What We Do Mission & Ministry in the Diocese Our diocese has much to be proud of that provides great opportunities to enrich our ministry together. The Bishop’s Annual Ministries Appeal is an annual call for people throughout the Diocese to support specific ministries that offer hope to those in need in our own backyard. While we hope our new bishop will consider supporting these ministries, we know there will be opportunities to adopt new ministries as well. Some of the ministries supported are:
THE CLAGGETT CENTER
The Claggett Center, located in western Maryland, has been a retreat and conference center for mission and ministry for our diocese since 1952. THE SUTTON SCHOLARS
Set on over 220 acres in Adamstown, Maryland, along the Monocacy River, Claggett offers a variety
The Sutton Scholars® High School Enrichment Program helps Baltimore youth become confident, competent individuals by teaching them life skills necessary to develop socially and emotionally in order to achieve academic, workplace, and personal success. This was one ministry that almost everyone commented we should continue. Some suggested we expand this program to include more of the diocese than just Baltimore City.
of accommodations to serve not only guests, campers, and diocesan events, but also hosts a multitude of secular and religious non-profit groups including educational institutions and social justice organizations. Adults and youth give Claggett high praise as a place where they can find joy and peace. Raising the Barn is a capital campaign to renovate one of the most iconic buildings on campus. The project will create sacred space on the barn’s main floor and provide meeting room for 273 people with modern accessible amenities. Renovations to the lower level will provide dining for 192 people. The first round of fund raising, launched last summer, has already raised more than 80% of its $3 million goal.
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