"I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”
- Matthew 25:35 -
St. John's is active in the Sacramento community at large and strives to help those in need both locally and in the world. We partner with organizations that work to help those most vulnerable, and we also volunteer with various community groups.
Family Promise
Week of January 19th & March 22nd
Various Times
We will be hosting families through Family Promise of Sacramento again during the weeks of January 19th & March 22nd ! We are looking for people with gifts of hospitality, welcome, and preparing meals to greet our guests, bring dinner, and serve as overnight hosts throughout the week. If you are interested in serving, please contact Lisi Long at lisi4long@gmail.com .
PILGRIMAGE OVERNIGHTS
Nov. 18th & 25th
Various Times
Be part of our ministry working with those who are unhoused. This program provides a healthy, hearty meal and a safe place for people to stay the night. It also is a time of hospitality and togetherness.
We need volunteers to help with making and serving dinner and breakfast, doing hospitality for the guests, helping to set up and clean up and to provide an overnight presence.
Afternoon Snack Stop
Monday - Friday
3:00pm - 5:00pm
We serve a snack bag and other necessities to over 150 people a week Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm. Other hours are available as well. HELP IS NEEDED from anyone in our congregation & friends to help this ministry succeed. For ideas of the types of items we could use, or to ship items directly to the church, check out our Amazon idea page here!
HART Respite
Fridays
9:00am - 2:00pm
The Midtown Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) hosts a weekly respite at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (2620 Capitol Ave) on Fridays from 2:00pm – 4:00pm (summer hours) and from 9:00am- 12:00pm starting Nov 8th.
The Center's purpose is to offer a place of respite from the weather with water coolers, small snacks, outlets to charge phones, and one professional service provider a week offering resources. This is an ongoing program that St. John's supports. Please consider if you are able to commit some time to this ministry.
If you have questions, contact Pr. Amy at .
Watch video to learn more about the ministry.