The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist
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Outreach Ministries


St. John the Baptist has a long history of outreach ministry. Our parishioners have a strong volunteer presence among many local agencies, giving their time and talent in a variety of ways. We welcome your participation, if interested please contact Jean Skocypec.

Milton Community Food Pantry

St. John the Baptist collects food for this food pantry, which distributes weeky from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays at Goshen Hall, 114 Federal Street, Milton.  Drop-off of donations in the basket at the church vestibule or at Goshen Hall is also welcomed on Sundays at noon. 

Meals on Wheels

We contribute to this service which brings meals and social support  to vulnerable, high-risk seniors and disabled persons in eastern Sussex County.  

Clothes for Children

We collect clothes for Milton children in need, under the guidance of parishioner Celeste Babiarz. Those interested in helping are asked to contact her for specific clothing items most needed.

The Way Home

We contribute to this ministry based in Georgetown, Delaware, which assists those who have been released from incarceration and need help assimilating back into the larger community.

Community Resource Center

With monetary support and volunteers the parish helps this organization which assists people primarily in the Cape Henlopen school district who are homeless, jobless and otherwise in need of regaining their financial independence and their self-respect. 

Casa San Francisco

We contribute to this ministry, located here in Milton, which provides emergency shelter and is a food cooperative and emergency food pantry. 

Camp Arrowhead

We contribute to this, our diocesan camp and conference center, located here in Sussex County.

Outreach Yard Sale

St. John the Baptist participates in Milton's Spring Town-wide Yard Sale. In addition to yard sale items, we sell refreshments, including hot dogs, sausages and beverages, as well as bake-sale items. The parish's Outreach Committee then decides what area non-profits and ministries will be supported with the income, and unsold items are given to New Life Thrift Shop. The Spring Town-Wide Yard Sale is held the first Saturday in May.  Interested members should contact Jean Skocypec.

Rector's Discretionary Fund

Episcopal Relief & Development

We raise special offerings for ERD when flooding and other disasters are particularly intense and require a compassionate response.  

Stockings for Soldiers

St. John the Baptist parishioners sew Christmas stockings and collect specified items to stuff those stockings for members of the military. Thank you letters from the recipients indicate the stockings are greatly appreciated. (Important! For guidance in creating stockings and/or providing the permitted items to fill them, go to www.stockingsforsoldiers.org.) If interested, please contact Sharon Lamando. 

Angel Tree Project

Selected local families receive individualized gifts and food items at Christmas from the Parish of St. John the Baptist.  

Want to Learn More?

Contact Us
307 Federal Street / P.O. Box 441,  Milton, DE 19968 ~ 302.684.8431 ~ [email protected]
"Behold! The Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world!" --St. John the Baptist
  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
    • What We Believe
    • Calendar of Events
    • Parish Life >
      • Mailing List Registration
      • Landscape Day
    • Parish Directory
    • Memorial Garden
    • History
  • WORSHIP
    • Services
    • Worship Services
    • Prayer List & Request
    • Pastoral Care Request
    • What to Expect
    • Home Devotions
    • Sacraments
    • Episcopal Resources
  • CONNECT
    • Adult Ministries
    • Youth Ministries >
      • 2019 Lessons
    • Music Ministries
  • SERVE
    • During Worship
    • Outreach
    • Care & Support
  • Give
    • Online Giving
    • Give
  • CONTACT
    • Directions
    • Contact
    • Visitor Card
    • Newsletter