Generosity Sunday | St. Columba's Episcopal Church

Generosity Sunday falls on the last day of the annual pledge campaign. It is a day when we celebrate our financial gifts to St. C’s coupled with giving of time and talent through one or more a church-wide service activities.

Please join us on Sunday, November 21st, from 10-11:00, as we pack Thanksgiving food boxes for families at Housing Up!

Something magical happens when we gather around a table to break bread with each other. It is a tradition that is seen in all geographic, generational and cultural divides. Coming together for a meal brings us together, breaking down barriers and building connections.

This Generosity Sunday, you are invited to join us in fostering connection among families by helping us to pack a Thanksgiving food box for 62 families at Housing Up. There are opportunities for everyone- set up, box packing, box delivery and more!

Want to participate, but not available the day of? Please consider helping us by donating so that St. Columba's may buy gift cards for each family to purchase a chicken, turkey or other protein to complete their meal.

What: An event for the whole family! Packing Thanksgiving food items into boxes, crafts-creating original turkey-cards to send warm wishes, and delivering each box to Ft. View.
When: Sunday, November 21, 2021. 10:00-11:00am
Where: Great Hall, Albemarle Patio
Who: This is an event for individuals and or the whole family
How: To view and register for a volunteer position, please visit our sign-up genius at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/2021GenerositySunday

Sign up to donate towards the gift cards: www.tinyurl.com/GenerositySunday2021

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While our building is closed, our parish community is alive and well connected online. Walk with us during these uncertain times as we encourage spiritual curiosity, celebrate children and youth, and embrace the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. How can we serve you today?

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When you give to St. Columba’s you help fund our ministry in the community, our worship, and the staff that supports our community as we strive to Live God’s Love.

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