<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[A space of belonging on Central Ave where Charlotte neighbors share meals, gardens, learning, and wellness. All are welcome.]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:35:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gmcharlotte.org/am/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Living Labyrinth at Galilee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know Galilee is home to a labyrinth? It has been here since 2019, painted by hand by Nathan and Christine Wiles of InnateCreations, a Vermont-based team dedicated to bringing the healing power of labyrinth walking to communities across the country. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has one path in and the same path out - no wrong turns, no dead ends. Just you, the walk, and whatever you bring to it. Read the full story and learn how to walk it...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/a-living-labyrinth-at-galilee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">70e613ca-c3e6-4dcc-b834-9faf69e1df39</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:27:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_9aadbb7b774848aba2c99b34dca8dd82~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Gash</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Host a Food is Love Community Lunch at Galilee!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us in serving our neighbors! Members of your congregation, community group, small group, or organization can be a part of this important community outreach by volunteering to host one (or more!) of our free monthly Food is Love Community Lunches. Lunches are scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Galilee in the Flag Hall. Options for How to Get Involved: * Provide food/beverages (tea, lemonade, etc.) * Provide food/beverages, plus – set up and/or serve...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/host-a-food-is-love-community-lunch-at-galilee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">187d2c86-8576-473a-9bcf-57adb8d9d7f7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:16:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_406097dfd87747d1bff8f4c6ccfe1564~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food is Love | How to Get Involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and he divided the two fish among them all. And all ate and were filled. – Mark 6:41-42 At Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte, feeding people body, mind, and spirit has always been a clear calling at the heart of our ministry. We have two food pantries onsite: a longtime Nourish Up pantry and Lydia’s Pantry, which is Galilee’s emergency,...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/food-is-love-how-to-get-involved</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1daf3ded-3b34-43f6-a46c-375aea778d7d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_2c79a8c4e7d042b88db43f2c25b31662~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Rev. Emily Parker </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte grows with its community]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Summerlee Walter Disciple Magazine From its earliest days, Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte has depended on neighbors sharing their gifts, whether that’s labor on the Galilee Green (the youth group from St. Martin’s, Charlotte, in 2022), a welcoming smile, gleaned produce and a friend to provide an extra helping hand (Refugee Support Services, early days), or a truck full of gleaned fish. St. Martin’s photo by Vickie Traynum; other photos throughout courtesy of Galilee Ministries From...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/how-galilee-ministries-of-east-charlotte-grows-with-its-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c3f38775-7d92-46a8-b2a3-e2b8672451ce</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:58:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_7ec035e0b8fd4a6da5e3d847cf6647c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte looks to the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rev. Emily Parker Rev. Emily ParkerBy the Rev. Emily Parker Disciple magazine I am not sure where the time has gone, but this past March 1 marked my second anniversary as executive director of Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte, a special mission of our diocese. Serving in this position is a privilege and a path that leads me deeper into community and my calling as a deacon. There are daily invitations into new relationships, new areas of knowledge and understanding, and opportunities for...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/galilee-ministries-of-east-charlotte-looks-to-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a6a403b7-3afc-4db4-b6e3-5ae4e4ec5540</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:45:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_494624be98d748438a059699ba8f9e44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Rev. Emily Parker </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episcopal Outreach Camp Lives Again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy of Jamie Holt Aguilar-Rodriguez Photo courtesy of Jamie Holt Aguilar-RodriguezWritten by: Lyn Holt, Director of Youth Ministry at St. Peter's Episcopal Church “What was your favorite part of Outreach Camp?” was the question asked by a leader after the closing bible study at Episcopal outreach camp. Twenty-eight middle school hands shot up in the air and each one wanted to answer that question! The answers were as varied as the youth who attended this outreach camp, held at St....]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/episcopal-outreach-camp-lives-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">408d1f78-caf3-45e6-bff3-7b3a88c9bc61</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_c79ea64e47d240a193846ba9341cc191~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lyn Holt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocking Hope: Galilee Chair’s Family Heirloom Now Cradles a New Generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amy Clark and Kristen Anderson CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In a community grappling with infant and maternal health disparities, the Galilee Center of East Charlotte has welcomed MyBaby4Me to its family of offerings that “feed the mind, body, and soul.” This heartfelt initiative provides education on healthy pregnancies and newborn care, along with nutritious food, essential resources, and a much-needed sense of hope—all shared through weekly gatherings of women walking a similar path. Joanne...