Outreach ministries:
The Episcopal Commons (Newport) and the Episcopal Gardens (Honaman House, Thompsontown) provides housing for low-income elderly/certified disabled persons.
Activities are sponsored by the church for the residents monthly such as Goodie Bags, BINGO, Craft Activities, Cook Outs and Trips.
Donations to Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank 
Each month we collect specific items to be donated to Neighbor Helping Neighbor.
Item List for 2024:
January: Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Parmesan Cheese and Shampoo, Body Soap and Hand Soap
February: Soup, Raman Noodles, Chef Boyardee and Tooth Paste and Tooth Brushes
March: Cereal, Oatmeal, Rolled Oats, Grits, Cream of Wheat and Deodorant and Razors
April: Juice, Jelly, Coffee and Tea and Tub/Tile and Floor Cleaners
May: Boxed Side Dishes: Rice, Pasta, Potatoes and Glass Cleaner and Spray Cleaners
June: Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruits and Dish Soap and Sanitizing Wipes
July: Condiments: Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Pickles, Dressings and Trash Bags
August: Cake Mixes, Frosting and paper Towels and Napkins
September: Canned Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes Flakes and Paper Plates
October: Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing Mix and Ziplock Bags
November: Canned Meats: Tuna, Chicken, Ham, etc. and Foil and Plastic Wrap
December: Sauerkraut, Canned Red Beets and Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener Sheets
We have a Community Food Pantry Box located at the corner of our parking lot. Community members are welcome to choose items needed from the box, as well as contribute items for others in need.
Adopt-a-Highway Litter Pickup Program
Each year, John, a member of our parish, organizes a road clean up day around Little Buffalo State Park.
Prayer Squares and Crosses Comfort Ministry
Members of the church and the community stitch crosses and prayer squares to provide peace and comfort to those who need it.
Organizations we support through our GTO (Giving to Others) program:
American Cancer Society
Leukemia/Lymphoma
Borough of Newport
Latino Center Juniata Co.
Perry County Council of the Arts
RIP Medical Debt
Bread of Life Outreach/Toys for Tots
Juniata County Library
Perry County Animal Rescue
Beth's Lunchbox
Central PA Youth Ministries
Christian Churches United
Episcopal Relief and Development
Kyle Weller Scholarship Fund
LEAF Project
Newport Ambulance League
Newport Farmer's Market
Newport Senior Center
Sonshine Ministries
The arc of Cumberland Perry
Thompsontown Fire Company
Dr. George H. and Mrs. Hettie S. Love "Love of Learning" Scholarship
Citizens Fire Company, Newport
Hamilton Health Center
Perry Housing Partnership/Emergency Warming Center
Bread of Life
Join Hands
Juniata County Food Pantry
Newport Library
Perry County Literacy Council
Stevenson School for Ministry
YWCA of Harrisburg
Gift Cards for Outdoor Pantry
Neighbor Helping Neighbor
Perry Human Services
Nativity is also proud to have participated in and supported the following:
Warren Van Buskirk House, New Bloomfield
Eagle House for veterans, New Bloomfield
Saint Barnabas Center for Ministry, Harrisburg
Bishop Masereka Christian Foundation
The Newport Ministerium Emergency Assistance Program
Ride to Read (supports the Newport Library)
