Pastoral Care
Lay Pastoral Care is a ministry that strives to make sure that everyone in our church family is cared for along life’s journey. We visit members at the hospital and in homes, prepare meals for members of the congregation who need them, and we provide transportation for medical appointments. We also host funeral receptions in the Parish Life Building, if that is the family’s wish. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the members of St. John’s!
If you are available to prepare a meal, provide transportation, are interested in being a member of either the visitation or reception teams, or if you know of a need that we can support, please contact Community Pastor at St. John's Tel. 843 599 9560
If you are available to prepare a meal, provide transportation, are interested in being a member of either the visitation or reception teams, or if you know of a need that we can support, please contact Community Pastor at St. John's Tel. 843 599 9560
Partner Ministries
St. John's Parish in addition to our own missions and ministries hosts and partners with other local organizations to serve the community.
Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic
The Barrier Islands’ Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC) provides medical services to the medically under-served on Johns, James, Wadmalaw Islands, Folly Beach and the Hospitality Industry in Charleston with more than 450 free patient visits each month. Contact BIFMC to see if you are eligible for free health services. To qualify for BIFMC free healthcare, you must live or work on Johns, James & Wadmalaw Islands; Folly Beach; or work in the Hospitality Industry on the Charleston Peninsula, have no health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or VA medical benefits and have household income at or less than 299% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Several members of St. John’s helped to found the BIFMC, which opened in the Spring of 2008. BIFMC is also partnering with the national MAVEN Project to expand their network of volunteer specialists. Click here for P&C News Charleston-area free medical clinic to increase access to care with national partnership. Their most consistent need is for volunteers! Please email Sue Garcia
Several members of St. John’s helped to found the BIFMC, which opened in the Spring of 2008. BIFMC is also partnering with the national MAVEN Project to expand their network of volunteer specialists. Click here for P&C News Charleston-area free medical clinic to increase access to care with national partnership. Their most consistent need is for volunteers! Please email Sue Garcia
Blessing Baskets
Blessing Baskets is part of the Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation (SIHAF), a 501(C)(3) non- profit organization mission. 25% of Wadmalaw Island's population (3,000) and 15% of Johns Island's population (22,000) live below the poverty level. That is over 4,000 people who struggle with hunger here on the Sea Islands.
St. John's Parish Church pack 280 bags monthly on Thursday and Friday before the second Saturday when bags are distributed to the community. Volunteers are needed on each of those days.
St. John's Parish Church pack 280 bags monthly on Thursday and Friday before the second Saturday when bags are distributed to the community. Volunteers are needed on each of those days.
Lowcountry Pregnancy Center
The Lowcountry Pregnancy Center mission is to provide professional & honest services to those facing pregnancy decisions, serving the Charleston area with over 134,000 client visits. No matter your situation, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center's caring team invite you to contact them to discuss your situation, ask questions, or to schedule an appointment. Same-day appointments and walk-ins whenever available.
Lowcountry Pregnancy Center is trusted by women and families. You are more than a number, or just next in line for an appointment. Every woman’s situation is different. But while we are all different, we each deserve to be treated with respect and empowered with knowledge when it comes to making decisions that affect our health & well-being. Last year, more than 2,000 women sought pregnancy testing and options counseling from Lowcountry Pregnancy Center. You are never alone.
Lowcountry Pregnancy Center is trusted by women and families. You are more than a number, or just next in line for an appointment. Every woman’s situation is different. But while we are all different, we each deserve to be treated with respect and empowered with knowledge when it comes to making decisions that affect our health & well-being. Last year, more than 2,000 women sought pregnancy testing and options counseling from Lowcountry Pregnancy Center. You are never alone.
