The Outreach Ministries of St. Cyprian's are focused on serving our local community members with immediate needs. Primary outreach efforts center on Home Again St. Johns Dining With Dignity, Wildflower Healthcare, St. Johns Ecumenical Food Pantry, and Habitat for Humanity of St. Augustine/St. Johns County.
Home Again St. Johns
Home Again St. Johns Dining With Dignity provides a hot cooked meal to the homeless and others in need 365 nights a year. In cooperation with other faith-based and community groups, St. Cyprian's has prepared and served food for Dining With Dignity the first Tuesday of every month since 2011. We meet in the city parking lot at Bridge and Granada Streets. Parishioners prepare a variety of nutritious hot dishes along with desserts and serve our patrons in a buffet line. We set up tables and chairs for all to sit down to a delicious home cooked meal. On average, 55 to 75 diners are served. In addition, each diner receives a “to go bag” that includes fruit, snacks, bottled water and a homemade peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Anywhere from 30 to 40 parishioners are actively involved in Dining With Dignity, cooking, serving, and providing financial support. |
Wildflower Healthcare
Our foundation blocks of inclusivity and service allow us to reach far beyond our little corner in Lincolnville. During the past three decades St. Cyprian’s has had a strong history of involvement in social justice issues in the city of St. Augustine. The Good Samaritan Health and Dental Clinic, which began on our campus, relocated to West Augustine in 2010 as Wildflower Healthcare and continues to offer free medical and dental care for underserved, uninsured St. Johns County residents. Started by St. Cyprian’s, this clinic has had a long-standing relationship with the church which has historically provided both financial and administrative assistance. The clinic, located at 268 West Herbert Street in West Augustine, is an extremely valuable resource for our community. |
St. John’s Ecumenical Food Pantry
St. Cyprian’s has been involved in St. Johns Ecumenical Food Pantry for at least two decades. We provide a large wicker basket at the back of the sanctuary to receive parishioners’ donations of food every Sunday. Members of the church are consistently faithful in donating non-perishable food items. The pantry has been a source of sustenance for those with food insecurity through its provision of food by respectful and friendly volunteers. Habitat for Humanity of St. Augustine/St. Johns County
St. Cyprian's is a Sponsoring Partner with Habitat for Humanity of St. Augustine/St. Johns County. The agency brings families, volunteers, and resources together to build affordable housing in our area. |