On Saturday, November 8th. at 6:30 PM, Manchester United Methodist Church invites you to a Welcome Neighbor STL International Supper Club to support immigrant and refugee families in St. Louis. Enjoy food, conversation, and catching up with friends – old and new. From cultural exchange to just plain fun, look forward to a great evening.

These meals present an opportunity for immigrant and refugee families to share knowledge and skills unique to them. It is also an opportunity for us to get a glimpse into their culture. These fundraising efforts can set them on a path of greater independence and confidence in their lives here in the USA.

In addition to enjoying the dinner, you can also contribute to our Unhoused Meal Program using the link at the bottom of the page. Every other Friday, our chefs prepare free meals to feed 100 unhoused individuals at the Peter and Paul Community Campus. Your donations will help us purchase groceries and other materials that our chefs need to prepare the food. We appreciate your generosity!

GUEST SPEAKER: JESSICA MAYO, CO-FOUNDER THE MICA PROJECT. 

Jessica will provide a brief overview of U.S. immigration law, from its foundational principles to the ways it has evolved in 2025. She will discuss the work of her organization, Migrant and Immigrant Community Action (MICA) Project, and highlight ways the public can get involved to support immigrant communities.

The menu is $40 and contains:

YALANJI (Syrian):

Grape leaves stuffed with meat, rice, fresh herbs, and spices.

VEGETARIAN FATAYER (Syrian):

A pie stuffed with spinach and cheese.

VEGETARIAN BOLANI (Afghan):

A Flatbread made of unleavened dough that is stuffed and pan fried, but its real beauty comes from the vegetable stuffing inside. Typically, the dough is stuffed in a variety of ways including mashed potato, or green and red lentils, leeks or chives, or pumpkin.

MANTU (Afghan):

Dumplings similar to a wonton dumpling and filled with meat, lentils, tomatoes, onion, coriander, and cumin. Drizzled with yogurt and tomato sauce.

HARISSA (Syrian):

A rich and dense dessert made with semolina flour, milk, ghee, sugar syrup, and pistachios.

JALLAB JUICE (Syrian):

A popular fruit syrup made from syrup of carob, dates, and grapes. It is especially well known in Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.