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/rocking-hope-galilee-chair-s-family-heirloom-now-cradles-a-new-generation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bb6b2227-a26b-454b-8bbf-4d5616aa0d8a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:28:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_a3f891ebba6b4fb693eadcdb10bb72a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy Clark and Kristen Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall in Love with EfM – Again or For the First Time!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galilee is offering an EfM group starting in September on Mondays from 8:30 am – 10:30 am.   EfM – Education for Ministry – the beloved program of study, worship, reflection, and community. Designed to be form lay people for life and work – to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world – EfM participants study the Bible, within its historical, literary, and cultural settings, as well as the history of Christianity and Christian theology and ethics. And most importantly, we reflect on and...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/fall-in-love-with-efm-again-or-for-the-first-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f28c4a05-5e96-45ad-bc74-38d042b4678e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:03:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_d7157bea46f042dcb694090252c7e4b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_343,h_330,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Galilee Experience: Dr. Yolondra R. Cochran, DNP, RN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Yolondra R Cochran, DNP, RN Dr. Yolondra R Cochran, DNP, RNI have always had fond memories of my experiences with Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte. In 2008, I had only been in Charlotte for a year when I became an outreach nurse providing services to our new neighbors, more commonly known as refugees from various African, Asian, and other countries. Refugees are individuals who were forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or violence. At that time, St. Andrew’s Episcopal...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/my-galilee-experience-dr-yolondra-r-cochran-dnp-rn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e314d700-d077-422d-a94f-5a767c76518b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:38:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_ce8c346a02bd489dbbcf5f7d90ab6b99~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_428,h_453,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Yolondra R. Cochran</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Planting  Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us at our 2nd Annual Spring Planting Festival where we celebrate the beauty of nature and community spirit! After months of hard work cleaning and enhancing our grounds, we're excited to showcase the vibrant colors and fragrant blooms of our gardens. Date: Saturday, May 17th Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Come early and stay as long as you can!      What We are Doing:  Groups and Individuals are invited to: 1. Sign-up to participate 2. Donate towards plantings 3. Purchase items from our Amazon...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/spring-planting-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fb7e641a-f4b0-4aee-a643-ba892ae206b1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:41:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_0c39b53487d54dcd8dd437844ddbaa9d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Galilee Moment, Part 2: Awe, Uncertainty, and a Whole Lot of Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reverend Deacon Rebecca Yarbrough The Reverend Deacon Rebecca YarbroughFebruary 2014. An auspicious month…the first time some of us would get to enter what would become Galilee Ministries! We had to get permission from the tenants—a Latino Pentecostal congregation, and that had to be negotiated through the Diocese. But around 6:30 on one cold February evening, eight or nine of us walked through it with Bishop Anne.  The first thing that we saw was the huge kitchen! We were wowed by the...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/a-galilee-moment-part-2-awe-uncertainty-and-a-whole-lot-of-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7b79c5f6-a167-456b-8718-01d77b221179</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:54:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_3dda977b8b1946ca9e7d5628540ac35a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Reverend Deacon Rebecca Yarbrough</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Galilee Moment: Part 1: The Bold Beginning of a New Mission at St. Andrew’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2014, six deacons embraced a bold vision to revive St. Andrew’s, sparking a journey of faith and transformation. Read more!]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/a-galilee-moment-the-bold-beginning-of-a-new-mission-at-st-andrew-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818abcd-2ea6-429d-b719-0aa602c5a033</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:15:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_80c6f7e0bda647ec9f505210c2d2e6dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Reverend Deacon Rebecca Yarbrough</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding Lydia’s Pantry: Serving Our Neighbors with Dignity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galilee Volunteers: left to right: Nelda Leon, Helen Godwin, and Beverly Pope Galilee Volunteers: left to right: Nelda Leon, Helen Godwin, and Beverly PopeAt Galilee, feeding our neighbors in need is one of our foundational ministries. In early 2023, Galilee’s emergency food pantry, now called Lydia’s Pantry, opened through the prayerful work and discernment of the Becoming Beloved Community group. This group came together in 2022 and is comprised of members of different Episcopal...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/expanding-lydia-s-pantry-nourishing-our-neighbors-with-dignity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d73f2da-b848-4672-b6bc-83a39d3ce77d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:20:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_f710336a164545ed854205a26b3158ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Donating to Food Banks: Support Lydia's Pantry at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's world, food insecurity remains a pressing issue for many individuals and families. Food banks, like Lydia's Pantry at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte, play a crucial role in addressing this need, providing essential sustenance and support to those in our communities who might otherwise go without. Donating to food banks not only helps alleviate hunger but also fosters a sense of community and solidarity. Here's why your contributions are vital and how you can make a...