

St. Paul C.M.E. Church
"A Church for all Generations"
4644 S. Dearborn St. Chicago IL 60609

St Paul's 118th Anniversary Banquet
Purpose
St. Paul will celebrate its 118th Church Anniversary. Our theme, "His Love Endures Forever," and selected scripture Psalm 118, underscores our mission statement, “H.E.L.P.”, which supports the work we do:
We, the members of St Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, are committed to Hospitality that is radical, Evangelism that is community wide, Love that is Christ like and Prayer and Praise that is consistent.
To commemorate this occasion, we are planning several opportunities for you to participate with us as we celebrate St Paul.
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His Love Endures Forever Sunday
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The 4th Sunday of every month leading up to our celebration weekend will be dedicated to emphasizing the mission of our church by bringing more souls to Christ. Please join us at our 11:00a.m. worship service as we H.E.L.P. glorify God's kingdom!
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March 7, 2026 – St Paul’s 118th Anniversary Banquet
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Belvedere Chateau 8055 W 103rd St., Palos Hill, IL
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6:00pm
Tickets are $125/$1,250 for a table (10 seats)
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March 8, 2026 – 118th Anniversary Worship Service
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11:00a.m. Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Van Carl Williams Rev. Dr. Williams was raised in and accepted his call to ministry at St Paul. Currently, he is the pastor of Cedar Crest Cathedral CME Church in Dallas, TX.
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118th Anniversary Souvenir Journal
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We invite advertisements and expressions of appreciation from esteemed well-wishers, supporters, and those who have played a pivotal role in the preservation of our Church. St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
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$118 For 118 Years Campaign
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In recognition of this significant milestone, we are asking that you donate $1 for each year St Paul has been in existence. You may also make a general donation to the church.
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Our Goal
As we celebrate this year, our goal is to:
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Win a minimum of 18 soul for Christ this conference year, focusing on at least 1 soul per month by our anniversary celebration.
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Raise at least $30,000 to meet the needs of the church and it programs.
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Increase our presence in the community through our outreach ministry in the Bronzeville area.
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Support our Chicago District CME Church family engagement and partnerships.
Help Us Reach Our Goal
You can help us reach our goal by participating in one or more of the following areas:
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Attending our 118th Anniversary Banquet
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Purchase an ad in our souvenir journal
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Donate a $118, a dollar for each year
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Make a general donation
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Donate an item for our raffle.
For more details, banquet tickets, to place an ad or to donate, click on the links under the flyer on the page. To connect with us, feel free to give us a call at 773-536-1723 or via email at stpaulcme@stpaulcme-chi.com.
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* Raffle donations must be received by February 28, 2026
* Souvenir Journal Ad must be received by January 25, 2026
