by Danielle DeNise | Sep 18, 2026 | Generosity
Shelby Amon has been volunteering with Vacation Bible School (VBS) since her son was in kindergarten. Now, he’s old enough to be a teen helper. What began as a parent helping volunteer has turned into so much more. “Last year I got a call from Sarah and LaQuita asking...
by Danielle DeNise | Sep 18, 2026 | Generosity
Sometimes a simple invitation can change everything. For Ryan Lupka, it was a gentle nudge from a friend to attend the 2025 Men’s Retreat. For Thomas Walker, it was a chance to connect with other men who were seeking to grow in faith and navigate life together....
by Danielle DeNise | Sep 18, 2026 | Generosity
What began as a single Easter offering has grown into a meaningful partnership rooted in gratitude, compassion, and a shared commitment to ensuring every young person knows they are seen, valued, and loved. In the spring of 2024, as the Outreach Commission discerned...
by Danielle DeNise | Sep 17, 2026 | Generosity
Ringing Together What started as a six-week experiment has become an anchor in the Kain family’s week. This past fall, the music ministry began a new venture: an intergenerational handbell ensemble. Comprised of youth and adults, this group was...
by Danielle DeNise | Sep 17, 2026 | Generosity
From Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, San Diego, and eventually Charlotte, Joyce and Craig Cmiel have carried one conviction with them. “Wherever we found ourselves, in the church we found home,” says Joyce. “Our family has gotten involved in all of the Episcopal...
