Serving the World

Outreach here and around the world

The expression of God’s love through outreach happens in many ways at Epiphany. We feed and house the homeless; we fill and fund food banks, and we help people find homes. We also teach, and we create opportunities for the shared worship of God. The genesis for all service at Epiphany Parish comes through the energy of individuals seeking to live into God’s vision for creation. Learn more about our Service & Outreach ministries and partnerships in this video presentation from Have a Heart 2021.

Donate to the School Backpack Drive for YWCA

Now, more than ever, the youth in the YWCA’s emergency and transitional housing need your help. Support their return to school this fall and help get their education back on track! YWCA typically gives out 3000 backpacks for students of all ages. With your help, Epiphany can reach its goal of donating 150 teenager backpacks. If you would like to fill a backpack, click here for a list of what you need to purchase.

 

Deliver Produce to the Food Bank at the East Cherry YWCA

When: Wednesday mornings
Time Commitment: About 2 hours, depending on where you live.

Parish volunteers pick up cases of fresh produce and eggs from MacPherson’s Fruit and Produce on Beacon Hill and deliver it to the Central Area Food Bank at the East Cherry branch of the YWCA in Madrona. The typical order fits in the average station wagon, SUV, or even a small hatchback such as a Prius. This food is purchased with money parishioners give to the Hunger Basket each Sunday as they go to the altar for communion. For more information, contact Holly Boone at brausboone@msn.com.

 

 

Prepare a Hot Meal for Unhoused Young People with Teen Feed

When: Fourth Thursday of the month
Time Commitment: From 6–8:30 pm

Every fourth Thursday, Epiphany’s Teen Feed crew gathers at a church kitchen in the University District to cook our famous enchiladas for young people currently experiencing homelessness. For more information, contact Ann Beck at anncbeck@hotmail.com.

Prep a YWCA Apartment for The Next Family

When: Last Saturday of most months
Time Commitment: 9 am–noon

Families new to the YWCA’s transitional housing find a warm, clean, inviting space, thanks to Epiphany’s volunteer cleaners and decorators. We furnish the apartments with donations from parishioners and stock them with basic supplies, including books and toys which the residents can keep when they leave. It’s a lot of fun and makes a great family project. For more information, contact Ann Beck at anncbeck@hotmail.com.

American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ)

This organization is dedicated to the support of institutions in the Holy Land that serve underserved populations through the Archbishop of Jerusalem. Epiphany parishioners on pilgrimage visit some of the institutions we support financially every two years.

 

Haiti Micah Project

Haiti Micah Project is an organization that helps destitute kids in Mirebalais, Haiti. Epiphany provides financial support for their strategic focus on three primary programs: The Year-long Feeding Program, the School Assistance Program, and the Trade School Program.

 

The Compass Rose Society

The Compass Rose Society supports the work of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Communion. Founded in 1994 at the Old Palace in Canterbury, the Society has become an important financial resource to the Anglican Communion, as well as valuable voice in communicating the news of the work of the Communion, helping to maintain and improve worldwide harmony.

 

Nicolás Fund for Education

Epiphany’s support of Nicolás Fund for Education (NFE) continues a relationship with the Guatemalan village of Belén, which our parish sponsored through Seattle’s Agros Foundation in the years 2006–2011. Epiphany provides scholarships for several Belén students to attend NFE’s Nicolás Christian School in the nearby town of Nebaj.

 

For more information on international partnerships, contact Holly Boone at brausboone@msn.com.