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Stewardship
Quarterly Stewardship Talks We try to remember all year to give generously of our time, our talents, and our treasure. Once a quarter, a volunteer shares with the congregation why they give. These stories are heartwarming and inspirational.
Annual Pledge Drive Once a year we ask folks to make a financial pledge to God’s work in this place. We also ask folks to commit to serving God with their time and talents.
Counters When the 10:30 service ends, our counters spring into action, tallying the day’s offering and preparing it for deposit. They make sure that no monies are ever left in the church.
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Parish Life
There’s always something going on at Incarnation, as we seek to love one another as Christ loved us.
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Buildings and Grounds
Clean-Up Days Several times a year we come together to work on our buildings and grounds. We trim the shrubs and weed the flower beds; we scrub the pews and wash the windows; we even do some painting! |
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Adult Education
Sunday Adult Education Each Sunday morning at 9:30 we gather to question and discuss and pray together. Our topic varies by the season - sometimes we study Best-Loved Bible Stories, sometimes we explore the basics of the Episcopal Church, and sometimes we begin with videos or books and seek what scripture has to say about their messages. Classes are fun and interactive, and they’re designed so you can jump in at any point without being lost. Come explore with us!
Education for Ministry This in-depth theological study is a four-year course from the seminary at Sewanee. We meet Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm for discussion and reflection. Here’s our class schedule. Interested in joining the group? Download the registration forms for new students here. New students join the group each fall.
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Evangelism and Outreach
Matthew 25 tells us to care for those in need, and at Incarnation we’re always looking for new ways to care for our neighbors.
Community Garden We keep three raised beds full of fresh produce so we can give it away to the needy.
Bread from Heaven On the third Saturday of each month we shower folks with fresh, nutritious food and with God’s love. We partner with a variety of other churches, farmers’ markets, and corporations to gather food, some of which we can or freeze to preserve. Then we distribute it to the needy in Cherokee County in a way that shows our hungry friends the respect and love they deserve. Find out more about Bread from Heaven here.
Adopt-a-Family At Christmas we shower our adopted families with Christ’s love in the form of food, toys, and clothing. You should see the joy in the faces of parents who know that their children will have a wonderful Christmas after all.
Mission Trips When a disaster hits, we join with other Episcopal churches in the Piedmont Convocation to help those whose homes and businesses have been destroyed. |
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Hospitality
First Sunday Breakfast The men of the church cook breakfast on the first Sunday of each month. They fix everything from homemade buttermilk waffles to eggs Benedict. It’s always a feast! And men are always welcome to help cook, set up, and clean up.
Coffee Hour Each Sunday a volunteer provides snacks and makes coffee which we enjoy as we chat together after each service.
Easter Brunch We celebrate the Resurrection with a covered dish meal together after the service. The little ones hunt for Easter eggs while the adults enjoy the day.
Advent and Lenten Suppers We begin our Wednesday evening Advent and Lenten programs with a simple supper of soup, salad, and bread. Volunteers provide the food, which is always delicious!
Oyster Roasts Incarnation is famous for our oyster roasts. The men steam oysters, boil shrimp, fry fresh-caught fish, and prepare all the fixins for the feast. People come from all over to join us as we celebrate Mardi Gras on the last Saturday before Lent begins.
Supper Clubs We love to eat together, and supper clubs give us a chance to gather in smaller groups for meals. We meet once a month or so in one another’s homes to talk and laugh and have a wonderful meal. |
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Pastoral Care
Card Ministry Our pastoral care team makes sure each person receives a card from the church for their birthday and anniversary. And the team reaches out to those in need of a little extra cheer with cards as well.
Daughters of the King Incarnation has an active chapter of this national organization of women dedicated to the ministry of prayer. Members pledge to pray daily for needs in our church, our community, and the world.
Meals in times of crisis When there’s a birth or a death or some other need, we have a team of volunteers ready to spring into action to provide delicious meals served with love. |
