Outreach
“Engaging Parishioners as we serve Christ through Community Partners”
The New Testament clearly tells us that first and foremost we are sent people. Archbishop William Temple once said, the Church is the only institution in the world that exists for the sake of non-members. Our model is Jesus, who himself was the sent One from God. Jesus, in turn, sent the apostles into the world to spread the good news of the kingdom by word and deed. As followers of Jesus, we are inspired to follow his example.
Grant Request Preparation
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is committed to making a difference through its expansive outreach ministries and is recognized as being a servant church in our community. Each January, the Vestry of St Michael’s allocates funds to be disbursed by the Outreach Committee through its Outreach Grant Program.
To apply for the Outreach Grant Program, all applications must be submitted electronically on or before the deadline each year, January 31. The Outreach Committee seeks to support partner organizations that have a minimum of two members of St. Michael’s Church that are actively engaged as liaisons. The organization must have volunteer opportunities that directly or indirectly involve members of St. Michael’s Church; and liaisons should be prepared to organize/facilitate those opportunities for the parish.
The Outreach Committee may also, during the year, disburse funds for special needs that align or respond to immediate needs to non-partner organizations. Requests or needs should be made known to the Outreach Committee Chairperson. All Outreach Grant disbursements are approved by the Rector.
Seasonal Donation Drives
Lent 40 Days of Giving
Back-to-School Backpack & School Supplies
Gloves, Hats, & scarves
Thanksgiving MealS
Christmas Light Festival Canned Food & Toy Collection
Be sure to watch the Weekly eNews for information on these drives!
Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities throughout the year to volunteer as a community though St. Michael’s or as an individual. Click on an Outreach Partner below to learn more.
Our Outreach Partners
St. Michael’s Outreach Committee meets on the second Monday of the month. You are welcome to join us! Often we have guest speakers from a partner organization. Each January, voting outreach members determine how the money set aside for outreach will be granted for the coming year. We build relationships with partner organizations to see how St. Michael’s can support them with donation drives and giving. In 2023, St. Michael’s allocated nearly 15% of its annual budget to the Diocese of Colorado, to local partners, and initiatives across the country as we responded to natural disasters. Once a year we reflect on our practices to see if and where the needs are greater and how we may be called to shift our efforts.
Click on any of the following Outreach Partners to learn more about its mission and how you can help.
1. Academy School District 20 Family Resource Center
2. Care and Share Foodbank for Southern Colorado
3. Family Life Services
4. Hope is Alive
5. Inside Out Youth Services
6. Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN), Family Promise
Helping Hands El Paso County
A listing of over 250 resources in El Paso County for those in need.