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Please join us as we celebrate ministries bringing our faith from pew to public square

This annual event is a joyful gathering where friends from across the Diocese of Long Island come together to share a meal, celebrate ministry, and witness how our faith comes to life through service. The Celebration of Ministry is a chance to spend an evening with the community leaders and change-makers who create real impact in their communities.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or joining us for the first time, the Celebration of Ministry is a meaningful opportunity to connect, give thanks, and be part of faith in action.

📅 Date: October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
📍 Location: The Inn at New Hyde Park
🎉 Ministry Honorees:
  •    The Outreach Ministries of St. Paul's, Patchogue
  •    Micah Breakfast Ministry of St. Barnabas, Brooklyn
St. Paul's Patchogue Praying

Introducing this year's honorees...

The Outreach Ministries of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Patchogue

Rooted in compassion and community care, the Outreach Ministries of St. Paul’s serve as a lifeline for neighbors in need. Through a robust network that includes a food pantry, thrift shop, lunch program, and more, the parish opens its doors and hearts every week to hundreds across Suffolk County.

Read the full story
St. Barnabas Ministry Landscape Photo

Micah Breakfast Program at St. Barnabas, East New York

Each week at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in East New York, the Micah Breakfast Program brings neighbors together around a hot meal and a warm welcome. Launched in the wake of the pandemic by dedicated parishioners, this growing ministry feeds body and soul—offering food, dignity, and fellowship to all who enter. Episcopal Ministries is proud to honor Micah Breakfast for its spirit of hospitality and justice at this year’s Celebration of Ministry.

Learn more about the Micah Breakfast Program
Photo of dinner at Celebration of Ministry in 2024

Investing in this ministry event is an opportunity to take the lead as a change-making organization

This event isn't just another benefit dinner. It’s a chance to be part of something enduring, life-giving, and Christ-led.

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