In our community
Since the Covid-19 crisis, the St. Monica’s community has seen a rise in the number of people seeking assistance. Taking up Presiding Bishop Curry’s charge for Episcopal faith communities to live out our public witness and sacred values, we have established an emergency food pantry to provide basic food and hygiene items to those in need on the spot. Additionally, in the aftermath of the flood that occurred in April 2014, we were able to offer help to families in our local area who were in need.
In the world
The Episcopal Church addresses domestic poverty in many ways: through its network of over 600 Jubilee Ministries; one- and two-year Justice and Advocacy Fellowships based on the Anglican Marks of Mission; Asset-Based Community Development; collaboration with diocesan and congregational ministries across the country; and annual block-grant programs for the development (or enrichment) of local ministry.
Through these processes and ministries, The Episcopal Church seeks “to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to liberate the oppressed, and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor” (Luke 4:18-19). This ministry is funded by donations from church members. Contact the vestry to donate.