Missions We Support
Wabash Area Development Inc. (WADI)
A government supported program in Wabash (Mt. Carmel) and Edwards (Albion) counties whose purpose is to help with energy assistance, water bill assistance, food insecurity through a food pantry, rent assistance and more.
Contact: 618-262-4152 or www.wadi-inc.com
Wabash County Ministerial Alliance (WCMA)
The Good Samaritan Emergency Lodging Program meets the needs of homeless in Mt. Carmel by housing them for up to three days in a motel.
Contact: 618-240-6243 or kevin_mc1@yahoo.com
Safe Haven Women’s Shelter
A 24 hr. homeless shelter for women with children – infant to 17 years of age. Staff assists women in finding housing, employment and completing paperwork.
Contact: 618-263-2677 or safehavenhomelessshelter.com
Lawrence County Public Health Department Community Room
This 23 hr. homeless shelter located in Lawrenceville, IL is open to individuals and couples. A case worker is assigned for evaluation, assistance, and referrals.
Contact: 618-943-3302 (ask for the Community Room — open 24 hrs) or lchealth.com
FRESH
A Wabash Valley College program to meet student food insecurity. Both food stations scattered on campus and a room containing food and supplies are available to students at no charge.
Women Rally Against Cancer (WRAC)
A local agency to facilitate financial help for Wabash County cancer patients who are currently receiving treatment (ie. medication, transportation assistance and other needs as specified).
Contact: 618-262-9518—located in the First National Bank; ask for Liz Dunn.
The Lunch Wagon
A locally supported program to meet summer food insecurity in Wabash County for children ages 0-18.
Five Lunch Wagon stops in Mt. Carmel and four truck stops in Wabash County operate Monday- Friday bringing lunch meals to children. A flyer is sent home with all children at the end of the school year.
Contact: 618-240-4299, wabashlunchwagon@gmail.com,
or visit their Facebook page.
The Putnam Scholarship Fund
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church college or technical school scholarships. For applications contact SJTB at 618-262-7382 or visit our Facebook page.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Life of the Church
At St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, we believe that following Christ means seeking justice, showing mercy, and loving our neighbors without exception. The Baptismal Covenant calls us to “strive for justice and peace among all people” and to “respect the dignity of every human being.” These promises guide how we live our faith and how we serve our community.
We affirm and celebrate the presence of LGBTQIA+ people in every part of parish life. All are welcome to share fully in worship, leadership, fellowship, and service. We recognize that many have experienced exclusion or harm in other faith settings, and we are committed to offering a place where everyone can experience the love of God in safety and belonging.
Our commitment to justice begins with inclusion, but it does not end there. The same compassion that welcomes all people also inspires our outreach in Mount Carmel. We work alongside others in our community to offer help, presence, and encouragement to those in need. In doing so, we seek to reflect Christ’s love not only through words, but through action.
As a parish, we continue to learn, listen, and grow in faith, trusting that God’s reconciling love is always calling us toward a deeper understanding of one another.
Welcoming Our Spanish-Speaking Community
¡Hola! St. John’s welcomes all persons for whom Spanish is their native language. We have many church members who are fluent in Spanish. We have written resources in Spanish which are available for corporate worship as well as personal prayer and meditation. We have greeters who are happy to assist and greet our Latinex neighbors. Sermons will be translated into Spanish, if requested. Although we do not currently offer a bilingual worship service, this is something we dream of. ¡Dios le bendiga!
La iglesia de St. John’s da la bienvenida a todas las personas cuya lengua materna es el español. Contamos con muchos miembros de la congregación que hablan español con fluidez. Disponemos de numerosos recursos escritos en español para el culto comunitario, así como para la oración y la meditación personal. Nuestros voluntarios están encantados de ayudar y dar la bienvenida a nuestros vecinos latinos. Si lo solicitan, los sermones se traducirán al español. Si bien actualmente no ofrecemos un servicio de culto bilingüe, es algo que nos gustaría mucho lograr. ¡Dios le bendiga!
