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1125 Franklin Street
 Downers Grove Illinois 60515-3551
 630-968-9188

 

The Episcopal Church of Downers Grove Illinois


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OUTREACH - SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
OUTSIDE  OF SAINT ANDREW’S CHURCH

Trinity Sandwich Board:  On the second Thursday of every month a group of volunteers from St. Andrew’s provides, prepares and serves lunch to guests at Trinity Episcopal Church in Aurora, IL. 

Community Adult Day Care (CADC):  Serves on the Board of Directors, or volunteers at the CADC center which provides daytime care for older adults who are caregiver dependent. 

FISH, Inc. Members of the parish donate food weekly to this ministry.  Others may serve as workers, drivers or phone answerers. 

Downers Grove Walk-in Ministry:  This organization provides assistance to those in need on a short term basis.  Parishioners participate as trained volunteers and in giving financial support. 

United Thank Offering (UTO):  An Episcopal Organization that collects money for worldwide outreach. 

Food for the Poor:  St. Andrew’s supports this group through donations and by hosting a visit from a Food for the Poor representative. 

Outreach Committee:  The Outreach Committee is an arm of the vestry which is responsible for decision making concerning the mission and ministry of outreach.  Anyone may join!

St. Leonard’s House:  Twice a year a group of High School students and adults join together to provide dinner and conversation with the men of St. Leonard’s house in Chicago. 

South American Mission Society (SAMS):  St. Andrew’s helps support a missionary family in South America and hosts occasional visits from them.

Cathedral Shelter Baskets:  Join in providing food and gifts for Chicago families who need assistance over the Christmas holidays.

Grace House:  The ECW of St. Andrew’s ministers to the women of Grace House on a periodic basis.  Events are planned well in advance and all the women of the parish are invited to participate.