2022 CHRISTMAS PLATE OFFERINGS
December 20–25
Each year at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, as part of our Christmas celebrations, we have a lovely tradition of giving 100% of our undesignated offerings on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to outreach projects supported by our parish. This year, the Mission and Outreach Committee has chosen to focus on the theme of "Children and Youth" as we remember the story of the birth of Baby Jesus in a Bethlehem stable over 2,000 years ago. We therefore will be supporting children near and far through the following ministries:
Through United to Learn, SMAA is partnering with Foster Elementary School to provide resources for tutoring, parent support, school festivals and celebrations, community resources, after school programming and more.
The center provides counseling and resources to children and families affected by the recent tragedy. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Uvalde is providing temporary space while a beautiful new center is built. All counseling is provided at no charge.
The children we serve through this long-time ministry are in need of resources to further continue their basic elementary school education. Our missionary team will personally deliver this donation during its trip to Tela in February 2023.