Ministries at SLATE
PASTORAL CARE | PRAYER CIRCLE | THE RBC FUN | COOKING FOR ST. GABE’S
While these projects are based out of St. Luke & the Epiphany church, their impact reaches far beyond the walls of the church.
Our mission is to help support our congregation, community, and the city of Philadelphia!
Pastoral Care Team
The Pastoral Care Team's goal is to support individuals in the parish community who need assistance with some of the activities of daily living. The wish is to do this in a way that is respectful of each person's particular weaknesses and strengths, knowing the Pastoral care Team offers a service of support that is non-medical and non-professional.
The Team prays for the parish, especially those in special need, because of some crisis, illness, bereavement or other circumstance. The Team also provides non-medical assistance to the parishioner in many facets of his or her daily life, which may include daily needs such as laundry, letter writing, visits to the doctor, light meal preparation, telephoning, grocery shopping and taking care of pets. The Team also does home and hospital visitations.
The Prayer Circle
The Prayer Circle is an ongoing, but separate ministry within the Pastoral Care program. The thirty members of the Prayer Circle commit to daily prayers in response to requests made by individuals for themselves or for others. The confidential prayer list is updated regularly and on average includes more than a dozen individuals. Our parish community is both enlarged and enriched by those for whom prayers are offered.
The Rodger C. Broadley Community Fund
The R.C.B. Community Fund ( previously known as the Epiphany Community Initiative) provides small grants to local non-profits with a focus on social justice, wellness, and children. This initiative was born out of the 2016 capital campaign and re-named the Rodger C. Broadly Community Fund in 2020. We renamed this community initiative project in honor of our previous rector, who retired after 40 years of serving with our congregation. The fund is reaching more non-profits with every generous donation. Please contact the Church Office if you would like to get involved or make a contribution to the fund.
Cooking For St. Gabe’s
Once a month, parishioners gather on a Thursday to cook a hearty lunch for St. Gabriel’s Church in Olney. Lunch is served the following Saturday to approximately 80 children, families, and singles.