Our People
The Reverend Dámaris E. Porsch-Ortega
(they/them)
Pastor
201-963-5518 x1
pastor@stpaulsjerseycity.org
Christopher Greene
(he/him)
Director of Music and Parish Administrator
201-963-5518 x5
parish.admin@stpaulsjerseycity.org
Darlene Wyzga
(she/her)
Office Manager
201-963-5518 x6
office@stpaulsjerseycity.org
Our Ministries
St. Paul's Center of Caring (SPCC)
Located on the property of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, SPCC utilizes the multi-purposes space for the benefit of the community, including civic meetings, community education, addiction support groups, and private events.
St. Paul’s Church is proud to have founded and work in partnership with the SPCC to serve our community and our siblings in Christ. Support ministries include Church World Services, Hudson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Alcoholics Anonymous, and First Friends of New Jersey & New York.
The Sharing Place
One of Hudson County’s oldest and largest food pantries serving the needs of low and very-low income families and individuals, The Sharing Place provides groceries (including fresh produce, meats, proteins, dairy, eggs and non-perishables) each month. We are a partner agency with the Community Food Bank of NJ and receive Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funding through Jersey City.
Hours of food distribution: 3rd Saturday of each month: 8:00am-noon
Go to their website for more information.
Our Partners
Jersey City Together
Jersey City Together is a chapter of New Jersey Together, an independent, non-partisan, citizens organization that listens to residents and creates strategies for long-term progress. Doing things well and delivering results that matter are keys to real, sustainable change and lasting impact in the community. The three primary focus areas are housing affordability, education, and public safety/criminal justice.
Cross Roads Camp
Cross Roads provides life-changing and sacred adventures for renewal, growth, and joy for all people. Through their Camp & Retreat Center, they facilitate renewal, healing, inspiration, and transformation for the body, mind, and spirit.