The Mission of the Church is “to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ” (BCP,855). The term “mission” has often been used to represent the work of Christians beyond the bounds of the church building, such as feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, and taking the Gospel to other countries and cultures. But Mission is broader than direct service to our neighbors and encompasses working for policies at all levels of civil society to ensure that there are no hungry, homeless, or mistreated people, whether they are in our backyards or across oceans.
• Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services
Among other needs in the population of Oxford, food is primary. The organization called TOPSS distributes food free of charge to individuals and families. They offer weekly pantry services and emergency assistance, including rent and utility support, to those who are eligible to ensure that no one falls through the cracks.
• Oxford Citizens for Peace and Justice - Click here
• Habitat for Humanity - Click here
The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio
• Social Justice and Mission - Click here
The Episcopal Church (TEC) in the Nation
• Becoming Beloved Community - Click here
