Welcome from Mary Beth Welsh
EMLI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR From the first news about the Covid-19 global pandemic, EMLI received unexpected donations, one from a bishop and others from church members, with notes saying they wanted to help those who are helping others suddenly in need -- sheltering in place or surviving in place with no shelter. Also, parishes began asking EMLI to help them respond to the growing crisis. An emergency EMLI FRONTLINE FUND was created, both to request donations and in turn to assist parish Covid-19 ministries. As many as possible. As quickly as possible. Here, we are sharing profile stories from leaders and volunteers receiving FRONTLINE support, as well as sharing stories about other churches and volunteers across the diocese, all facing their own health risks but courageously serving in Frontline Ministries. Christ is on the Frontline. We are pleased to share these Profiles with you from the FRONTLINE. Vertical Divider
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Volunteers continue to feed families fresh produce 10 years after founding father roger joslin - an inspired common ground garden raising vegetables and giving them away5/27/2020 Profile |
Inspired by the work done by the Garden of St. Francis in Bellmore, our Common Ground garden is a cooperative effort among our two North Fork Churches and Treiber Farms, Episcopal Ministries of Long Island and a host of volunteers from the wider community. We have 32 raised beds in full production - raising vegetables and giving them away. Happy Planting. The Rev. Roger Joslin North Fork Missioner revrogerjoslin@gmail.com |
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Stephanie Campbell and Brian Clark
St. Peter's by-the-Sea Church, Bayshore
We have 7 people gardening now and the word is spreading - via our church e-newsletter, Facebook, LI Gardener and other local community sites.
We’ve had adults and middle school students volunteer to clear, prune, spread mulch, fix fences and plant flowers. It has not been a problem; we're following social distance rules.
Many in kind donations have been given, such as mulch, a wheelbarrow and supplying the students with lunches.
We have been very frugal with spending money and have only purchased the most necessary items. The expense of cutting down trees above the barn (for safety reasons) was higher than expected.
Our well and sprinklers need to be fixed as soon as possible. Up coming expenses include plumbing, purchasing a small gas powered tiller and Cedar wood for 6 Raised Garden beds.
We will also have compost delivered, but a truck load of manure is free!!!!
We are thrilled that our Ministry project is progressing this quickly - from a garden to a farm.
Stephanie Campbell
Brian Clark
We’ve had adults and middle school students volunteer to clear, prune, spread mulch, fix fences and plant flowers. It has not been a problem; we're following social distance rules.
Many in kind donations have been given, such as mulch, a wheelbarrow and supplying the students with lunches.
We have been very frugal with spending money and have only purchased the most necessary items. The expense of cutting down trees above the barn (for safety reasons) was higher than expected.
Our well and sprinklers need to be fixed as soon as possible. Up coming expenses include plumbing, purchasing a small gas powered tiller and Cedar wood for 6 Raised Garden beds.
We will also have compost delivered, but a truck load of manure is free!!!!
We are thrilled that our Ministry project is progressing this quickly - from a garden to a farm.
Stephanie Campbell
Brian Clark
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Profiles from parish COVID-19 FRONTLINE ministries.
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