"What does the Lord require of you? To do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8. At St. John's, we believe to have a healthy spiritual life we must take our prayers into forms of action. In order to love mercy we understand this as acts of compassion or charity through ministries that help alleviate symptoms often found in our society. In order to do justice we understand this as we must go out and change the systems in our community so people can rely less on charity, strive for independence, give an equal and fair chance to live their lives. At the heart of all this work it is mostly about love for our neighbors.
VISION
St. John's VISION (Volunteers In Support of Oakland’s Needs) program provides lunches twice a week to the homeless population living in the tent cities within Oakland. This is in partnership with a local orthodox church.
We have expanded our outreach mission to donating warm outer clothing and blankets to help those in need weather (pun intended!) the cold winter months. We are calling this project VISION/WARMTH (Warm Apparel Recycled for Many of The Homeless). We are asking for donations of clean recycled blankets and/or warm outerwear (jackets, sweaters, hats, socks, etc.) to be dropped off at St. John’s on either December 2nd or 3rd. The drop-off location will be in the Fischer room at the church (the room at the top of the ramp in the church parking lot). The room will be unlocked. We would appreciate you labeling/pinning the size/gender of your donated garments to help with the clothing distribution and place the items in a plastic bag. You are also welcome to write a check payable to St. Johns Episcopal Church with the Memo section designated to VISION/WARMTH. The check can either be mailed or dropped off at the church office. We will use all contributions to purchase warm apparel from local thrift stores. All donated items will be given to “Pastor” Vinnie, who heads the MISSION FOR THE HOMELESS in Oakland, in advance of the Christmas season.
Our VISION project is successful and keeps growing due primarily to the support of our congregation. Given the pandemic restrictions, this expanded outreach program can help keep us stay connected, as well as providing some comfort to those in need in our greater community. VISION/WARMTH welcomes your participation and help.
Sacred Space
Providing lunches once a month to the unsheltered & lightly sheltered at a sidewalk Eucharist in West Oakland.
Children Rising (formerly Faith Network)
Tutoring second graders in under-resourced Oakland & Berkeley schools.
North Oakland Village
Helping older adults age in place by building community.
Yes, Uganda
Educating & improving the welfare of AIDS orphans & other vulnerable youth through programs & scholarships.
Friends of Ruwenzori
Assisting a Ugandan village to create an AIDS clinic, a fully staffed hospital, a micro finance cooperative & a vocational school.
Genesis
Bringing together congregations & community organizations to work for social justice, recently getting free youth bus passes for Oakland students.
Youth Mission Trip (Grades 7 – 12)
Planning, fundraising and assisting a group in need, from rebuilding houses after a hurricane to helping at summer camps for children from disadvantaged communities.
VISION
St. John's VISION (Volunteers In Support of Oakland’s Needs) program provides lunches twice a week to the homeless population living in the tent cities within Oakland. This is in partnership with a local orthodox church.
We have expanded our outreach mission to donating warm outer clothing and blankets to help those in need weather (pun intended!) the cold winter months. We are calling this project VISION/WARMTH (Warm Apparel Recycled for Many of The Homeless). We are asking for donations of clean recycled blankets and/or warm outerwear (jackets, sweaters, hats, socks, etc.) to be dropped off at St. John’s on either December 2nd or 3rd. The drop-off location will be in the Fischer room at the church (the room at the top of the ramp in the church parking lot). The room will be unlocked. We would appreciate you labeling/pinning the size/gender of your donated garments to help with the clothing distribution and place the items in a plastic bag. You are also welcome to write a check payable to St. Johns Episcopal Church with the Memo section designated to VISION/WARMTH. The check can either be mailed or dropped off at the church office. We will use all contributions to purchase warm apparel from local thrift stores. All donated items will be given to “Pastor” Vinnie, who heads the MISSION FOR THE HOMELESS in Oakland, in advance of the Christmas season.
Our VISION project is successful and keeps growing due primarily to the support of our congregation. Given the pandemic restrictions, this expanded outreach program can help keep us stay connected, as well as providing some comfort to those in need in our greater community. VISION/WARMTH welcomes your participation and help.
Sacred Space
Providing lunches once a month to the unsheltered & lightly sheltered at a sidewalk Eucharist in West Oakland.
Children Rising (formerly Faith Network)
Tutoring second graders in under-resourced Oakland & Berkeley schools.
North Oakland Village
Helping older adults age in place by building community.
Yes, Uganda
Educating & improving the welfare of AIDS orphans & other vulnerable youth through programs & scholarships.
Friends of Ruwenzori
Assisting a Ugandan village to create an AIDS clinic, a fully staffed hospital, a micro finance cooperative & a vocational school.
Genesis
Bringing together congregations & community organizations to work for social justice, recently getting free youth bus passes for Oakland students.
Youth Mission Trip (Grades 7 – 12)
Planning, fundraising and assisting a group in need, from rebuilding houses after a hurricane to helping at summer camps for children from disadvantaged communities.
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