Saint Paul Episcopal Church is a supporting partner of CROSS Ministries in Seymour. CROSS Food Ministry is a local food and utility assistance, serving the Seymour, tri-county community whose mission is to meet real needs regardless of religious beliefs. CROSS is supported financially by sponsoring churches, community fundraisers, local business, and generous individuals. For over 30 years CROSS has provided food boxes, utility assistance, gas vouchers for doctors appointments, and educational classes. St. Paul Church also participates in their monthly food drives by taking up specific items every month. We also have parishioners who help serve the Seymour community through various programs at Live-It Ministries.
St. Paul Episcopal Church offers support to several ministries of the larger Episcopal Church, including Episcopal Relief and Development, the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee, Grace Point Camp and the United Thank Offering.
On a more local level, we give annual support to the Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic golf tournament, KARM, and the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department.
Veterans Outreach: Sarah Ferguson (USAF LTC Ret), serves on the Commission on Veterans Ministry. The Episcopal Church is deepening its commitment to accompany veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with faith, care, and dignity. Our first charge is to recognize all our military families in our parish. If you choose, please identify yourself in our parish directory or contact Sarah at 815-355-2551 or email snursferg@gmail.com and take the survey below.
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| Interested in helping grow veterans ministry and chaplaincy engagement in your church or diocese? TAKE SURVEY Episcopalians are invited to complete a brief survey offered by the Office of Armed Forces and Federal Ministries to help the office strengthen ministry with veterans, support chaplaincy discernment, and identify individuals and communities who wish to participate in this work. By sharing your experiences, interests, and needs, you are helping The Episcopal Church better accompany veterans, support those discerning chaplaincy, and develop resources for dioceses and parishes. Responses may be used to guide future outreach, training, and connection. Complete the survey, offered in English and Spanish, at the link above.  |
We are a Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation supporting military and their families.
