Category: Outreach

Mission 1

MCC is participating in a national UCC initiative to help those in need called Mission 1.  Between 11/1/11 and 11/11/11 we are hoping to collect 1111 items of non-perishable food and raise $1111 for the Monroe Food pantry.  Most of this will occur at Potatoes for the Pantry.  On November 6, after the second church [...]

Friday October 28th, 2011 in Outreach, Potatoes for the Pantry | No Comments »

Potatoes for the Pantry November 6th at 11:45am in Wilton Hall

  This year, Potatoes for the Pantry comes with a special challenge.  Across the nation, UCC churches are joining together from 11/1/11 to 11/11/11 to draw attention to issues of hunger and to take action to help those in need.  Through this outreach, called Mission One, we want to create an impact both locally and [...]

Friday October 14th, 2011 in Outreach, Potatoes for the Pantry | No Comments »

St. George’s Meal Prep Help Needed Today After Coffee Hour

  We will be preparing the food for the St. George’s dinner immediately following 10:30 worship in the kitchen. If anyone needs service hours or would like to spend a few minutes assembling the chili, the help would be much appreciated!   Thanks! Stacy Andreczyk

Friday October 14th, 2011 in Outreach, St. George's Supper | No Comments »

Thanks so much for your generous donations for Heifer International

So far we have collected $80 which will support families in other countries for a very long time. After receiving your gift of livestock or plants they learn to be self-suffient and less dependent on others. Take a look at the poster next to the collection bottle to get more information. Your spare change will [...]

Friday October 14th, 2011 in Morning Circle, Outreach | No Comments »

Neighbors in Need October 2nd

On October 2nd we will gather the annual Neighbors in Need offering, which supports the United Church of Christ’s ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Contributions can be made in plate, or online at any time at www.ucc.org/nin. Please give as generously as you can, and thank you for your support.

Friday September 30th, 2011 in News & Notices, Outreach | No Comments »

Potatoes for the Pantry, Nov 6th, 11:45 am

Join the Board of Christian Outreach and Jr. PF for a special baked potato lunch with all your favorite toppings!  Suggested donation is $5/person and a food item to donate to the food pantry. If you can’t attend but would like to make a donation, please note “Potatoes for the Pantry” on the check or envelope. [...]

Friday September 30th, 2011 in Outreach, Potatoes for the Pantry | No Comments »

It Takes Many Hands To Make a Difference!

Shoppers, Cooks & Servers are needed for the St. George’s Community Supper on Monday October 17th.  We understand that it is a very busy time of the year.  We need your help!  Look for our poster in Wilton Hall to sign up to join the gang.  Help with the shopping by taking a tag (with [...]

Friday September 30th, 2011 in Outreach, St. George's Supper | No Comments »

Mission: 1

Nov. 1-11, 2011…  ONE UNITED CHURCH on a shared mission for 11 powerful days to feed the hungry and confront food-related injustice. This is MISSION: 1 In 11 days, the United Church of Christ will collect more than 1 MILLION ITEMS OF HEALTHY FOOD and other household items for local food banks and outreach services. [...]

Wednesday September 14th, 2011 in News & Notices, Outreach | No Comments »

MCC Winetasting to Benefit Habitat for Humanity 7pm on September 17

. This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with each other and new friends.  Everyone is asked to bring a donation of at least $10 per person, and appetizer or dessert, and a wine glass.  For more information please speak with either Kate Parker-Burgard or Clark Gingras.    

Wednesday September 14th, 2011 in Habitat, Outreach | No Comments »

Family Mission Trip Weekend: Oct 21-23rd at SLCC

Come one, come all to the 2nd Annual Family Mission Trip to Silver Lake.  If you haven’t been there, it’s a serene slice of nature in the Litchfield hills.  For me, it was an opportunity to become acquainted with my fellow MCC members.  We hiked, gardened, sang in front of the fire and cried at [...]

Wednesday September 14th, 2011 in Christian Education, Mission Trips | No Comments »

The MCC winetasting to benefit Habitat for Humanity is going to be September 17 at the Fracassini’s house.

