If you have questions about Food of Faith or would like to talk about becoming one of our member churches/groups you can contact Pat Maxim, at 989-892-5949 or send an email to pjmaxim@yahoo.com (include Food of Faith in the Subject line so you don't go to the trash folder).
An interdenominational mission to feed those in need in a safe Christian environment located at Trinity Episcopal Church. 815 N. Grant St., Bay City, MI 48708 Telephone: 989-892-5813
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If you are at Trinity Episcopal any Sunday afternoon, you will see our Food of Faith community. Food of Faith is an interdenominational faith-based outreach program that provides meals to anyone in need, and has been in existence for over 20 years. Our philosophy is simply to reach out to the community in need and provide a warm, pleasant dining experience in a safe and caring environment. Some of our churches have been with Food of Faith almost as long as it has been in existence. Even with churches merging and dealing with lower attendance and membership, Food of Faith has thrived in its ministry in the community.
The people of Food of Faith
While the economy is getting healthier in the Bay City area, there are still people who struggle each and every day, whether they struggle financially, or emotionally, Trinity Episcopal Church provides them with a hot meal and a safe caring environment. It is this group of people that keeps Food of Faith viable. By providing a hot meal and fellowship each Sunday afternoon, we feed their bodies and souls.
The people of Food of Faith come in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances to share a meal and companionship in the warm and welcoming environment of Trinity. Over the past six years, Food of Faith has averaged over 6000 meals per year (in 2016 we served over 7,000 meals). As you can imagine our kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, common areas, and entrances are well-used, especially in the wintertime, when people come early and stay longer to enjoy hot coffee and companionship in the warmth and safety of our building.
Funding for Food of Faith
As part of our mission Trinity provides all the coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, paper products, juice mix, and other incidentals that help all our groups on each serving Sunday. Food of Faith is funded through donations from the congregation and other generous donors. Without these donations, Food of Faith would soon end.
The Churches/Groups of Food of Faith
We have a Leadership Team that meets periodically throughout the year to make decisions about FOF and oversee the mission. In October, we hold our annual meeting for all the groups and set our schedule for the upcoming year. Each group signs up for between 1 and 5 Sunday’s for the year. Each group is responsible for providing a complete meal for about 130 people (sometimes more depending on the time of year) and usually consists of an entrée, vegetable, some kind of bread/roll, dessert, and milk. They also bring enough volunteers to help set up the tables (2-3 people), cook and serve the meal (4-6 people), and clean up (2-4 people).
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If you are at Trinity Episcopal any Sunday afternoon, you will see our Food of Faith community. Food of Faith is an interdenominational faith-based outreach program that provides meals to anyone in need, and has been in existence for over 20 years. Our philosophy is simply to reach out to the community in need and provide a warm, pleasant dining experience in a safe and caring environment. Some of our churches have been with Food of Faith almost as long as it has been in existence. Even with churches merging and dealing with lower attendance and membership, Food of Faith has thrived in its ministry in the community.
The people of Food of Faith
While the economy is getting healthier in the Bay City area, there are still people who struggle each and every day, whether they struggle financially, or emotionally, Trinity Episcopal Church provides them with a hot meal and a safe caring environment. It is this group of people that keeps Food of Faith viable. By providing a hot meal and fellowship each Sunday afternoon, we feed their bodies and souls.
The people of Food of Faith come in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances to share a meal and companionship in the warm and welcoming environment of Trinity. Over the past six years, Food of Faith has averaged over 6000 meals per year (in 2016 we served over 7,000 meals). As you can imagine our kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, common areas, and entrances are well-used, especially in the wintertime, when people come early and stay longer to enjoy hot coffee and companionship in the warmth and safety of our building.
Funding for Food of Faith
As part of our mission Trinity provides all the coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, paper products, juice mix, and other incidentals that help all our groups on each serving Sunday. Food of Faith is funded through donations from the congregation and other generous donors. Without these donations, Food of Faith would soon end.
The Churches/Groups of Food of Faith
We have a Leadership Team that meets periodically throughout the year to make decisions about FOF and oversee the mission. In October, we hold our annual meeting for all the groups and set our schedule for the upcoming year. Each group signs up for between 1 and 5 Sunday’s for the year. Each group is responsible for providing a complete meal for about 130 people (sometimes more depending on the time of year) and usually consists of an entrée, vegetable, some kind of bread/roll, dessert, and milk. They also bring enough volunteers to help set up the tables (2-3 people), cook and serve the meal (4-6 people), and clean up (2-4 people).
Students from the Bay Arenac ISD Career Center created and produced a public service message focusing on childhood hunger in America. The video was filmed at Trinity during a Sunday meal service. Great Job Students, your message is powerful.
