Outreach

Outreach

Emmanuel’s Table Receives $3,000 Grant from Food Lion

Emmanuel’s Table Receives $3,000 Grant from Food Lion  December 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Emmanuel’s Table at Emmanuel Episcopal CHurch WOODSTOCK, VA – Emmanuel’s Table, a ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Nourishing our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health…

Beckford Parish Receives Clergy Renewal Grant

Beckford Parish Receives Clergy renewal Grant Beckford Parish has been selected to receive a 2025 Clergy Renewal Grant in the amount of $59,830 from the Lilly Endowment, one of only 200 congregations nationwide chosen for this honor. The grant provides both clergy and congregation a unique opportunity for rest, reflection, and renewal—recognizing that the vitality of a parish and the well-being of its priest are deeply connected. The grant will allow Mother Kathy to trace her father’s World War II journey through…

Emmanuel’s Table Receives $2,500 Grant from Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative

Emmanuel’s Table Receives $2,500 Grant from Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative [Woodstock, VA] – Emmanuel’s Table, the food ministry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Woodstock, is pleased to announce it has received a $2,500 grant from the Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC). This generous funding will support the pantry’s ongoing efforts to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need throughout the community. Emmanuel’s Table is a vital resource for food-insecure households, operating on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each…

Emmanuel’s Table Receives Food Lion Grant

We are pleased to announce that the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to Emmanuel’s Table at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 12/2/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release Contact: The Very Rev. Kathleen Murray 540-459-2720, 540-233-1888 beckfordrector@gmail.com Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Emmanuel’s Table at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Partnership increases access to nutritious food, provides nutrition education WOODSTOCK, VA – Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry, which is sponsored by Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Woodstock, VA has…
Cold Weather Emergency Fund, ERD

Helping States after the Storm

Winter storms with Arctic temperatures and weather hammered areas of Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma with conditions most residents have not seen in their lifetime. Snow, ice, and plummeting temperatures caused massive power outages for several days with devastating impacts on pipes, water supply, grocery supply, and so much more. As always, those living on the edge are suffering more than others. The Episcopal Relief and Development does a good job identifying and meeting emergency needs. If you’re able, please consider…

2020 American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Dear Fellow Episcopalians, My email to you is requesting your assistance with a very special event — the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Drive In, which will be held at Shenandoah County Administration Building parking lot in Woodstock Sept. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You may have seen/read the large announcement in the NVD. The last time I saw it was this past Saturday, 9/12. I am representing Emmanuel on the First Baptist Church-Woodstock & Friends Relay for Life team, which is comprised…

Food Pantry Holiday Donation Drive

This joyous holiday season as you select charities to support, we ask that you keep Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry in mind. Every donation, big or small, is appreciated to help us feed a number of the many friends and neighbors in ShenCo who experience food insecurity.  Each week at Emmanuel’s Table, we typically serve 180 to 210 local people. Anyone in need, no matter religion, race, age, ability or language spoken, is served with dignity and respect (and a smile!)…

Christmas Giving Tree 2019 at Emmanuel

Christmas Giving Tree 2019 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church This Christmas, we partnered with counselors from Shenandoah County Public Schools to identify local children who need our help. The counselors work closely with students so are able to identify where need is the greatest. We’ve been provided with names of kids of various ages. That way, we can help the entire family without leaving anyone with nothing under the tree. How it works Sunday, Nov. 17, ornaments will be available at…
Bulletin Board with announcements

St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale Report

The 2019 St. Andrew’s Annual Rummage Sale was a success, raising over $1668.01 for area charities. The committee is evaluating which charities are to receive donations. Once selected, funds will be sent and the charities announced. Many thanks to Colleen Gray and her volunteer team for organizing and running the sale, and to everyone who donated items or shopped to help support this effort. Stay tuned for 2020 details!
rummage sale items

THIS SATURDAY St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale

Stop by the St. Andrew’s indoor rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for deals on everything from small appliances, toys, books and clothes to instruments, furniture and household goods! All money raised goes to local charities. Cash only. No early birds, please! If you still have items you would like to donate, contact Colleen Gray to arrange a drop off time before the sale.    
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