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In recognition of our Baptismal call to seek and serve Christ in all persons, to strive for justice and peace, and to respect the dignity of every human being, St. Michael’s encourages all members to participate in outreach ministries through prayer, giving, and service. The following are among those ministries which the parish supports and we believe worthy of individual support. Acoloyte Altar Guild Women and men working in teams, serving once a month to prepare teh church for all worship services, including weddings and funerals. Millie Garner 770-760-0720 tammg1993@comcast.net Ushers Thes volunteers serve during Sunday morning services and on other special occasions to help worshipers by locating seats, passing out bulletins, collecting and presenting the alms and directing or assisting those who wish to receive communion. Jim Unger 404-271-4534 jwunger@gmail.com Prayer Partners Members receive and pray for those requesting special prayer needs. Parish Administrator 770-469-8551 admin@stmichael.cc Lectors & Chalice Lectors read the lessons and Prayers of the People on Sundays and assist in adminstratrion of the Holy Communion. Paula Pinnock 404-543-8207 paulafromuk@comcast.net Buildings & Grounds A function of the Vestry, this group meets and makes decisions regarding the church grounds and buildings. Arlington Success 678-207-7943 arlhaz74@yahoo.com Hospitality A function of the Vestry, this groups is available to make coffee before and after church, for Parish Family special occasions.Lisa King admin@stmichael.cc. Newcomers A function of the Vestry, this group meets and greets parishioners who are new to our Parish Family. William George wmsgeorge@yahoo.com or Dawn Charles dawn_ann@bellsouth.net. Outreach to the Community Thrift Shop Established by St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Women in 1951, the year following the founding of the parish, the Thrift Shop serves both the community and the parish by selling used clothing and household items. Net profits from the shop are divided about equally between internal parish needs and a variety of outreach ministries. The Thrift Shop also works in collaboration with the Stone Mountain Cooperative Ecumenical Ministry to provide clothing to persons or families in emergency situations. The Thrift Shop, located at 901 Main Street in the historic city of Stone Mountain, always welcomes volunteers to sort and sell its donated items. To volunteer contact store manager Licha Lanzas by phone 678-508-6614 or by email thrift@stmichael.cc.
Stone Mountain Cooperative Ecumenical Ministry
In 1999 the Stone Mountain Ministerial Association, under the leadership of a former rector of St. Michael’s, the Rev. Emmett
It provides food, personal care items, and limited emergency financial assistance and is supported by several area churches. St. Michael’s supports it through weekly food collections, semi-annual major food drives, financial grants, and volunteers, usually during August which is our month to staff the food pantry.
The Co-op is located at 5324 West Mountain Street, Stone Mountain, and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. and volunteers are welcome to participate at any time. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Co-op’s Executive Director, Angela Callahan at 770-469-5977.
The International Community School
Emmaus House An innter-city ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Programs include a seniors program, children's summer camp, art activities for all ages, Christmas, prison and food ministries. Volunteer Coordinator 404-525-5948 Visit their website.
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Jarrett, established the Stone Mountain Cooperative Ecumenical Ministry to serve the needy in the Stone Mountain community.
