Edinburg Lutheran Parish

Caring for our Neighbors

Our faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing.

– Martin Luther

God does not need our good works, but our neighbor does.

– Martin Luther

5th Sunday Fun Joint Worship

On Sunday, June 29, we look forward to a 5th Sunday with 11am worship at Zion followed by a covered dish dinner with chicken, drinks, and tableware provided.

Summer Food for Children

Thanks to the help of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank partnering with Shenandoah Valley Local Ministries, we will be able to provide any child under the age of 18 with a box of food weekly, which is intended to supplement the breakfasts and lunches they will not be receiving at school due to the summer break. Both of our churches are pick-up locations. An enrollment form is available below and in both church entryways. For more information, speak with Pastor Katie or Nancy Young. Please help us get the word out!!!

Summer Food Enrollment Form

Blessing Box

Be encouraged to take time to stop by and check the Blessing Box. The upper portion is for food stuffs, and the lower space is for firewood in the cold months and produce and plants in the warm months. Spread the word!

Food contributions are always appreciated, but in this growing season, you might also consider donating seeds or young plants. Fresh items like bread, bananas, potatoes, etc., are also greatly appreciated while the temperatures are pleasant. Here's a fresh idea: ”A Meal in a Bag!” that contains all the ingredients for a simple meal. Cleaning supplies have also been appreciated, since anything beyond the allotments of a SNAP card are often a struggle to afford for many families.

“But in times past, ... the people ... gathered food and material goods in the church, and there – as St. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 11 – distributed among those in need.”

- Martin Luther in The Blessed Sacrament of the Holy and True Body of Christ, and the Brotherhoods (1519)

Meals in Bags Ideas