"It is our mission to join God's transforming mission.  We will form our children, our young people, and our adult members, through prayer, worship and scripture, to become followers of Christ, that we might discern where God is carrying out this mission in our world.  And we will send our people to serve with Christ, inviting everyone and all of creation to share in the just reign of God."   - Excerpt from the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Mission Statement

The Mission Commission's purpose is to oversee the outreach missions of the Parish, among which is guiding the Parish in the collection and disbursal of mission funds.  This includes advocating for some items to be part of the Annual Budget (Operating Account) - The Protestant Chaplaincy at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, Episcopal Divinity School and Episcopal City Mission - and designating recipients for the Lenten and Advent mailings.  The Commission also continues to support local charitable organizations with our Sunday morning Coffee Hours.

April's Coffee Hour donations are supporting the work of Lazarus House located in Lawrence and celebrating its 25th year in service!  "Lazarus House, Inc. is a spiritually based organization that welcomes all in the name of God. It provides a continuum of care encompassing, but not limited to food, shelter, clothing, advocacy, job training, medical and dental care, a listening ear, a welcoming heart, the restoration of dignity and self respect to the poor and needy."   - Mission Statement of Lazarus House

Please visit the following mission organizations that we sponsor through special offerings or projects throughout the year, and offer your support as you are able:

BCH Camp & Conference Center	Bread of Life
Episcopal City Mission	Epiphany School
Episcopal Divinity School	Esperanza Academy
Episcopal Relief and Development	Habitat for Humanity
Riverside Community Care	The Heifer Project
Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry	Project Bread