the local church at it's best.

Thank you for giving, thank you for making a difference!!

Volunteering for everything is the worst way to feel wanted.Think about the people in your life who make you feel most l...
08/04/2026

Volunteering for everything is the worst way to feel wanted.

Think about the people in your life who make you feel most loved.

Do they love you because of what you "do" for them?

Or because of who you "are"?

Exactly.

So why are you trying to earn that feeling by doing more at church, or work, or school or in your family?

Plus… if volunteering for everything actually made people value "you", you'd already feel celebrated by now.

Wouldn't you?

And we all know that hasn't been happening.

When you volunteer for everything, people stop seeing "you".

They see the person who runs the nursery, coordinates the potluck, sets up the chairs, says "yes" to everything that needs to get done.

You become a role, not a person.

And roles don't get celebrated — they get filled.

So here's what to do instead.

1) Show up as yourself first, not as a role.

Walk in and have one "real" conversation where you take interest in someone else's story then share something true about your life — not just what you can do for the organization.

2) Test for mutuality.

Notice who asks about "you", not just what you can contribute.

Real community is reciprocal.

In real community, others want to know your story, not just your skill set.

3) Look for spaces where listening happens, not just teaching.

Find a small group, gathering, or community like Nature Church where people actually listen to each other's stories without rushing to fix or correct.

That's where you'll feel wanted, not just included.

So that's why volunteering for everything at church is the worst way to feel wanted there.

Nature Church: Sunday, Aug 23 at 11:05 AM.
Bring your lawn chair and a drink.
We'll meet under the maple tree in the front of our church.

Share this with someone who's been serving for years and still goes home feeling invisible.

Invite them to join you in Nature Church.
It's time for us all to experience a place where we're celebrated for who we are.

08/03/2026

Do you think this is true?

Dream big!
08/03/2026

Dream big!

Address

1314 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE
19803

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+13024783135

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