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Christ supports the national and international outreach programs of the
United Church of Christ. In addition, we participate in local outreach
programs, supplying hands-on volunteers, as well as material and financial
aid. As a church in an active
community, we regularly make our facilities available to non-profit groups
such as Alanon, SLAA, COSA, and the MOMS' ClubŪ.
Specific current outreach programs include:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Constructs houses
for low-income families.
KIRK CARE - Collects and distributes food,
clothing and furniture and provides counseling for both personal and
work-related problems.
EDUCARE - Provides intervention and training to
prepare children for Kindergarten.
OPERATION FOOD SEARCH - Distributes food,
clothing, and household items to over 95,000 individuals every month in
St. Louis and many surrounding counties.
A Christmas in July "collection" of goods helps
support two local
Ministries.
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES - At Christmas, we
"adopt" families served by St. John's and provide presents and food for
them.
The committee also considers and responds to
many other appeals, remembering to be good stewards of God's gifts.
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