We are pleased to report that all of the children’s names were adopted this year. Please drop off filled boxes to the Parish Hall on Sunday, December 13 for distribution.We are helping a specific family that was devastated by the Paradise California Camp Fire. Lucy Burchess, a parishioner who is now in the Air Force and stationed nearby the devastation, brought this family to our attention. Amber, Lucy’s friend, is now trying to help her entire family who lost two homes, a business, and all…
Our November Outreach Food Drive is for boxed cereal. Please remember this need as you grocery shop this month. All cereal donations will be blessed on the 4th Sunday of the month. Thank you in advance for your commitment to helping local hungry families.
As you begin to sort through your Christmas decorations, remember that the Outreach Office asks for any gently used items. This is the time to let go of things that no longer work with your current Christmas theme. Let a new home enjoy your old treasures! These treasures can be dropped off at the Outreach Office on Mondays, Wednesdays,…
Gently used or new children’s books are needed for local school children. Chapter books are especially needed for elementary age kids (grades 1-6). Parishioners, Wayne and Ann Hill, are running this book drive. There will be a box on the rear porch/lobby for your donated books.
One of our yearly outreach projects is the Giving Tree, which commits to providing Christmas gifts for local children who would otherwise do without. Linda Hunt will hand out names on Sunday, December 1st, along with specifications to help with present selection. All gifts need to be brought to the Parish Center on Sunday, Dec. 15th. Contact Linda Hunt.
[Episcopal News Service] Saturday, May 14 marks four weeks since the 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador causing the death of more than 650 people, injuring more than 4,600 and displacing some 30,000. Recovery from the loss of life and the estimated $2 to $3 billion in damages will take years. Over the past month, the Episcopal Diocese of Litoral,…