St. Philip's Episcopal Church
205 E. Moore Street, Southport, NC, 28461
910-457-5643
P.O. Box 10476; Southport NC 28461
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Southport, NC
Outreach Ministry Board
Board Chair: Liz Halbert
Board Communicator: Karla Platt
The Outreach Board identifies community needs, prioritizes areas of focus and directs the time, talent and resources of the church to meet those needs. The Board receives funds for distribution through the church budget, fundraisers sponsored by other groups within St. Philips, the Outreach Endowment Fund and other restricted donations. Grant funding is approved on a quarterly basis after submittal and review of grant applications. Grantees may be mission activities that are sponsored, managed, and completed internally by St. Philip’s Church as well as programs provided by external nonprofit (501 (c) 3 approved) organizations.
The current areas of focus identified by the Board through 2025 are as follows –
· Families and children
· Affordable housing and homelessness
· Substance Abuse Recovery
· Local Disaster Preparedness
· International Mission
The Outreach Board is always open to new ideas to help our community.
We meet on the last Monday of each month at 4:00 pm in Room 202.
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Diaper Ministry
St. Phillips Diaper Ministry partners with the Lower Cape Fear Diaper Bank to ensure that every family in our community has access to basic needs to support their dignity, health, and quality of life. Diapers (child and adult) as well as wipes and creams are distributed through the NC Diaper Bank. Volunteers are needed to work at the Diaper Bank on Wednesday mornings. Wrapping parties are held on a regular basis to package up donated diapers in smaller quantities to distribute. April 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of this ministry. Contact: Maryann Darzano
Belize Ministry
Members of this ministry assist St. Paul's-by-the-Sea Anglican Church and school in Corozal Town, Belize on small projects and with supplies.
TUTORING/MENTORING AT SUPPLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A new ministry started in 2024 is coordinating with the Communities in Schools “Action for Success” program at Supply Elementary School. We are recruiting volunteers to act as tutors in reading and/or math or lunchtime mentors for children with identified risk factors for dropping out of school. Early intervention can be a key to their success. Volunteers are required to complete a background check. For further details, contact Alice Kennedy.
SOUTHPORT OAK ISLAND INTERCHURCH FELLOWSHIP/FOOD PANTRY
SOIICF is an organization made up of 17 area churches who join to build community by serving others. It regularly supports the Food Pantry in Boiling Spring Lakes and assists with many human needs. Routinely the Pantry serves over 900 families monthly.
They also provide assistance to individuals and families with emergency medical costs, rent, utilities, car repairs, etc. Annually SOIICF supports several community events - MLK Walk, Lenten Wednesday Worship and lunch, the ICF Walk for hunger and a Thanksgiving Prayer service. Additionally ongoing Sunday worship services are held at the Southport Rehabilitation Center. Representatives from St. Philips attend monthly meetings and partner in projects. Contact: Margaret Melando
CHAPEL DOCENT PROGRAM
The Chapel of the Cross Docent Ministry focuses on allowing the Chapel of the Cross to be open to the public for quiet reflection and/or historical education on a limited schedule. Open Monday through Saturday, 10am - 2pm. Tours are suspended during the Wednesday noon service, however all are welcome to join for the service. A historical book, authored by church member, Charles Pollock, is available to purchase for $10 each. Volunteers are welcome to join us; schedules are flexible. Please contact Deborah Alt, debann.alt@gmail.com or Kate Hardin, katehardin43@gmail.com for more information. Training will be provided.
Angel Tree
The Angel Tree returned this year after a few years absence. There was overwhelming interest from our church community, and we quickly had more requests than we had the ability to provide. This year we reached out to South Brunswick Middle School and Brunswick Partnership for Housing as well as Samara’s Village and provided Christmas presents for forty- three families. We also provided presents for the Christmas Cottage at South Brunswick Middle School.
Brunswick Partnership for Housing
The Brunswick Partnership for Housing provides outreach and case management programs for homeless individuals and families and coordinates emergency shelter.
Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief & Development works in collaboration with church partners and other local organizations to facilitate healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities that are struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease.
Contact info
205 East Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461
Mailing Address: PO Box 10476
Southport, NC 28461
Office: 910-457-5643
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday - 9:00 - 3:00