Hosted by St. Michael’s June 17 thru 24 The IHN network provides families in difficult circumstances with a place of safety and protection while they start to regain their lives. Please help make our church into a comfortable and welcoming place for the IHN families to live while they stay in our Education Wing. Volunteers are needed [...]
The Episcopal Church has developed excellent programs for the prevention of sexual abuse of children and for the prevention of sexual exploitation of adults. Safeguarding God’s Children is required training and certification for all church volunteers who supervise children or youth, including upcoming programs such as Interfaith Hospitality Network; Summer Sunday School, and Vacation Bible [...]
The National Episcopal Church has developed an excellent program for the prevention of sexual abuse of children called “Safeguarding God’s Children.” It is required training for all church volunteers who supervise children or youth, including upcoming programs such as Interfaith Hospitality Network, Summer Sunday School and Vacation Bible Camp. FYI: The next training will be [...]
Our next IHN week is approaching quickly – March 4-11, 2012. Three to four families will be hosted at Westlake United Methodist Church (WUMC) with support from us. We will need St. Michael’s volunteers to act as dinner hosts (to visit and share an evening meal with the IHN families) and to provide meals. To [...]
Last week we hosted the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) at St Michael’s, and it gave us the opportunity to meet two wonderful families who touched the hearts of many of our volunteers with their courage and faith in the face of such adversity (being homeless). As a way of thanking all of you who helped [...]
Texas has the fastest growing homeless population in the US. The most commonly cited causes of homelessness in Austin are unemployment and the inability to pay rent/mortgage. St. Michael’s will be hosting 3-4 IHN families the week of November 6-13. Many volunteers are needed to help make the week a success. Help is needed with [...]
Interfaith Hospitality Network — Our next IHN week will be September 11 – 18 with the guests being housed at Westlake United Methodist Church (WUMC). So, how is St Michael’s involved? We host IHN families at St Michael’s twice a year, and we also help with the two IHN weeks at WUMC. If you would [...]
The National Episcopal Church has developed an excellent program for the prevention of sexual abuse of children called Safeguarding God’s Children. It is required training for all church volunteers who supervise children or youth, including upcoming programs such as Vacation Bible Camp, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Summer Sunday School, and the Mission Trip. Training sessions are [...]
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for some have entertained angels unawares. – Hebrews 13:2 Our next Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) event is coming up! We need your help with providing meals, hosting dinners, and staying overnight. Meal hosts sit and visit during the meal, and they also may help with setup and [...]
We will be helping to host IHN families the week of February 27-March 6, 2011. They will be staying at Westlake United Methodist Church this time, and St. Michael’s parishioners can support through meal preparation and hosting various meals and times of the day. (Remember that to be a “host” you must have completed “Safeguarding God’s [...]
IHN helps families get into homes – our next IHN event is February 27-March 6, 2011 at Westlake United Methodist Church. Please sign up in the Narthex or at http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi? datafile=ihnstmichaelsaustin to bring part of a meal or to host a dinner. Please enter your name, phone and email address for each food item or [...]
…for all past and future St. Michael’s IHN volunteers. Any party with folks whose ministry is “hospitality” will surely be a lively gathering!!
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK (IHN) Coming to St. Michael’s! November 15-22 Fall is in the air and the season of Thanksgiving upon us. St Michael’s is blessed to have the opportunity to live out one of God’s greatest commandments, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself” Check the bulletin board to see where you may be [...]
IHN Overnight Hosts needed for IHN families June 21-28 Grab a friend and your pillow and enjoy catching up with each other. Overnight hosts are easy. You come about 8:15, Lights-out is at 10 pm and then the van comes the next morning by 6:45 to pick up the families. You will be on your [...]
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) St. Michael’s is hosting families June 21-28 Sign-up sheet is now on the bulletin board! Sign up for dinner hosting, meals, overnight or Saturday hosting, move in/out. There is an opportunity for everyone and their families to participate! Want to be contacted via the online sign-up? Contact Karen Blair, kblair3@austin.rr.com. Want [...]
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