Veteran's Ministry
The Veteran Ministry is 
a group of veterans and their spouses who are dedicated to “Taking Care of Veterans.”
We support a variety of local veteran organizations including Luke Air Force Base.
Our support includes comfort hygiene bags, clothing and food. We will begin a “Movies for Vets” program this fall offering inspirational movies and fellowship.
Leader: Sam Conley
Meals for Veterans
Currently 180 Veterans are living in a transitional housing facility run by US Vets Inc.. Many live in “Motel style rooms” with a hot plate and small refrigerator and a microwave to prepare their meals. They are isolated and have little or no contact with the community.
The Advent Feed the Vets meal program provides a home cooked meal on the 5th Fridays throughout the year. The Advent Team provides 8-10 caring men and women to prepare, deliver, and serve 100 + Veterans. This meal provides an opportunity for our congregation to interact with the Veterans in a ministry of presence, an opportunity to interact, pray or just chat with a caring member of the community, thus reducing isolation and assisting in their transition to civilian life.
The Veteran’s feeding ministry has been in existence since 2014, with Advent joining the ministry in 2020. Since 2014 - 5 Episcopal congregations have together provided more than 36,640 meals. Each parish outreach budget provides the funds to support this ministry.
Jack Hanstein is the current Ministry Coordinator and can be reached at
