Community Christian Church to feed community, partners with UrbanReachSTL

The Community Christian Church prepares and serves meals using fresh food from its garden at UrbanReachSTL. Photo from Community Christian Church's Facebook page

Community Christian Church partners with UrbanReachSTL to help the community. On July 13, at 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., volunteers from this church will help feed this organization's clients. 

From Garden to Table 

Community Christian Church works with UrbanReachSTL for a series of serving opportunities in preparing and serving meals to those in need. As announced on the church's website, this summer and fall, the church will have a chance to provide meals for children, youth, and family members served by UrbanReachSTL. 

The meal will include fresh food from the church's garden. Serving dates in UrbanReachSTL downtown St. Louis include July 13, August 10, September 7, and October 5.

The Community Christian Church requests those interested in serving to contact the church office. 

According to its Facebook page, Community Christian Church harvested collard greens, hakurei turnips, green beans, and kohlrabi from its garden. The church extended its gratitude to kids – Tres and Tyson, who helped them in the garden. 

The garden ministry at Community Christian Church meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. 

UrbanReachSTL  

As per its website, this non–profit organization's mission is to empower and encourage long–term change in the streets, neighborhoods, homes, and surrounding communities of Columbus Square, St. Louis.

It aims to bring forth a story of hope and victory by breaking systematic poverty and crime.

Moreover, UrbanReachSTL aims to become a place where all individuals know they are known and loved by Jesus Christ. It believes that Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven. It is through his power that everyone is saved from sins. 

UrbanReachSTL provides opportunities for the community to connect and grow in their faith. These opportunities include Summer Bible Club, Summer Overnight Camp, Young Men and Women Weekly Bible Study, Parent Support Groups, and Mentorship Program. 

This organization partners with St. Louis Public School, Patrick Henry Downtown Academy Dance Team, and local and out-of-town mission teams to serve its clients and the community. 

About Community Christian Church 

Principles of the Church

According to its website, Community Christian Church is open and affirming. It focuses on loving God and loving others. It welcomes all, no matter where they are on their faith journey.

This community is a loving church family, a Christian church – Disciples of Christ Congregation. It is rooted in the inclusiveness of its diversity. Furthermore, it establishes its faith community through service with others, and personal faith transformation seeks to glorify the goodness of the Lord's creation.

As stated on its Facebook page, Community Christian Church is located at 623 Meramec Station Rd., Manchester. Mission Ministry at Community Christian Church offers avenues for the congregation to be involved in projects and activities, so all can become disciples who serve the Lord, each other, and its surroundings. 

Blood Drive at the Community Christian Church happens on Sundays, four times yearly. The church invites everyone to join in support of the Red Cross. Local Mission Projects at various times, opportunities arise to do projects that serve the community. 

 

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