Partnerships

Partnerships in Ministry

It’s amazing how we have been blessed by God at Prince of Peace Church. Our small numbers make us wonder what is it that God wants us to do; how do we actively become the hands and feet of Jesus? How do we lead with our hearts and build relationships?

Feeding the Hungry - Under the Umbrella

Through much praying, listening and discernment we have been led to partner with the non-profit organization, Under the Umbrella, to feed the hungry, homeless and hurting. This partnership demonstrates how we strive to establish Radical Generosity as a Core Pattern of Life.

Prince of Peace Church uses its Parish Hall to serve Under the Umbrella suppers 2x a week. The numbers average about 60 patrons for each meal.

People who attend Under the Umbrella suppers enjoy nutritious meals. Some are not able to or do not have the means to cook a meal themselves. Some appreciate eating with others and engaging in social interaction. Our patrons include families with small children as well as the elderly and all ages in between.

Religious materials are available to read. In the entry way there is a prayer wall where we encourage people to write their prayers and to pray for one another. All find comfort in being welcomed to a safe and friendly environment.

We seek to share the love of God and to give them:

• Food for their bodies

• Kindness for their souls and

• Hope for the future..

  
  Through these relationships and partnerships we answer the call to God. We become the hands and feet of Jesus as we build relationships inside and outside of our church.

Interested in volunteering ?  Need more information? 
Call Prince of Peace Church: 970-522-0539 or Under the Umbrella: 970-571-0945

October 13, 2022
Reverse Advent Calendar

Advent looks back upon Christ’s coming in celebration while at the same time looking forward in eager anticipation to the coming of Christ’s kingdom when he returns for his people.

To believe in Advent is to believe in waiting. And may our waiting be full of dreams for a better world, full of God’s justice and love made present to all. Amen.

 The Holidays are getting closer, the weather is getting cooler and people are struggling to have food to nourish themselves.  How can we make this a better world and a more Beloved Community?

 Prince of Peace Episcopal Church (POP) will hold a food drive for Under the Umbrella during our Advent Season.  Under the Umbrella is a non-profit organization that uses POP building to prepare and distribute meals to the hungry, hurting and homeless 2x a week. They also have a food pantry and provide food for individuals and families who are struggling with food poverty.

 Please consider donating food to the Under the Umbrella Food Bank.  Attached is a list of food that is requested for the Food Bank.  Please donate canned food, and not glass jars.  Please do not donate food whose expiration date has expired. 

 We will be collecting the food during Advent, beginning Dec. 1 and continue until Dec. 24.  We will have boxes at church for the food items and set them by the altar to be blessed during Holy Eucharist.  If you feel creative, you can make your own collection box to use. An example is below.

 Search your loving and generous hearts and donate food to help those in need.  All donations help. No matter how big or how small.  We are the hands and feet of Jesus, following his light and feeding the hungry.

Thank you! 
Peace & Love,
Mary Anderson, Lay Pastoral Leader

 Canadian Julie Van Rosendaal is credited with creating the Reverse Advent Calendar concept back in 2015.