WHAT IS MISSION AND WHAT IS MINISTRY?
“Mission” is an organized effort to share Christ’s love broadly, often requiring us to go out into the world, crossing boundaries, and forming partnerships. “Ministry” refers to the ways we serve and care for one another in community. At St. Andrew’s, we organize to advocate for better education across the state of Maryland, and we organize to create and distribute Winter Warm-up Kits to those living on the street. Ministry takes place where ever God’s people go, and includes the ways we operate as church community, such as preparing the buildings for worship and visiting the sick. At St. Andrew’s, we use the words “mission” and “ministry” interchangeably.
LOCALLY
A Kinder World
The people of St. Andrew’s strive to aid in making a kinder world within the community of Glenwood and beyond. Read more about A Kinder World HERE.
Partnership with The Church of the Guardian Angel, Baltimore
Souper Bowl
St. Andrew’s and The Church of the Guardian Angel host an annual Souper Bowl Saturday at Guardian Angel. This is a luncheon for the people of the Remington neighborhood, a chance to enjoy some delicious homemade soup and sandwiches, and to visit with one another in the warmth of Kromer Hall at the Church of the Guardian Angel.
Thanksgiving
Every year, turkeys and all the fixings are collected and taken to Church of the Guardian Angels in Remington in Baltimore. Once there, the food is served and enjoyed by all.
Food Pantry
There is an ongoing collection for gently used or new items for the Thrift Store and Food Pantry at the Church of the Guardian Angel. Drop off is in the front lobby of the Parish House.
GLOBALLY
Appalachia – For one week in July, we send a team of adult and youth volunteers to help make homes more safe, warm, and dry. In addition to construction projects, volunteers host a Back-to-School Backpack party and share in fellowship and faith formation with the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Outreach Center.
St. Timothy’s Appalachian Outreach Center Mission Trip 2024
July 7 – 13, 2024
Location: Ravenna, KY
Cost: $500
Youth 15 and older are invited to be on the team headed to Kentucky. St. Timothy’s Outreach Center offers a safe place on Barnes Mountain for a worshiping community that is focused particularly on children and improving local housing for those impacted by flooding, tornadoes, and poverty.
We will work with an experienced local leader who will teach us new skills and more about the culture, people, and geography of Appalachia. AMA*each Sunday in May with previous attendees. Learn more about the trip from those who’ve gone before! Look for people wearing a St. Timothy’s T-shirt. June 26th @ 6:30 pm – Information Session and Mandatory Orientation for Attendees.
Click here for Adult Registration Forms and here for Youth Registration Forms.
*Ask Me Anything
Honduras – Each year, a team of 15 youth and adults partner with El Hogar Ministries in Honduras. Several families in the congregations sponsor students in grades K-12. Learn more about El Hogar here.
Kabugho, our Sponsor Child in Uganda – Kabugho is a 16 year old student at the Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation school in Uganda that St. Andrew’s is sponsoring.
