
About Us
Come. follow. go.
Join us on our journey of compassion, support, and spiritual growth, united in our commitment to make a positive impact in our community and beyond!

Join us!
Prayer Service
Join us on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. for prayer service! Let's come together in prayer for each other and the year to come. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still participate by joining our livestream at youtube.com/stpaulpeoria to watch and pray with us from home! We look forward to praying with you and sharing this meaningful experience!!

Community REsources
Looking for support or services in the Peoria area? Our Community Resources page connects you to trusted local organizations offering help with food, housing, healthcare, employment, and more. Explore these tools to find the assistance you need or share them with someone who could use a helping hand.
Worship with us!
Sundays at 10 a.m. (CT)
At the heart of our mission is to live and love like Jesus, creating a welcoming environment where all are invited to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ and service to our communities!
The Ripple Effect (How Gratitude Strengthens Relationships)
Nov 23, 2025 • Pastor Deveraux Hubbard
Gratitude in Hard Times
Nov 16, 2025 • Kodjo Yelou
Finding Joy in the Little Things
Nov 9, 2025 • Pastor Deveraux Hubbard
Gratitude Over Greed
Nov 2, 2025 • Pastor Deveraux Hubbard
The Simple Life Reimagined
Oct 26, 2025 • Pastor Deveraux Hubbard
Declutter Your Mind
Oct 19, 2025 • Pastor Deveraux Hubbard

Serve! Pack & Distribute Food
St. Paul is partnering with Peoria Friendship House to serve our local community through food outreach. We’re looking for volunteers to help pack food boxes on Saturday morning and/or distribute them on Sunday afternoon. You’re welcome to sign up for one or both opportunities—whatever fits your schedule. Your participation ensures that families in our neighborhood receive the support they need this season. Thank you for showing up with compassion and care!

Food Drive
Beginning next Sunday, November 23rd, we will ask you to bring non-perishable food to support the Peoria Friendship House food pantry. Friendship House partners with several food pantries to help people in our community access food. We will continue to food collection through the end of the year.
**Drop off at South Door & Chapel**
**Drop off at South Door & Chapel**

Give Gloves
Von Steuben Middle School is our adopt-a-school, and they need about 100 pairs of gloves for children for the winter. You can bring those gloves between now and December 14 so that the school can get it to the children before they leave for winter break.
**Drop off at West & South Doors
**Drop off at West & South Doors

Toy Drive
Help spread joy this Christmas by supporting the 309 Toys in the Neighborhood Toy Drive, in partnership with the Yani Collective and ART Inc.! We’re collecting new toys for children ages 3–12, and our goal is to fill both of our custom-designed toy boxes to overflowing. Bring your donations to the church, and let’s make this season brighter for families in our community!
Drop Off Hours (Ends Dec. 7th):
• Mondays (10 am - 5 pm)
• Wednesdays (10 am - 7 pm)
• Saturdays (12 pm - 3 pm)
• Sundays (before/after church)
Drop Off Hours (Ends Dec. 7th):
• Mondays (10 am - 5 pm)
• Wednesdays (10 am - 7 pm)
• Saturdays (12 pm - 3 pm)
• Sundays (before/after church)
Community Resources
Thanksgiving Meal Options for Families
Local meals and food boxes available to families in Central Illinois.
Please click the link below for a full list and details!!
Local meals and food boxes available to families in Central Illinois.
Please click the link below for a full list and details!!
Baptism
Baptism is a powerful expression of faith and a public declaration of new life in Christ. If you’re ready to take this important step, we invite you to attend our Baptism Orientation. To begin, please fill out a Membership Profile form (spbaptist.org/baptism), and a member of our Baptism Team will connect with you to guide you through the process!

Meeting Needs
Affordability Survey & Benevolence
We want to better understand areas of financial strain within our congregation, and your input will help us identify where we can focus our partnership efforts to offer meaningful support and relief. Please fill out the Affordability Survey to help us during this time.
Our church family believes in helping one another in times of genuine need (Gal. 6:10). If you are facing a crisis please complete the Benevolence form so that we may offer support.
Our church family believes in helping one another in times of genuine need (Gal. 6:10). If you are facing a crisis please complete the Benevolence form so that we may offer support.

Join us for Choir Rehearsal!
All are welcome to join the choir and help lead our congregation in worship!
AWANA
Wednesdays (ages 3 - High School)
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
In-person & Online
We’re excited to welcome our students back for another amazing year of AWANA! Designed for children ages 3 yrs through High School, AWANA helps students grow in their faith while having a blast with friends. Be sure to register your child today and help us kick off AWANA strong!
Be sure to register today!
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
In-person & Online
We’re excited to welcome our students back for another amazing year of AWANA! Designed for children ages 3 yrs through High School, AWANA helps students grow in their faith while having a blast with friends. Be sure to register your child today and help us kick off AWANA strong!
Be sure to register today!
SIGN UP TO SERVE!
Whether you’re called to teach, mentor, assist, or support behind the scenes, we have a place for you!
To fully relaunch and operate our Student ministries with excellence, we need those who love children to serve! Help us build up the next generation, and sign up to serve!
To fully relaunch and operate our Student ministries with excellence, we need those who love children to serve! Help us build up the next generation, and sign up to serve!

Ministries
Get to know more about what makes us different.
We want you to feel connected at St. Paul! That happens as you get to know the people and the staff at the church but, beyond that, it happens as you find your place to serve the Lord and make a difference in the lives of others.
We have many ministries in the church that exist to serve those who attend our church and provide ways in which you can be a part of serving others. We’d love for you to join one of our teams!

Support Our Ministry
Your contributions enable us to continue our mission and serve better!

Classes
Our classes teach from a fresh perspective and encourage engaging discussions that will deepen your trust in God and connect with others!

Student Ministry
God loves kids and so do we! Our Student Ministry program is a safe space for students to grow in their faith through fun activities, discussions and games!

Care / Support
For prayer requests, baptisms, and support along your spiritual journey, click below so that we can provide the care and support you need as you journey through life!
Care & Support

PRAYER REQUESTS
We would be honored to pray for you or a loved one. Submit your prayer request by filling out the form below!

BAPTISM
If you would like to be baptized or learn more about baptism, please fill out the form below to get started!

I NEED HELP
If you're in need of assistance, please click the "I need help" button below and fill out the attached form.
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