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in the name of Christ
Serve
In Matthew 25:31-46 , Jesus called us to give food to the hungry, to give drink to those who thirst, to welcome the stranger, to clothe the naked, and to visit the sick and those in prison. Christ Church performs these ministries at the local level, and financially supports this work throughout the world.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord”
Last updated or confirmed: June 9, 2005
Food Pantry
- Shiela MacArthur, Coordinator
The Food Pantry distributes 1 - 2 packages per week. The goal is to keep 6 packages on hand. Easy open, small to moderate-sized food cans or sealed containers, please.
Food Pantry Checklist, (revised 1-7-08)
- Crackers with cheese
- Raisins (in sm. boxes)
- Cereal, 10 oz. box
- Evaporated milk, 12 oz. cans
- Canned fruit, sm. cans
- Saltine crackers, box
- Peanut butter, 12 oz. jar
- Canned tuna
- Canned meat/chicken, sm. cans
- Canned vegetables, 8 oz. cans
- Beef Stew, 15 oz. can
- Chicken & Dumplings, 15 oz. can
- Beef Ravioli/Spaghetti, 15 oz. cans
- Macaroni & Cheese, sm. boxes
- Grits, sm. box
- Red beans, 1 lb.
- Rice, sm. bag
- Vienna Sausage, sm. cans
Last updated or confirmed: April 15, 2008
Literacy Assistance
- Claire Singer
Literacy outreach works withSt.Tammany Literacy Assistance. STLA is an organizatin that trains tutors to help adults who want to learn to read, children who need extra help in learning to read and foreign-born newcomers who need to master English as a second language.
Tutor training is free and takes approximately twelve hours. Any church member 15 years of age or older who can read can be trained as a tutor. No special educational background is needed.
Literacy outreach is always open to new ideas and programs. Our ministry is to serve the community in any area that promotes literacy.
Last updated or confirmed: February 3, 2007
Outside Giving
A portion of the parish's annual income is given to support the various programs of the Diocese of Louisiana, including a substantal portion in support of the development of new mission congregations. In addition, the Advent and Lenten Church School programs support Episocopal Relief and Development , and members of the parish support the United Thank Offering . The ECW also provides support to the Copan and Mayan Deaneries of New Orleans, and their Great Bake Sale each November benefits construction of youth facilities to be built at Solomon Center .
Last updated or confirmed: April 15, 2008
Clergy Discretionary Fund
This fund is managed solely by the clergy of Christ Church, and provides an opportunity to confidentially assist anyone in financial need. This account is funded chiefly by contributions from individual parishioners, seasonal gifts, and occasionally by honoraria the rector or deacon receive for baptisms, weddings, funerals, etc. Contributions to this fund are always welcome.
Last updated or confirmed: February 14, 2007
St. Clare's Guild
- Jewell Barker, Chairman
St Clare's Guild is a craft and community outreach guild formed of the women of Christ Episcopal Church. Its purpose is to provide for the needs of the parish and the larger community through craft projects.
St. Clare's Guild meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 am in Comfort Hall.
Last updated or confirmed: February 3, 2007
Latest Change: Thu May 08 2008