Two Episcopal churches are in the news for providing venues for Covid vaccinations — Iglesia Episcopal Jesús de Nazaret (in Orlando) and Calvary Episcopal (in Memphis).
Orlando Church Reaches Out To Those Who May Be Vaccine Hesitant – NPR: Father Jose Rodriguez of Iglesia Episcopal Jesús de Nazaret is interviewed about his church’s efforts to reach the vaccine-hesitant in the Spanish-speaking community — the vaccination opportunities his church provides, and his words of encouragement for getting the vaccine.
Downtown Memphis church hosts pop-u
p vaccination shop – WREG
“We see about 150 men every single Sunday,” Christine Todd, Calvary Dir. of Community Ministries, said. “So it’s only fitting this has become a sorta one stop shop. Racks of clothes, shoes, and don’t forget the toiletries. It’s all available to those in need.”
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But now Calvary Episcopal is offering more. With the help of Memphis Fire, vaccine shots are available along with help to fill out documents.