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/the-importance-of-donating-to-food-banks-support-lydia-s-pantry-at-galilee-ministries-of-east-charl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0baa2acb-dd2c-4dce-9415-5a077bf32be9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:46:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_3d6fa3fea0ff4a13a2e7a0c66127c8b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Belonging: A Heartwarming Evening at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[This evening was not just an ordinary event; it was a celebration of diversity, compassion, and understanding.]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/exploring-belonging-a-heartwarming-evening-at-galilee-ministries-of-east-charlotte</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9a9b8fe2-e417-4dd2-bb08-0bc05471cce8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:59:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_bc0f2a0d358244c6b5fc4af87224c87b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing a Vision of Restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the sun sets on August 25, 2023, a new chapter begins for the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. With open hearts and arms, we gather at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte to extend a warm welcome to Rev. Lindsey Ardrey, the newly appointed Canon Missioner for Diocesan Reparations and Restitution Ministry. This auspicious occasion marks a pivotal moment in the diocese's journey toward healing, growth, and reconciliation. Join us as we celebrate the arrival of Rev. Ardrey, a beacon of...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/embracing-a-vision-of-restoration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fa1713-d397-4039-92f1-5b690cb352a2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:45:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_82d3bbda8b1649cb972fd8918fcaa742~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Shooter Training: 'Run, Hide, Fight' Tactic is considered outdated.]]></title><description><![CDATA["Galilee is known as a place of hospitality. It is also a safe place for many people across our community. This training gave us practical ways to be as safe as we can while offering welcome to strangers and friends alike," said The Rev. Emily Parker, GMEC Executive Director. In May, Galilee held active shooter training for the groups that are regularly on-site. Galilee would like to thank Officer Frisk with CMPD’s Community Service Unit and share just a few of the many key points from the...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/active-shooter-training-run-hide-fight-tactic-is-considered-outdated</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cd53f061-d0d9-4251-8f4a-10943bcd9f21</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 22:53:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_9b01505ce0794b6c9029197962950998~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&#38;A with author of The Dream Long Deferred, 5/31/23, 8:00PM, virtual and in person]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CharlotteEAST Education Committee is sponsoring an event to discuss The Dream Long Deferred, by Frye Gaillard, an award-winning author who covered school integration for the Charlotte Observer.  The Dream Long Deferred tells the fifty-year story of the landmark struggle for desegregation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the state of the city's public school system up to 2006 (when the 2nd ed. was published). This book is thoroughly researched, beautifully written, filled with valuable...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/q-a-with-author-of-the-dream-long-deferred-5-31-23-8-00pm-virtual-and-in-person</link><guid isPermaLink="false">49972bc1-257c-4543-9b62-4d0f23c9ef58</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 16:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_b7f3c9e9582d49e5a43674474ef4533e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gensie Baker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us for the Community Advisory and Action Team (CAT) Meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, May 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30 pm via Zoom Email volunteersgalilee@gmail.com for the link if you’d like to join us for our next meeting. CAT is the outreach component of Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte. It comprises community leaders in business, healthcare organizations, faith communities, and neighborhood residents. We meet every 2 months via Zoom to learn about the needs of the community and discuss resources to address those needs. Our mission is to gather, to pray, to listen, to...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/join-us-for-the-community-advisory-and-action-team-cat-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ad1968fa-73a6-42ec-8cb3-efa1c5dbe9c8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 17:35:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_869dcea1a1754f069e2cdcd9362235c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Community Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education is the cornerstone of a democratic society. Yet even today, we are confronted with obstacles that can overwhelm us. We urgently need assistance. Please join us as we explore a concept of a shared community to help its youngest overcome today's difficulties in learning. Please join us as we introduce the Community Schools Model at the Galilee Center on Monday, May 22 at 6:30pm ET. 3601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 This event will also be live streamed on Reimagining America...]]></description><link>https://www.gmcharlotte.org/post/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-community-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0bff2cda-ed15-492b-b000-7a174b16019d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 23:26:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/304c19_3beb50cf12c249ae9745fc57620dacb5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reimagining America Project</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>