St. Paul's Episcopal Church Lazarus Ministry

2025 marks the twenty-fifth year of the Lazarus ministry outreach in the City of Alexandria. For a quarter of a century the Lazarus Ministry has been helping our neighbors in need, giving financial assistance for rent, utility bills, groceries, and health care. This direct outreach to the city of Alexandria has served thousands since its beginning in 2000. Over the last 25 years living in the city of Alexandria has only become more difficult for those in lower income brackets. The Lazarus Ministry continues to provide assistance for those struggling to make ends meet in our community. As eviction rates increase and utility costs go up, donations to the Lazarus ministry make it a steadfast and reliable source of aid for those in need.

Help us celebrate this milestone with a $25 donation!

Who We Are

For over 200 years, the mission of St. Paul's Episcopal Church has been to shine as a light in the world to the glory of God. We do this through our worship, our spiritual formation, our stewardship — and, of course, our service to God's people. Through the generous hands and hearts of countless volunteers, our parish supports nearly 100 different charitable organizations in our community and throughout the world.

For this year's Spring2ACTion campaign, we are asking for support for the Lazarus Ministry. The mission of the St. Paul’s Lazarus Ministry is to provide emergency financial assistance, food bags, and counseling to residents in the City of Alexandria. We serve the working poor, homeless, disabled, and those who are experiencing unexpected hardship. We treat clients with dignity and respect, maintaining an attitude of kindness and support while we provide comfort to those in mental or physical pain.

While we are unable to gather together at St. Paul's, the Lazarus Ministry continues to provide emergency financial assistance to residents of Alexandria who are experiencing economic hardship. Your support of the Lazarus Ministry is vital to our ongoing outreach to those in need in our community, especially during COVID-19.