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Moravians In Mission
      We know that we all have different gifts, talents, interests and expertise. Likewise, it is often better to join together with 
      others, and do one thing well, than to stay separate, duplicate services and do multiple things not so well. Moravians In
      Mission are projects and ministries that are planned and coordinated by one of the four Moravians on Staten Island, but
      are intended to include and involve not only members of our Moravian churches, but interested individuals from the
      community as well. These projects seek to find individuals with common interest, skills and concerns, and to use them to
      meet various needs of our community. 

 
The Community Garden
 The Community Garden is located behind the Castleton Hill Moravian Church parsonage. Two-thirds of
 the garden are designated for Project Hospitality and one-third for individual gardeners.  Hundreds of
 pounds of produce are grown each year to help feed the hungry, while at the same time, providing a time for
 fellowship with those who are working in the garden. This is Coordinated by Castleton Hill Moravian Church.
 Click HERE  for more information.
 
 
 
Children's Clothing Distribution
 Gently used children's clothing and school supplies are collected, sorted, inventoried, and then distributed
 to  families from Hospitality House and the larger community. Collection and storting takes place in April
 and May. The distribution takes place at the Brighton Heights Reformed Church in August. This is Coordinated by Castleton Hill Moravian Church.  Click HERE for more information.
 
 
 
 
Yoga & Meditation Programs
 Yoga and Meditation classes are offered at both New Dorp Moravian and Great Kills Moravian Churches.
 Classes at New Dorp are:  Tuesday & Wednesday morning at 10 AM, Tuesday evening at 7 PM
                                                     (No classes on 4/22, 23 & 29)
 Classes at Great Kills are: Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM
 A $5 donation is requested for each class attended.
 
 
"Feeding our Faith" Project
 On the first Wednesday of the month, a dinner is prepared for approximately 50 people who are  in Project
 Hospitality's Positive Living Program for people living with HIV/AIDS. Every month, one of the Staten Island
 Moravian churches is responsible for planning and preparing this meal. This is Coordinated by Castleton Hill Moravian Church.
  
 
 
 
          Post-Katrina Mission Trips
       A lot has been done in Louisianna and Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina came ashore  in 2005, but there
       is still a lot of rebuilding left to be done. To date, three teams have already been part of the recovery
       process.  Additional teams are still being organized. This is individuals that consider themselves skilled or
       just "trainable."  Some trips are done in conjunction with the Moravian Disaster Relief program. Our next
       mission trip to the Gulf is scheduled for May 11-17.  Click HERE for some pictures from Mission Trip III.
 
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Knitters and Crocheters meet once a month at Great Kills Moravian to make prayer shawls that are given to
people who are ill, going through a difficult time or transition. and to people whom it is felt might benefit from
a prayer shawl. Recipients are given a shawl to remind them that as they wrap themselves with the shawl,
they are being upheld, and "wrapped in prayer" by the members of the group and our prayer groups.
 
 
 
Thanksgiving Basket Program
Every fall, the New Dorp Moravian Church coordinates the collection of a variety of food items to be placed into a Thanksgiving Holiday Basket. Food donations of everything from cranberry sauce to frozen turkeys are assembled and delivered to help make Thanksgiving a special time for families in need. In 2007, more than 80 complete Thanksgiving Dinners were distributed.

 
Staten Island CROP Walk
 The Great Kills Moravian Church has served as the coordinator for the Staten Island CROP Walk. Each
 year, 75-125 walkers from Staten Island and Brooklyn walk the Staten Island Boardwalk to raise money to 
 help fight hunger. Each year 75% of the funds raised goes toward addressing glabal hunger through Church
 World Service, while 25% goes to Project Hospitality to fight hunger right here on Staten Island.
 Click HERE for pictures and more CROP Walk information.
 
 
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