Mission & Outreach at Saint Andrew's
Saint Andrew's parishioners are involved in mission and outreach in a number of ways in the Greenville community and beyond. Please let us know if you would like to get involved in any of the following ministries -- or if you have a desire to serve in a way that isn't listed below.
Feed thy neighbor
Founded in 2010, Feed Thy Neighbor has grown to become a cooperative effort of the Episcopal community in Greenville. Parish volunteers from Saint Andrew’s, St. Peter’s, St. James and Christ Church feed the homeless each Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 AM in the Saint Andrew's Parish House. Our breakfast menu is simple: eggs, ham, biscuits, and grits. Our guests have frequently commented that we have the best breakfast in Greenville.
Several times a year, Feed Thy Neighbor becomes Feed Thy Neighbor/Clothe Thy Neighbor. Parishioners clean out their closets and donate their seasonal clothing for the homeless. Gently used shoes, socks and coats are the most sought after items.
If you would like to support Feed Thy Neighbor, we would welcome your time, treasure and talents. Please contact the office so that we can get you involved.
project host
Project Host, which was originally run out of the Saint Andrew’s Parish House, addresses the immediate issue of hunger through numerous free meal programs, and also works to address the root causes of food insecurity—poverty and un- and underemployment—through their culinary school and student employment opportunities in social enterprises.
united ministries
On the second Sunday of the month, Saint Andrew’s hosts a drive to collect food, funds, and other items needed for United Ministries. United Ministries serves and empowers those on the transformative journey to self-sufficiency. Their vision is a community working together to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in Greenville.
Rebuild Upstate
As part of our Greater Works Capital Campaign, Saint Andrew's identified Rebuild Upstate as an organization that we would support financially (from the ten percent set aside for outreach from the Greater Works Capital Campaign) and through service work -- as we help them with repairing and up-fitting homes so that economically challenged folks can stay in those homes in the neighborhoods around Saint Andrew's. We are continuing to be blessed by the opportunity to do ministry through our work with Rebuild Upstate.
Canterbury Counseling center
Through our Mission and Outreach budget, Saint Andrew’s provides regular financial support to aid Canterbury in that mission. Moreover, as a benefit of being a ministry partner, Father Gary has the ability to refer individuals to Canterbury for counseling and, if needed, help those individuals with the cost of counseling at a reduced rate. One other way that we support Canterbury is that Fr. Gary currently serves on Canterbury’s Board of Directors.
Greenville homeless alliance
The Greenville Homeless Alliance (GHA) is fiercely committed to reducing homelessness in Greenville County.
With the aim to ignite systemic change, GHA connects individuals and organizations to impact policies and create initiatives that will make housing more accessible for every Greenville resident.
Goal Justice
Greenville Organized for Accountable Leadership (GOAL) is a network of congregations who are culturally, economically, geographically and religiously diverse coming together to make the Greenville area a more just place to live, work, and do business.
United housing Connections
United Housing Connections connects people at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness with safe, sustainable and affordable homes. Saint Andrew’s supports this ministry with donation drives and volunteers.