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Cooperative Ministries · Cange, Haiti · Giving Tree

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Cooperative Ministries

St. John’s participates in this unique ministry of the religious community serving as an instrument of God’s love to those in crisis. Through the Ministry, religious congregations in the Greater Columbia area respond to requests for help from local and transient people, improve the quality of life for the needy and visibly reflect God’s care and concern for the total well-being of all persons in our community.

Cange, Haiti

Along with other churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, St. John’s supports the mission at Cange, Haiti.  The successes of this mission include a new church, school, medical complex and a children’s pavilion.  Read our diocese's plan (pdf) to support Cange.  Learn about the history of our diocese's efforts in Cange, our partner Partners in Health and one of its founders, a visionary, Dr. Paul Farmer, at links. 

Chapoteau

One of our projects in Haiti is a school in the village of Chapoteau, not far from Cange.  Several Episcopal Churches, known as Chapoteau Partners, are fundraising to build and operate a new school in Chapoteau.  The new school building has been completed.  The old school building is being renovated into an administrative wing.  Find out more about Chapoteau from our brochure.

Bread and Water for Haiti

The million dollar plus Bread and Water Campaign is under way to benefit diocesan ministries in Haiti.  Current needs are in the following areas: water system, biodigesters and composting dry latrines; fiberglass project; agricultural project; and vocational school.

To contribute to the work in Cange donate online or make checks payable to & mail to:

Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina
115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Re: Haiti Bread & Water Fund

Attn: Julie Price

St. John's Haiti contact is Margaret Anne DuBose, 803-782-0661.

Giving Tree

We have all been so blessed. Wouldn’t you like to
begin your Advent by giving to someone in need? It
can be your first gift to the Christ Child. It’s that wonderful time of year again; time to prepare our hearts, wallets and wrapping paper for the Advent Giving Tree! This ministry touches the hearts of young and old, rich and poor, for it is in giving that we receive. What better way for our parish family to prepare for the Advent season together. The names on the Giving Tree are for adults from the Midlands Center and children from Parenting Partners (a.k.a. Prevent Child Abuse) and the Department of Social Services. Our gifts are their only Christmas so please give generously. The wish tags will be available beginning Sunday, November 16.  All packages must be tagged, wrapped and returned by Sunday, December 7. The tags provide information about the “child” and adults to help you with your shopping. They all need clothes, but children everywhere also wish for toys. This year, as in the past, St. John’s has committed to provide Christmas for around 185 people. We should consider them as a part of our family in giving and in prayers. Please feel welcome to take as many tags as your blessings and budget will allow. If your family would enjoy giving to a complete family, we have many in need. Please call us beforehand. We need volunteers to help in many areas of this project. See the November Messenger for contact names and numbers.  See photos of our most recent Giving Tree.