Mission Statement:

Through the power given by the Holy Spirit, God reaches out to those in need. The Social Ministries committee will provide the leadership to direct resources which will enable St. Alban’s to continue the healing work of Jesus Christ.

Organization:

St. Alban’s has a rich tradition for helping those in need. The Social Ministries Committee carries on this tradition at the direction of St. Alban’s Vestry. It meets at the church the 3^rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. each month. Through the wonderful talents of this committee the church’s resources are used to help those in need at the local, national, and international levels. Some of the many organizations and programs supported by St. Alban's include:

American Red Cross

Angel Holiday Sharing

Arundel House of Hope

Department of Social Services-Anne Arundel County

Outreach Ministries

Episcopal Social Ministries-ARK

Feed The Homeless Ministry

Friends of Jacob Wenger Smith

Habitat for Humanity-Anne Arundel County

Hero Aids Walk ’98

Meals on Wheels

Mom’s & Tots-Glen Burnie

Emergency Food Providors

• North County Emergency Outreach Network
• Salvation Army
• Sarah's House

Our Daily Bread-Baltimore

Presiding Bishop’s Fund for World Relief

Race for Cure of Breast Cancer Foundation

Winter Shelter

In addition to the Social Ministries Committee, the church is active helping people through other church organizations including the Sunday School, Youth Group, and St. Alban’s Guild.