"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
VISION (Volunteers in Support of Oakland’s Needs) provides meals to homeless people living in encampment communities throughout Oakland. St. John’s families prepare sandwiches and hard-boiled eggs and drop them off at St. John’s on either Wednesday or Thursday. Teams of “baggers” meet in the kitchen on those days to put these donations into lunch bags along with other items to construct one or more nutritious meals.
On Wednesdays, the bag lunches are delivered to “Operation Dignity.” The Thursday bag lunches are picked up by “Pastor” Vinnie Pannizzo of “Mission for the Homeless” who distributes them to various encampments.
In early December, we collect blankets, jackets, socks, and hats for VISION/WARMTH which Pastor Vinnie distributes to help the homeless weather the cold winter months.
Every week 250 bag meals are prepared and delivered and more than 50 St. John’s families have contributed to VISION over the years. We look forward to a time when all of Oakland’s residents are housed and well-fed and we are no longer needed.
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
VISION (Volunteers in Support of Oakland’s Needs) provides meals to homeless people living in encampment communities throughout Oakland. St. John’s families prepare sandwiches and hard-boiled eggs and drop them off at St. John’s on either Wednesday or Thursday. Teams of “baggers” meet in the kitchen on those days to put these donations into lunch bags along with other items to construct one or more nutritious meals.
On Wednesdays, the bag lunches are delivered to “Operation Dignity.” The Thursday bag lunches are picked up by “Pastor” Vinnie Pannizzo of “Mission for the Homeless” who distributes them to various encampments.
In early December, we collect blankets, jackets, socks, and hats for VISION/WARMTH which Pastor Vinnie distributes to help the homeless weather the cold winter months.
Every week 250 bag meals are prepared and delivered and more than 50 St. John’s families have contributed to VISION over the years. We look forward to a time when all of Oakland’s residents are housed and well-fed and we are no longer needed.
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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