So in everything do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12

Community Organizations and Resources

Second Harvest Heartland - A regional food bank for Minnesota and Wisconsin, that sources and distributes food to 423 local food shelves and pantries

Union Gospel Mission - An organization providing resources including food, shelter, job training, and counseling to those suffering from homelessness, hunger and addiction in the Twin Cities area.

Emma Norton - An organization providing resources including housing to those experiencing homelessness, especially women and families.

Valley Outreach, Saint Croix Valley - A nonprofit that provides food, clothing, and other assistance to those in need in the St. Croix Valley/Stillwater area.

Open Hands Midway - An organization providing resources, including food and personal supplies, to those in need in the St. Paul/Midway area

Open Cupboard - A local food shelf in Oakdale MN. 

Star House Crisis Nursery - An organization that provides childcare to families in crisis. 

Grace Place - A emergency housing shelter in the St. Croix River Valley. 

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and  you came to visit me. - Matthew 25:35-36

Helping Our Community

Clothing Donations 

We are currently accepting gently used, clean seasonal items for Valley Outreach's StyleXchange. 

Rummage Sale

We host an annual Rummage Sale in June to raise funds for two local charities. Dates and beneficiaries for the 2026 Rummage Sale will be posted in the following months. 

We will begin accepting items for donation in early June. Please check back for a list of items we can and cannot accept, and donation days closer to the sale!

Fostering Love Project

We support the Fostering Love Project through their Angel Tree program. The Fostering Love Project supports foster families in the Washington County Foster Care System. 

Charity Spotlight

St. Peter's Congregation votes on 6 charitable endeavors to raise funds for each year. For 2026 the following causes were selected:

  • Scenic Hills Yough Ranch - Providing equine therapy to children
  • Union Gospel Mission Little Church of Hope - An addiction recovery retreat as part of UGM's recovery program
  • Trinity First Lutheran School - A Minneapolis school
  • Church Workers Scholarship Program at Concordia, St. Paul - Providing scholarships to students who will become church workers
  • Concordia Seminary St. Louis - Where future Pastors and other church workers are trained
  • Szeged Lutheran Church - Our sister church in Szeged, Hungary. 

Donations should be earmarked with the charity name or "mission of the month". 

Scouts BSA - Girl's Troop 7071

Scouts BSA Troop 7071 was established in 2019 when Boy Scouts of America opened it's doors for adventure to girls. We have a rich history of helping girls find success in scouting, a robust troop of almost 30 girls and a strong leadership team.

St. Peter is the charter organization for Troop 7071, and we host their meetings each Monday at 7pm in our Parish Hall, as well as their annual Pancake Fundraiser! Please contact the troop directly if you are interested in joining. 

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