Community Partnerships

The Cathedral of St. Paul, together with St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, is committed to working with local organizations to advocate for systemic change within the city of Erie. We are actively building coalitions, developing relationships with other advocacy groups, and working with local government officials.

By listening to our community partners and other organizations in the city, we seek to meet needs in Erie – whether we are partnering to hold events, assisting with fundraisers, administering aid, we strive to support the mission of the community and the kingdom of God. We are proud to partner with Erie Pride, Catholic Charities Resettlement, USCRI Erie, Benedictines for Peace and Our West Bayfront.

See below for more details on our work with new Americans.

Work with New Americans

Did you know that Erie Episcopal volunteers each week with both Catholic Charities resettlement programs and USCRI in Erie. Volunteers help with donations; help settle apartments and more. Additionally, Erie Episcopal volunteers assist with the English as a second language classes by being conversation partners. If you are interested in learning more, please see below or click the button below to see opportunities through our partner organizations.

Help Erie’s Refugees

Erie Episcopal is partnering with USCRI of Erie to help support Erie’s Refugees as the settle with various needs. The following food items may be brought to the Cathedral dried beans, dried lentils, rice, pasta and flour. They are also in need of paper grocery bags and reusable grocery bags. Items can be placed in the blue bins in the commons. Contact Dean Melinda for more information.