OUTREACH MINISTRIES
The Mission of Epiphany Episcopal Church is to be a warm, loving community of people who recognize our need for God’s action in our lives and our need to respond to it in the ways that show the meaning of Jesus Christ in the world. As a way of showing the meaning of Jesus Christ in the world, Epiphany has the following outreach ministries.
One of our most visible outreach activities is through St. Agnes Guild. All women of Epiphany Church are members of this organization. They hold two rummage and bake sales each year in May and October to raise funds for guild expenses and outreach. At the December meeting members determine the amounts and recipients of outreach funds. The guild provides Christmas monies to parish staff and gifts to Epiphany children at the Christmas celebration and donates money toward gifts for the community Angel Tree.
The guild organizes and supports the fellowship and special activities of the parish such as All Saints’ Day, Christmas, Epiphany, Maundy Thursday Agape’, and Parish Annual meeting meals. The guild also raises funds to support its work and to provide financial contributions for worthy causes beyond the parish. They meet on the first Thursday of each month from September through May, with the exception of January when the members observe St. Agnes’ Day.
The St. Agnes Guild is the ECW organization of the parish and participates in Diocesan ECW events. Members serve as representatives for the United Thank Offering and Church Periodical Club. Several members of the guild are serving on the Diocesan ECW board. One member is the new President of the ECW Diocesan Board; another is the Endowment Fund President. Yet another is the treasurer of the Endowment Fund and also serves as Church Periodical Club representative on the board and is the Vice-President on the National Board of the Church Periodical Club.
In 2007, the church created a new outreach ministry in the area of youth education. The paid position of Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries was established by the vestry. This position is responsible for creating opportunities for youth and children of our community to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and grow in faith by building relationships, teaching the Bible, planning mission and outreach activities, and participating in Diocesan Youth Programming. The program was kicked off in October with Halloween activities that helped explain the connection of Christianity to the celebration of Halloween. We have implemented a Saturday night youth program that is divided into two groups. The program is held the second and forth Saturday nights of each month. The first group is called “The Group (4.5.6) and is open to any students 4th to 6th grade and meets from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The second group is called “The Crew (7-12)” and is open to any students 7th to 12th grade and meets from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The evening program is focused on providing a fun safe place for youth to come and socialize with peers.
On the second Wednesday of each month from September through June; the Naomi Guild has a luncheon for the community of Sedan. Much of the meal is provided by The St. Agnes Guild and people are encouraged to bring side dishes.
The Mendenhall Scholarship was established by June Mendenhall in memory of her son Mark who died at age 15. This scholarship is given annually to an Epiphany High School Senior or other High School Senior in the community who plans to attend college.
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