High-school aged youth from six Episcopal congregations in the Contra Costa deanery have come together to form the God Squad.   The God Squad’s focus is community service.  The congregations are:

• Church of the Resurrection, Pleasant Hill
• St. Anselm’s, Lafayette
• St. George’s, Antioch
• St. Michaels, Concord
• St. Paul’s, Walnut Creek
• St. Timothy’s, Danville

Elizabeth Powers,15, of St Anselm’s, who participated in the mission trips to San Diego and Idaho, says,  “I want to take the trip to Mississippi because Katrina is still a very recent tragedy, and I am once again able to reach out to those on the poorer end of society, perhaps this time with much more far-reaching effects.”

Another St. Anselm’s member, 15-year-old Calvin Sherwood making his first trip, says, “The damage Katrina created was terrifying, affecting thousands of people. I want to see it from the victim's point of view and actively participate in a group that can help make a difference.”

Currently, 27 young people and seven adults are signed up to help with reconstruction activities. You may not be able to fly back to Mississippi, BUT YOU CAN STILL HELP. Transportation costs (buses and airfare) and the $20 per person per day lodging fee means we need to raise about $750 per person or $25,500 total.  Your financial contributions help rebuild the Katrina-torn community and help our youth learn the importance of helping others first hand. Your tax deductible donation is much appreciated.  It should be mailed to:

Church of the Resurrection/Mission Trip
c/o Sean Potts
399 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, California   94523-2837

Checks should be made out to Church of the Resurrection/Mission Trip.   We gladly accept your company's matching funds.