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Gifts of Grace
Alternative Gift-Giving Market

Sunday, November 16 | 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Gifts of Grace provides an alternative Christmas gift-giving market to support those less fortunate in our community. Sixteen local agencies will participate to make a difference in people’s lives.

Your gifts will contribute to food, clothing, shelter, medical care, disaster relief, and opportunities for independence for those people served by these agencies.

Click on each agency to learn more.

Alliance Medical Ministry

Community Music School (new video coming soon)

Diaper Train

Families Together

FIGS

Healing Transitions

Hilltop Home

InterAct (new video coming soon)

Loaves & Fishes

NeighborHealth

SAFEchild

SouthLight Healthcare

StepUp Ministry

Center for Volunteer Care Giving

Wheels for Hope (new video coming soon)

St. Michael's Missions will also be supported by Gifts of Grace this year. They will be involved in hands-on repair/rebuilding and support efforts (coordinated through Baptist-on-Mission and the Diocese of Western NC) next weekend. Both skilled (plumbers, electricians, builders, etc.) and unskilled volunteers are both needed. Youth 14 and up may participate if accompanied with a parent. Visit their booth for more information.

Also available will be St. Elizabeth’s Yeast Rolls, St. Catherine’s Pimento Cheese, St. Mary’s Bean Soup Mix, Yea's Cookie Jars and Dohme's Own Gorgonzola Dressing. You can even grab a quick breakfast item and cup of coffee while you shop. Please join us!

If you cannot attend, do not worry!
You can use the link below to make your contributions until Dec. 9.

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Example Giving Page

Can't decide? Make a contribution to Gifts of Grace—

The donation will be split equally among all the groups.

Example online giving page

Hurricane Helene Relief Mission | Nov. 20-23

Burnsville and surrounding areas, Cane River Valley, Yancey County

We will be involved in hands-on repair/rebuilding and support efforts (coordinated through Baptist-on-Mission and the Diocese of Western NC). Both skilled and unskilled volunteers needed. Youth 14 and up may participate if accompanied by a parent. Parishioner Bob Orr has generously offered housing in his nearby residence. Overflow will be housed via bunk-style provided by Baptist-on-Mission.

To inquire or register: please contact Neil Fisher, Bob Orr or John McHenry.

Blood Drive | Sunday, March 16

SAVE THE DATE | BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, March 16 | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Every person has the power to save a life. Donating blood only takes a little of your time, and it can mean a lifetime for patients in need. Use the QR code to sign in as a guest and when asked to supply a date, use your date of birth.

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020

Join the Episcopal Build 2020

Our Partner Family: 
Virginiah and family. Virginiah is originally from Kenya, has a husband and three children. She works in Cary as a CNA at an adult assisted living facility. 

Build Location:
Our Habitat house this year is located at 610 Johnson Street, Garner, NC 27529

What we accomplished Saturday:
The walls of the house are now fully framed, standing and sheathed. A dedicated group of volunteers helped to put blue board insulation up on the exterior of all walls. Porch beams were erected to support the porch roof. Cabinet blocking installed in kitchen and bathrooms. Foundation drainage system installed. Volunteers also assisted in putting down subfloor for the house next door.

What is coming this week:
Site will be graded this week to back fill against foundation. Roof truss layout will be done. Construct gable end roof trusses on ground. Crane truck is scheduled to come Thursday, March 19,to lift the roof trusses into place. Once trusses are in place roof sheathing will be put on, followed by underlayment and shingles. Windows and doors will be done soon as well.

St. Michael's Next Work Day:
Saturday March 28 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the job site 
11-15 volunteers are needed!

Episcopal Build Special Events:

• Church Staff & Vestry Work Morning: Thursday, March 26 from 8:15 11:30 a.m. at Johnson Place

• Baffle Project: Sunday, March 29 at 3 pm, Unity of the Triangle, 5570 Munford Drive, Raleigh

• Dedication Ceremony: TBD