Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Emmanuel's Outreach Ministries
Our Parish has a strong tradition of helping others. Most of our
programs are focused locally, however, we also reach out to St.
Patrick's Anglican Parish on the
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Broadcast Outreach |
Our largest outreach to the surrounding community is the
weekly broadcast of the |
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Open Door Outreach |
Our most visible outreach are the open doors on Emmanuel
each day. In any weather from |
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Community Work Service Outreach |
Community work service is the most aggressive ministry of outreach within Emmanuel's program. Forty or more individuals are assigned to work with the Rector in a supportive manner so that mistakes may be redeemed and that a needed assistance to Emmanuel's buildings and grounds are accomplished. |
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An extensive program of Outreach and Housing provisions for the homeless are supported by this parish. At least 7 people are currently housed on the church grounds and many more people are fed by your generous donations. |
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Food Collection Outreach |
Approximately 50 bags of groceries are taken to the elderly at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, and Easter. In each bag is a Perdue Oven Stuffer, stuffing, and twelve containers of canned food. This has been a remarkable and supportive 15 year tradition. A well-stocked pantry (With a freezer full of Oven Stuffers) serves those who come to the door any day of the week. |
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Holy Family House Outreach |
Emmanuel helps with the support of the Holy Family House, a group of 9 apartments for homeless families. |
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Services Outreach |
Every month during the year Emmanuel holds service at area institutions. On the 3rd Sunday a Healing service is held at the Bel Forest Nursing Home and on the 3rd Wednesday of the month a Eucharist is held at 2:00 PM for the occupants of the 150+ units of the Harford Senior Housing Apartments. Started by Emmanuel's parishioners. |
