Giving Tree 2024
St. Peter's Giving Tree 2024
Sunday, November 17 - Sunday, December 8
Our annual giving tree drive kicks off Sunday, November 17! A tree in the Narthex will be adorned with ornamental tags listing gifts for St. Peter's Blessing Bags and our outreach ministry partners – The Haven of Grace, Episcopal City Mission, Trinity Food Ministry, and GiFT (Giving is a Family Tradition). Tags can be taken from the tree and returned to the church with corresponding unwrapped gifts by Sunday, December 8. Thank you!
PARTICIPATE ONLINE WITH OUR AMAZON WISHLIST
We have prepared an Amazon Wishlist with items requested by our Giving Tree partners. Click on the button below and purchase one of the items on the list. We'll take care of the rest!
BLESSING BAGS
Blessing bags are an outreach ministry of the children of St. Peter's. Bags are filled with items needed by those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity such as shampoo, soap, Kleenex, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. They also include a prayer . Bags are available in the Narthex for you to take and keep in your car in the event you encounter someone in need.
ABOUT OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
The Haven of Grace: Serving women who are pregnant and homeless, The Haven of Grace provides a safe, nurturing home, educational programs and long-term support for mother and child. Founded in faith, we instill hope, dignity and the pride of independence, one family at a time.
Episcopal City Mission: Episcopal City Mission provides chaplaincy to youth in the juvenile justice system. Their chaplains offer support, hope and healing at the St. Louis City and County Detention Centers, as well as Missouri Hills.
Trinity Food Ministry: The food ministry based out of Trinity Episcopal Church (Central West End) provides food and other necessities to under-served communities, especially the homeless in St. Louis.
Giving is a Family Tradition (GiFT): GiFT works to restore stability and dignity for families who experience prolonged hospitalization of their newborn through education, providing infant care essentials, and breaking barriers for visitation.
As a reminder, please return your unwrapped gifts by Sunday, December 8 with the giving tree tag.