Social Ministries and Congregational Care

Congregations are the means the church has chosen to invite people into relationship with God and with those who know God. "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being?" (Baptismal Covenant, Book of Common Prayer). For additional information, or if you have an idea for a social ministry, send an e-mail to . Please contact the cluster at

Please visit the website of St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Fremont. St. Anne's is our partner in ministry.

AEMCH - An Episcopal Ministry to Convalescent Hospitals - AEMCH provides a supportive presence to East Bay facility residents, their caregivers, and their families. AEMCH members visit residents and organize worship opportunities for them, hold educational workshops, and offer training classes for volunteers.
Barbara Lyons' Morning Meditation - Whether you are an experienced meditator or a newbie, come learn and practice how meditation can enhance your life.
Blood drives for Blood Center of the Pacific - We host a blood drive typically twice a year.
Cabrillo Park Elementary School Tutoring Program - Volunteers help students with reading, writing, and story time. Recyclables are collected to help send students to Space Camp. More volunteers who can spend even an hour a week with the kids are always needed.
Centerville Free Dining Room - Teams rotate in helping to serve meals each month.
Comforters Guild and Prayer Shawl Ministry - Meets on the second Saturday of the month; blankets, prayer shawls, caps, and baby items are knitted, crocheted, or crafted and then distributed through local hospitals, AEMCH, and others.
Eucharistic Visitors - Licensed, trained visitors are available for home and hospital visits, bringing the sacrament of the Eucharist.
Healing Ministry - Healing Ministers are available for healing prayers during and after church services. Additionally, the Circle of Prayer is a group of men and women who pray for others daily.
Loss Support Groups - A fellowship group which forms as needed for those who are grieving.
Loving Hands - Meets the second Saturday of each month, on campus. This group works on a variety of projects to give handmade gifts to meet a variety of needs: gift bags for the homeless or those in shelters, lap blankets for wounded soldiers, whatever need presents itself.
Rosary Makers Guild - Meets on campus, on the second Saturday of each month, crafting mission rosaries for distribution to the military and those in hospitals. Supplies and instructions provided for newcomers.
Tri-City Homeless Coalition - St. James' is an integral part of this program, which offers housing programs linked to supportive services for homeless families, single adults and youth. We serve meals, donate goods and participate in the Winter Relief Program.
Walk-a-Rock-a-thon for Winter Relief - An annual event since 2004, this fun walk raises funds for our Winter Relief program.
Winter Relief - In conjunction with Tri-Cities Homeless Coalition, we house homeless families on our campus for a month, typically November. St. James' works in cooperation with other Fremont churches to provide this winter shelter.