PARTNERSHIPS
Welcome to Our Church Partnerships at Holy Comforter, we believe in the power of community and collaboration to spread love, hope, and faith.
Our partnerships extend beyond the walls of our own congregation, reaching out to other churches and organizations to strengthen our collective impact on the world. By partnering with us, you join a network of like-minded believers dedicated to serving others and sharing the message of love and compassion. Access a wealth of resources, including sermon materials, worship music, outreach programs, and educational materials, to enrich and support your ministry. Join forces for community events, service projects, and mission trips, amplifying our efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need. Exchange prayers, encouragement, and wisdom with fellow partners, fostering a supportive environment for spiritual growth and development. Benefit from training sessions, workshops, and conferences designed to equip and empower leaders for effective ministry. At Holy Comforter, we are committed to fostering meaningful, long-lasting partnerships built on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to serving God and others. Together, we can make a powerful impact on our communities and the world at large. Join us in spreading the love of Christ and building a brighter future for all. Let’s partner together in faith, hope, and love.
NEWLIN PARTNERSHIP
The Newlin Partnership is an outreach ministry of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter in Burlington, North Carolina, a parish of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of North Carolina. The mission of the Newlin Partnership is to engage the entire parish in a ministry to people who live in our “x”, emphasizing the improvement of academic outcomes for children enrolled in the Harvey B. Newlin Elementary School of the Alamance-Burlington School System in Burlington, North Carolina.
NEWLIN LITERACY PROJECT
The Newlin Literacy Project is an active part of the Newlin Partnership. Volunteers working in the Literacy Project tutor first graders at the Harvey B. Newlin Elementary School twice a week to help them become better readers. Higher rates of literacy can lead to better life outcomes for children who are struggling to learn to read.
L.E.A.F.
We sponsor and are involved with L.E.A.F, Lutherans, Episcopalians, and Friends, at Elon University. Established in 2008, Lutherans, Episcopalians, and Friends (LEAF) began as a joint campus ministry at Elon University supported by Holy Comforter Episcopal Church and Macedonia Lutheran Church in Burlington. The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina and the ELCA NC Synod also support the ministry. Led by a board of directors and campus minister, LEAF officially became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in January 2014.
Weekly worship is held on Sundays at 4:30pm in the Sacred Space of the Numen Lumen Pavilion followed by a delicious home cooked meal provided by members of Holy Comforter and Macedonia Lutheran Church. Members also gather for Roots on Thursday evenings for a time of fellowship and reflection.
The purpose of LEAF is to offer worship services, reflection time and a religious community on campus to support the needs of students. LEAF is intended to be a religious home-away-from-home for students who share similar spiritual values, traditions and aspirations, particularly building a community of faith based on tolerance, respect, and service.
Throughout the year members of LEAF participate in activities such as speakers, community service, interfaith experiences and community building activities to enrich each member’s academic, social, and spiritual experience at Elon. If you are interested in providing a meal for LEAF students, please contact Paige Ysteboe.
GOODALE SCHOLARSHIP
An educational scholarship for Holy Comforter high school seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education. The Goodale Scholarship at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, Burlington, NC, was established in 2014 through a generous endowment from Mary M. “Chinkie” Goodale in memory of her husband, Gordon.The Goodales, long-standing and faithful members of Holy Comforter, have always been devoted to education. This scholarship will continue their support and legacy in perpetuity by assisting our own youth in that endeavor. For more information or answers to specific questions, please email the Goodale Scholarship Committee.
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