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Purpose of Mission & Outreach Committee

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’  - Matthew 25: 40


Who We Are


Members of the Bruton Parish Episcopal Church community who seek, through prayer and thoughtful deliberation, to serve God by our service to others.


What We Do


  • The Mission & Outreach Committee channels the aspirations, expertise and energy of Bruton's congregation into concrete programs that serve those in need. 
  • We harness the power of the church's human and financial resources to assist individuals and groups throughout our community, our nation and the world, collaborating with local, national and global networks to provide hope and support to people in need.
  • As the granting arm of the church, the Committee is a responsible steward of funds, welcoming grant requests from a wide variety of organizations sharing common purpose with Bruton.   



"A Few Ways to Love Your Neighbor As Yourself"

If you’re wondering how you can use your personal gifts to serve others, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you like to work the front lines or behind the scenes, there is something here for you!

Bruton is involved in many different mission and outreach programs both inside the parish and throughout our community.

The efforts described below are just a few of the many areas where parishioners can make a difference.

Below are some ways in which you can serve.



  • Mission & Outreach Committee

    Mission and Outreach (M&O) is the committee that supports hands-on ministries at Bruton and oversees the parish's outreach grants process. The committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month during the early evening. Committee members typically serve a three-year term, and every year the M&O team seeks new people to serve.  Please contact mission@brutonparish.org.

  • Mission & Outreach Grants

    Mission & Outreach Grants:  The Mission and Outreach Committee of Bruton Parish Church welcomes grant requests from individuals and non-profit organizations working to meet the needs of the local, state, national, and international communities. Grant request applications are now closed for 2023, and will reopen next year  on July 1, 2024. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact missionandoutreach@brutonparish.org.

  • Bruton Builders

    Contact the Parish Office to learn more

  • Matthew 25

    Matthew 25 provides tutors and classroom and library assistants to Matthew Whaley Elementary School.  It also holds several drives each year for food, books, toys, coats, and clothes.  Volunteers are needed for weekly one-on-one tutoring as well as to help with specific events.  Please contact M25@brutonparish.org.

  • FISH

    FISH provides opportunities to deliver food to FISH or to help with folding clothes during the month of October.  Please contact FISH@brutonparish.org.

  • Special Projects

    Special Projects: Please contact the Mission & Outreach Committee above for information on how to organize or become a volunteer for a specific event:  United Way Mobile Food Pantry, FISH food deliveries, Thanksgiving baskets, etc.

  • Time & Talent

    Tell us ways in which you'd like to volunteer by clicking here.

  • Gift Shop Volunteering

    Gift Shop Volunteer:  Bruton's Gift Shop is comprised of volunteers from throughout our community.  If you'd like to volunteer, please click here.

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