Twenty one local agencies were on hand to share about the critical work they do, feeding, housing and caring for those in need. Our Virtual Gifts of Grace web page will be live until Dec. 8, so if you cannot attend, you will still be able to donate below. If you donate online you will receive printable cards by Dec. 15, to send to recipients.
Western NC Relief | November 2024
The first three pictures are from the load-in activities on Saturday morning Nov. 16. We had numerous volunteers that helped load six vehicles, including 3 pickup trucks (one with a box trailer) and three SUVs! We departed for Episcopal Church of the Epiphany at 11:30 a.m. Church of the Epiphany (in Newton, NC) serves as a resource bank receiving donations that they forward on to other Episcopal Churches in the mountains that supply and goods directly to impacted people.
Twelve volunteers drove out (two per vehicle), arriving at that church at 2:30 p.m., where we were greeted by four volunteers from Church of the Epiphany and also another nearby Episcopal Church -- Church of the Ascension, located in Hickory.
These photos show the unloading process at Church of the Epiphany. Based on feedback received while there and the next day via text, the Diocese of Western NC is extremely grateful to St. Michael's for coordinating and delivering these much needed supplies and "looks forward to partnering with us" in future missions that may be needed for years to come.
In addition, St. Michael’s collected $7,590 in donations to the Helene Relief effort in WNC. Father Oscar Rozo, who serves as the Missioner for Latino Ministries at Church of the Epiphany is extremely grateful for our generous donations!
The Social Justice Ministry Committee is sponsoring a parish workday at Camden Street Learning Garden on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m.-noon. There are only eight slots available. Bring masks, garden gloves and closed-toed shoes.
The Rev. Anna Pages describes how God transfigures our hearts to communicate love when we are afraid of the unknown—that is, if we allow it. It is a continuous process, a continuous journey. Glory be to God.
St. Michael's Choir soprano Catherine Lawrence several years ago served as an educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Her tours included an exhibit about Rembrandt's life. In today's final installment of The Prodigal Son, she shares her insight into the painter as a man, husband and father in search of forgiveness of the Father, a search that led to the creation of painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son.
Jesus loves ALL the children!