 This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with each other and new friends.  Everyone is asked to bring a donation of at least $10 per person, and appetizer or dessert, and a wine glass.  For more information please speak with either Kate Parker-Burgard or Clark Gingras.  

Thursday September 1st, 2011 in Habitat, Outreach | No Comments »

Habitat for Humanity Fun Run: October 8, 2011

The Adult Pilgrim Fellowship invites you to participate in the Columbus Day Run for Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, October 8th.  The Race begins at 9:30, registration begins at 8am. The route is a 3.1 mile loop through Seaside Park, Bridgeport. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Following the race and [...]

Thursday September 1st, 2011 in Fellowship, Habitat | No Comments »

Covenant to Care Back to School Request

Please consider a donation to supply a child in the care of our DCF social workers with much needed school supplies and a book bag.  This Summer shop for a needy child while you shop for your own child!   We have MANY children who need our help to give them a good start to the new school [...]

Friday August 5th, 2011 in Covenant to Care, Outreach | No Comments »

The Monroe Food Pantry Needs The Following Items

Food Items: Vegetable or olive oil Grape or strawberry jelly Mayonnaise Large cans of baked beans Apple Juice or Cranberry Juice Tuna Fish or Canned Chicken Cereal: Cheerios, Rice Krispies. Kids Cereals, Progresso Soups, chicken broth, beef broth Rice a Roni, Pasta Roni, Hamburger Helper Pineapple chunks or slices Canned peas Spaghettios Regular tea Instant [...]

Friday August 5th, 2011 in Monroe Food Pantry, Outreach | No Comments »

St. George’s Supper August 15th

We are looking forward to serving the next meal for Calvary St. George on Monday August 15th. In keeping with a summer tradition, we will be serving hotdogs with all the fixing’s to the guests.  Please consider helping by signing up to serve, shop or make a monetary donation to cover the cost of the hotdogs.  [...]

Friday July 29th, 2011 in Outreach, St. George's Supper | No Comments »

The Monroe Food Pantry Needs the Following Items:

Food Items: Vegetable or olive oil Grape or strawberry jelly Mayonnaise Large cans of baked beans Apple Juice or Cranberry Juice Tuna Fish or Canned Chicken Cereal: Cheerios, Rice Krispies. Kids Cereals, Progresso Soups, chicken broth, beef broth Rice a Roni, Pasta Roni, Hamburger Helper Pineapple chunks or slices Canned peas Spaghettios Regular tea Instant [...]

Thursday July 28th, 2011 in Monroe Food Pantry, Outreach | No Comments »

The Monroe Department of Social Services is collecting school supplies for families in need.

Please help to make the “back to school” experience easier for parents and their children.  The following items are needed: Flash Drive Pocket folders Highlighters Single Subject notebooks Composition books Magic markers Colored pencils/ Crayons Index cards Filler paper Red pens Glue sticks Scissors Book socks Pencil boxes 1 ½” binders 1” binders There will [...]

Thursday July 28th, 2011 in News & Notices, Outreach | No Comments »

August 15th at 7pm Mustard Seed Needs Your Help for the “Big Hang!”

We have sorted and tagged all the clothes and they are ready to hang on the racks. It is a big job and we need lots of help so we can re-open the Mustard Seed on August 18th. We will have a sign up sheet in Wilton Hall. Please contact Peggy Villani with any questions. [...]

Thursday July 28th, 2011 in Mustard Seed, Outreach | No Comments »

Family Mission Trip October 21-23

 SAVE THE DATE! Friday October 21st to Sunday October 23st our MCC community is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Family Mission trip to Silver Lake. If you haven’t been there, it’s a serene slice of nature in the Litchfield hills.    For me, it was an opportunity to become acquainted with my fellow MCC members.  [...]

Wednesday July 13th, 2011 in Mission Trips, Outreach | No Comments »

Annual Family Mission Trip October 21st-23rd

SAVE THE DATE! Friday October 21st to Sunday October 23st our MCC community is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Family Mission trip to Silver Lake. If you haven’t been there, it’s a serene slice of nature in the Litchfield hills.    For me, it was an opportunity to become acquainted with my fellow MCC members.  [...]

Wednesday June 29th, 2011 in Adult Missions, Christian Education | No Comments »