Outreach
Holy Trinity’s approach to outreach is grounded in our response to Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 25:
“… for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me… Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
The parishioners of Holy Trinity Church are committed to outreach as an integral part of their mission. For example, the Parish Hall is made available for some community groups to meet, we also make monetary donations, collect food and goods such as school supplies and toiletries for the migrant workers via the Dos Santos Thrift Store. Parishioners are engaged in a variety of hands-on outreach projects in order to help and support those in need.
Second Sunday Outreach Collection
On every Second Sunday the plate collection is given to a local 501c3 selected by the vestry.
Foodbank of the Eastern Shore
There continues to be more need than we can meet. And it’s not dwindling. Now is the time for the Foodbank to relocate and devote our energy to both feeding the line and ending the line. Meeting these intertwined goals will brighten the future for the communities we serve. The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is prepared to do the work. But we need your help. A child shouldn’t be too hungry to learn, a senior shouldn’t lack vital nutrition, and no person should be forced to choose between food and housing. These are our neighbors, our veterans – fellow Virginians. With your support, we will build a modern food bank worthy of them and our community.
The collection for the Food Bank is the second Sunday of July.
SPCA/ Blessing of the Pets
On the Sunday closest to the celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, Holy Trinity offers a Blessing of the Pets to the members of the church and community.
Collection for the SPCA is the second Sunday in January.
The SPCA is funded solely by private donations and adoption fees. It costs about $10,000 per month to operate the shelter. The SPCA provides animals with regular medical care, monthly heartworm and flea preventative and annual vaccinations. The shelter provides a homelike environment as they wait for new homes. Nationwide, only half of all animals coming into shelters are able to be adopted out or returned to owners.
AA/ Al Anon
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Onancock has welcomed AA fellowship groups for over 30 years.
AA meetings
Saturday 12:00 noon -Step Meeting- Joy of Living Group
Al-Anon meetings
Saturday 12:00 noon- How It Works
Accomack Interfaith Community Council (AICC)
AICC partners with civic organizations, churches, and individuals to provide monetary assistance to the needy of Accomack county. The council reviews and approves specific assistance requests for individuals in the county. AICC is located in Onley, VA.
Collection for AICC is the second Sunday in May.
Flowers
Flowers donated for the altar are delivered each Monday following Sunday services to shut-ins and others in need of support and caring. Contact Judy Shields 787-5633 if you would like to help with this outreach project.
Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ESCADV)
The mission of ESCADV is to provide empowerment and support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and to provide programs that increase awareness and prevention in our community.
Collection for ESCADV is the second Sunday in March.
Habitat for Humanity
Homeownership is transformational. For more than 30 years, Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity has worked to make a meaningful change in the community by giving hardworking families a chance to own their own home. Homeownership has lasting impact on the individual and the community. From providing financial security to influencing health and educational outcomes, the end results are life-changing. Every Habitat home built is another win in the fight for fair and affordable housing for all.
Collection for Habitat for Humanity is the second Sunday of August.