Celebrations for Veteran’s Day were happening in many communities throughout the Arizona Episcopal Diocese this past week! And let us not forget the U.S. Marine Corps 249th birthday, which was on NOV 10th!
How did your community celebrate & honor your veterans & families?
Veterans Ministry
The Veteran Stand Down Alliance
Veteran Ministry members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Litchfield Park teamed up with the Sterling Grove Veterans Group of Surprise, AZ to serve at the Maricopa County’s “Veterans Stand Down Alliance” on March 21st & 22nd.
Helping Deported Veterans
A Veteran Ministry Collaboration with Border Ministry by the Rev. Laura Adelia, Missioner, Diocesan Veteran & Military Ministry Parishes & communities all over the Arizona diocese honored & celebrated Veteran’s …
Veteran Ministry News in Southern Arizona
By The Rev. Laura Adelia, Missioner, Diocesan Veteran & Military MinistryPhotos by Deacon Michael Douglas St. John’s in Bisbee Celebrates the Installation, Blessing, & Dedication of their New Flagpole On …
2023 Memorial Day Thoughts
by Deacon Michael Douglas, Vietnam Veteran “This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it …
A Veteran Ministry Call to Action!
Calling parishes & volunteers to assist with the “Feed the Vets” Ministry at the new US Vets Housing Center in Phoenix! In late May 2023, the US Vets Center Grand …
Church of the Nativity kicks off its New Veteran Ministry!
There was much excitement Sunday, March 5th at Church of the Nativity in north Scottsdale, as they held their Outreach Ministry Fair and celebrated starting their new Veteran Ministry. …
Dare To Go Beyond “Thank You for Your Service”
by The Rev. Laura Adelia, Chaplain, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) Veterans Day is upon us this week. And as a veteran, I cannot tell you how many times I have …
Serving Those Who Served!
Episcopalians Paying It Forward to Veterans at the US Vets Center in Phoenix by Deacon Michael Douglas, Vietnam Veteran Every Friday volunteers from five Episcopal churches in the NW Phoenix …
Reflections & Prayers for Memorial Day
by The Rev. Laura Adelia, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.), Military Missioner, Episcopal Diocese of Arizona It is difficult to write about Memorial Day when our country has suffered two mass …