Social Ministries Disbursement Requests: Due March 31

The Social Ministries committee invited parishioners to make requests for non profit organizations they would like to see us support. They will be meeting in April to consider recommendations for disbursements of funds from FEST and allocated through the budget.

If you would like to make a request, please leave with Sonja in the office or contact the committee treasurer Ellen McRae by email (emcrae75@gmail.com) or by phone (919-630-0587). Deadline is March 31.

Please include in the request:

Your Name:

Your email and/or phone contact information:

Name of the organization or project:

 contact person if applicable:

 current mailing address:

 email address:

 website address:

 phone #:

A description of the organization/project’s need at this time:

Amount requested:

How does this project or need reflect the mission and vision of St. Matthew’s? (See below)

“Feeding God’s people from the abundance of God’s grace” 

 To welcome all people to share with us in celebrating Christ’s Eucharistic feast in the tradition of the Episcopal Church.

 To nurture a multi-generational community through worship, learning, and fellowship.

 To celebrate the gifts of the rich history and heritage of St Matthew’s and look to the future in service and fellowship with our Hillsborough community

 To carry the spirit of Christ into the world, both locally and globally, by serving and working in partnership with others.

 To encourage each person’s spiritual growth through individual and communal service and ministry.

 To show respect and gratitude for the abundance of God’s gifts by caring for God’s world and being mindful of the environment in all we do.

– Adopted by the Vestry, February 23, 2010