Grace Church offers shelter from the cold

From the diocese of Bethlehem-

A local church will provide temporary shelter to those in need on cold winter nights.

The Grace Episcopal Church, located at 827 Church St., Honesdale, will provide an emergency, temporary shelter, dubbed “Warmth in the Night.”

“We are beginning simply with warm bedding, a pot of soup and fellowship,” said Reverend Edward Erb, rector of the Grace Church.

The Church will be open from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. to provide the emergency housing for the homeless and those at risk on winter nights when the temperature and/or wind chill factor falls below zero degrees Fahrenheit, Rev. Erb said.

Each patron will receive a cot and bedding, labeled with their name, to be re-used throughout the season. Toiletry items and supplies will be provided for the guests and a shower facility is in the works.

Rev. Erb said a simple meal of soup and bread, as well as cold and hot drinks, will be offered.

The Church will also provide social activities with a television, movies, games, and children’s activities.

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