| Missions & Outreach |
The Mission and Outreach of St. Peter's in the Woods works in various ways in our own community, country and the world. We encourage and enable members of the congregation to help and serve others, and in doing so, experience what it truly means to live the Gospel.
You are invited to become an active partner in St. Peter's in the Woods Mission and Outreach programs. Committee members and volunteers contribute their time, talents and treasure to support a variety of community and global service programs.
Below are some of the programs and organizations that we work with. The Outreach & Mission Committee meets once a month after the 10:15 service. Please check the calendar for the next opportunity to be a part of something big!
LocalMissions
FISH (For Immediate Sympathetic Help)-works in conjunction with the Fairfax County Department of Human Services and responds to request form the poor and the elderly in the greater Fairfax City area. Financial assistance is provided for items as rent, utility bills, prescriptions and other medical needs and well as food and transportation. Fairfax FISH endeavors to aid clients who are temporarily experiencing financial difficulties by assisting them to sustain their place in the community to become or remain self-supporting.
The Lamb Center-founded in 1992, the drop-in center has grown to become an ecumenical outreach of local churches seeking to attend the work of God among the poor in our community. The Lamb Center typically service 40-50 people a day, six days a week providing hospitality, referrals and assistance, prayer, meals, clothing, financial assistance, showers, laundry and more.
LCAC-The Lorton Community Action Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for under-privileged individuals, families and children in the Lorton and southern Fairfax County area. LCAC provides clothing, food, financial and outreach assistance with a goal of empowering those to "make it on their own". Special programs include holiday meal distribution, a school supply program where children are given supplies, backpacks and new shoes for the upcoming school year and free tax preparation.
FACETS-FACETS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing comprehensive programs and services, including supportive housing, basic needs and emergency assistance, educational programs, eviction prevention services, medical outreach, and counseling to men, women, and children who are homeless or are otherwise precariously housed in Fairfax County, VA.
WorldMissions
Episcopal Relief & Development-Working in partnership with the worldwide Church, ecumenical agencies and local organizations, Episcopal Relief & Development saves lives and strengthens communities around the world. ER&D reached more than 2 million people in over 40 countries last year. Rather than impose "one size fits all" solutions, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local, long-term initiatives that address poverty, hunger, disease, economic development and disaster response where the need is greatest. Partnership with the worldwide Church creates opportunities to serve communities in some of the most remote areas of the world, as well as in urban environments where extreme poverty persists. In many of these places, the Church is often one of the few institutions people trust and turn to for help. St. Peter's in the Woods support ER-D through fund raisers, personal financial gifts and support to those Dicoese in the United States who have been hit by natural disasters.
El Hogar School for Boys-El Hogar provides a loving home and education in Christian environment for abandoned, orphaned and hopelessly poor boys in Honduras. It consists of a home and school for boys through grade six, plus an agricultural farm/school and a technical school. The projects are funded entirely by donations. Every other year, members of St. Peter's in the Woods go on a mission trip to Honduras to help with special projects, meet the children we support and learn about new opportunities for growth and outreach.
Wycliffe Bible Translators-Wycliffe believes that God's Word should be accessible to all people in a language that speaks to their heart. Wycliffe has made great progress in Bible translation all around the world. To date, they have played a part in the translation of Bibles or New Testaments in 740 languages, representing more than 82 million people.
