Each month, we designate a local, national, or international ministry as our “Outreach Partner of the Month.” Usually, members of the parish are already involved somehow in the ministry. We educate ourselves about the work of the ministry, invite representatives to come and speak about it, and distribute literature.
During each Sunday service, the ushers pass the offering basins to collect pledges and other monetary gifts of the people. All loose cash and coin placed in the offering basins not designated for church or other specific use is immediately donated to the Outreach Partner of that month.
Our Outreach Focus Partners in 2011 are below. You can click on the names to go to the ministry website.
January: Unto, International - Mission trip to the Dominican Republic
February: Wigs for Kids - Provides human hair replacements for children who lose hair due to illness
March: Rebuilding the Church in Haiti – The national Episcopal Church has committed to helping the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, which lost 75% of its properties in the earthquake, to rebuild churches and schools.
April:
May:
June:
July/August: Episcopal West Side Shared Ministry
September:
October:
November:
December: Saint Peter’s Community Meal
