Outreach at St. Dunstan's
Here at St. Dunstan's , loving our neighbors near and far is another integral part of who we are. We feel it is our responsibility to help others in gratitude for what God has given us. Although most of our efforts focus on local needs through Roxbury Social Services, we continue to expand our regional, national and global efforts as we acknowledge our interdependence with those who are far off, as well as, those who are near.
Here are some of the ways we are God's hands in the world:
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Another facet of our outreach is our prayer shawl ministry. This provides prayer shawls and lap blankets for those in any kind of distress - physical, spiritual, emotional. We knit baby blankets to give to children when they are baptized. We have donate shawls to the dialysis unit in Kenvil and Succasunna and to North Porch for newborns.
These shawls and blankets are blessed during our worship thus connecting the parish to the person who receives it. The prayer of blessing that we use (written by Janet Bristow) ends with "may the one who receives this shawl be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace, and wrapped in love." This is our prayer.
If you know someone living with a long-term illness, we would be happy to donate a prayer shawl to them and add them to our prayer list. Please call the Parish Office to make a request. If you knit or crochet and would like to join this ministry, please call the office for more information.
Quarters for the Homeless
Each week we search our pockets and change purses for quarters to put into the offering plate. Four dollars in quarters are put into a snack bag along with a laundry pod. These bags are then delivered to homeless families living in the Quality Inn and the Roxbury Motel in Roxbury. When you receive $135,00 per month in temporary assistance, having money to do a load of laundry is a welcome support.
North Porch
North Porch is a project of the Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Newark and serves women of all faiths. The name reflects the custom of the ancient church to regard the "north porch" as a refuge and gathering place for women. On the fifth Sunday of each month, we celebrate Enfamil Sunday.
Members of the parish are encouraged to purchase a can of Enfamil -- or other baby items -- to donate to this project.
Here are some of the ways we are God's hands in the world:
- Holiday meals for our neighbors through Roxbury Social Services
- Mitten Tree - collection of hats, gloves, scarves
- School supplies for local children
- Nets for Life - raising money to provide mosquito netting for families and whole communities
- Diocesan Alleluia Fund
- Gifts for children and adolescents at Christmas
- Soup Cross during Lent
- Episcopal Relief and Development Fund response to war and natural disasters.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Another facet of our outreach is our prayer shawl ministry. This provides prayer shawls and lap blankets for those in any kind of distress - physical, spiritual, emotional. We knit baby blankets to give to children when they are baptized. We have donate shawls to the dialysis unit in Kenvil and Succasunna and to North Porch for newborns.
These shawls and blankets are blessed during our worship thus connecting the parish to the person who receives it. The prayer of blessing that we use (written by Janet Bristow) ends with "may the one who receives this shawl be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace, and wrapped in love." This is our prayer.
If you know someone living with a long-term illness, we would be happy to donate a prayer shawl to them and add them to our prayer list. Please call the Parish Office to make a request. If you knit or crochet and would like to join this ministry, please call the office for more information.
Quarters for the Homeless
Each week we search our pockets and change purses for quarters to put into the offering plate. Four dollars in quarters are put into a snack bag along with a laundry pod. These bags are then delivered to homeless families living in the Quality Inn and the Roxbury Motel in Roxbury. When you receive $135,00 per month in temporary assistance, having money to do a load of laundry is a welcome support.
North Porch
North Porch is a project of the Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese of Newark and serves women of all faiths. The name reflects the custom of the ancient church to regard the "north porch" as a refuge and gathering place for women. On the fifth Sunday of each month, we celebrate Enfamil Sunday.
Members of the parish are encouraged to purchase a can of Enfamil -- or other baby items -- to donate to this project.