“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 12: 34-35)
Our Outreach Programs
At. St. Anne’s we take Christ’s command to serve very seriously and we achieve this through our ministries. We show our love of God when we love and care for His creation. We have a variety of ways for everyone to get involved. Here are just a few of the ministries at St. Anne’s.
Hillcrest Transitional Housing offers homeless families, singles and youth a disciplined educational program within a caring, supportive environment. Unlike many organizations whose focus is one-time or emergency care, Hillcrest’s primary objective is to move clients from homelessness to self-sufficiency within 90 days by addressing the total life situation of the homeless families they serve. Longer terms of transitional housing may be available to clients with excessive barriers to housing. Hillcrest also provides a transitional housing program for homeless teens and young adults, ages 16-20, who have an educational goal. This unique program offers housing and supportive services for up to 24 months.
St. Anne’s partners with our fellow Episcopalians from St. Paul’s in Lee’s Summit to sponsor one apartment from Hillcrest Transitional Housing.
Another one of our ministries is our community garden features multiple plots for families. The Garden also is a focal point of the church for our parishioners to engage in a common activity and build lasting relationships.
The Necessity Pantry at St, Michael’s in Independence provides personal care and cleanliness items to those in our community who need them. These items are generally not available through government assistance programs or at food banks, and include soap, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent and products for oral care, feminine hygiene and incontinence. Pantry resources include generous in-kind donations from individuals, area churches and organizations like Giving the Basics and Harvesters.
