Outreach

The following ministries help us to show the face of Christ to our neighbors and our communities. Please consider sharing your gifts and talents to help those who are less fortunate.

Acacia Meals
About the Program:

  The Acacia Meals Program is a church sponsored Sunday dinner program for Senior Citizens that is now in its 35th year (1975-2010). Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a founding member of this program. We work with 14 other churches and organizations along with the City of Colorado Springs Housing Authority through its Golden Circle Nutrition Program to provide volunteers to serve meals on Sundays. Grace Church will serve 4 times in 2010: May 2nd, June 20th, August 1st and September 26th

What do we do?
Grace volunteers are asked to be at the Acacia Park Apartments, on the NE corner of Tejon and Platte, by 11:00am the Sunday they are serving. We serve from 11am to 1pm. We have two types of volunteers - those that are serving in the food line and those that are waiting tables. Grace provides aprons for us to wear and we are asked to wear hair nets if we are working on the food line. The Senior Citizens who are there for dinner especially love to see children and teenagers helping us. Children must be old enough to carry a tray full of food and hot coffee - and like to visit with grandparents.

All of us who are committed to the Acacia Meals Program feel it is one of the most rewarding things that we do. We look forward to our Sundays to serve and we invite each of you to join us in doing God's work.

Questions?

Please call Co-chairs, Mary Lou Porter at 599-4458, mary.lou.porter@graceststephensepiscopal.org or
Jim Hinkle at 635-9069, jim.hinkle@graceststephensepiscopal.org



Colorado Haiti Project

  CHP is a state-wide non-profit organization founded in 1989 to provide Colorado adults and youth a way to help the poor in rural Haiti. Beginning in 1989 in a rural outpost 80 miles west of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, CHP today oversees a wide variety of outreach efforts. Their website lists ways you can become involved.

Visit the CHP website at www.coloradohaitiproject.org

Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

The ECW at Grace Episcopal Church is a member of a national organization that has been in existence for over 100 years. The ECW is composed of a vibrant blend of women of all ages, who come together as a peacemaking, healing part of the Church and to do Christ’s ministry in the world. The ECW at Grace needs volunteers to help operate the Thrift House, which funds various Episcopal Church ministries.

Contact Nel Benton at 577-9426


Episcopal Relief and Development

  Episcopal Relief and Development responds to human suffering around the world. ERD provides emergency assistance after disasters, rebuilds communities, and helps children and families climb out of poverty. Help build stronger lives by making a donation on their website.

Visit the ERD website at www.er-d.org

Episcopal Thrift House

  This cooperative ministry with other Episcopal parishes welcomes donations of gently used clothing and household items for resale. The Episcopal Church Women oversee providing volunteers for the Thrift House staff. Time spent by our volunteers is credited to Grace Episcopal Church, providing funding for outreach programs and for the needs of our own parish. Donations of clothing and household items should be taken to Thrift House at 1027 South Tejon Street, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Contact Beth Phillips at 634.6826, jdeaphill@aol.com, or the Thrift House at 632-5278.


ESM Commitment
ESM Anniversary Logo Started by eight downtown churches, ESM responds to the emergency needs of low income, homeless and unemployed individuals and families in the Pikes Peak Region.  As one of the founding churches, it is our responsibility to help keep the food pantry stocked.  Our commitment, listed below, is delivered to ESM after collection at Sunday services. The ESM collection box can be found near the entrance to the Fellowship Hall.
  • 1st Sunday - 250 cans of soup
  • 2nd Sunday - 250 boxes of crackers
  • 3rd Sunday - 400 cans of pork and beans
  • 4th Sunday - 500 boxes of macaroni and cheese
  • 5th Sunday - toiletries, paper products and baby items
ESM encourages you to donate clothes, shoes, cookware and household items at any ARC location.
Call 228.6781 or visit the ESM website at www.ecusocmin.org
ESM Update - August 10 Parish Contributions
ESM Update

Graceful Hands

These dedicated knitters and crocheters give of their time and talents to produce warm caps, scarves, prayer shawls, booties and lap robes to needy individuals and to organizations such as R.J. Montgomery House, Silver Key, Westside Cares, Colorado Springs Mission, Colorado Springs Daycare, American Cancer Society, and Whittier School. Meetings are on the second Monday 7pm - 9pm and Wed 1pm - 3pm of the month at the Choir House. Graceful Hands We provide the yarn and you provide the labor - come join us every month. Attendance at the meetings is not necessary; parishioners can donate their items at church.

Contact Bobbie Bradford at 667-1555.

Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)

We are partnering with IHN to provide homeless families with shelter, food, and hospitality as the families work to secure employment and housing. Volunteers provide various services including donating, preparing and serving meals; helping with homework and activities; and helping family members feel at home. Between 50 and 70 volunteers are needed for each of three sessions held per year.

Contact Marti Lindberg,  marti.lindberg@graceststephensepiscopal.org, 719.328.1125


Time Out Together - Parenting Group (TOTS)

TOTS is a Christian support group for parents, grandparents and caregivers of infants through 5th grade, as well as home schooled elementary school children. Our parents meet twice monthly (usually the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Sept. - May). TOTS is about celebrating parenthood, meeting needs and making connections through the experience of God's love. It is a time of fun, fellowship, support, learning, crafts, sharing and praying. Loving childcare is provided.

For more information please call Laura Hatler (FCC) group leader at 578-8443, Julia Nelson (Grace) at 477-9343 or Mary Lou Porter (Mentor Mom) at 599-5548.
Sponsored by Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church First Christian Church

Remaining Spring 2010 Meeting Dates These THURSDAYS at 9:30am April 22nd, May 6th, May 20th


First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
16 E. Platte Ave. (NE corner of Platte & Cascade) - come in the N. parking lot door!

April 22nd - Join us for a relaxing brunch. We will be making beautiful bead bracelets while we plan our summer in the park outings. "What TOTS has provided for me . is a welcome break; a chance to make new friends; the opportunity to know I'm not the only mom who goes through the struggles and joys of raising young children."