Outreach Programs
Birthday Sunday
Assembling “birthday parties in a box” for homeless shelters
In the spring, we support a MA non-profit organization that provides birthday party supplies to kids in homeless shelters. We assemble these during "Birthday Sunday" (photo) where we have a birthday cake for each month of the year and celebrate collectively the birthdays of everyone in the congregation!
Monthly donations to A Servant's Heart
Each month, we collect food items requested by A Servant's Heart Food Pantry on Franklin Street in Melrose. Founded in 1996, A Servant's Heart regularly supplies much-needed food to 150 families. We ask that contributions be brought any Sunday and left at the back of the sanctuary.
Holiday gift giving to local families and teens
In December, we partner with a local branch of the Red Cross to deliver requested holiday gifts and grocery gift cards to support local individuals and families whose holidays would perhaps be less cheerful without assistance. We do the same for emancipated teens living in a neighboring city.
Assembling hygiene kits for the Church World Service
In December, the congregation works together to assemble hygiene kits which will be sent wherever they’re needed around the world, reminding us that there are many parts of the world where people are suffering; and that together we can lend a hand.
Hosting hands-on activities at MHCC on MLK day
We host a site of the MLK Day of Service in Melrose, cooking a meal for Bread of Life. Last year we had the Senior High and Middle School Youth Groups working together with other volunteers. The Senior Youth Group prepared meals in the kitchen. The Middle School Youth group worked with families and youngsters from our community baking and decorating cookies.
The Sunday School Heifer International Fundraiser
MHCC’s Sunday School participated in a fundraiser supporting Heifer International, an organization that donates pigs, chickens and rabbits to provide income and nourishment to families in need. This year, children involved in MHCC’s Sunday school painted piggy banks and bunny banks to collect donations for the Heifer Project. Mystery bags and raffle tickets have also been made available for a small donation.
In the spring, we support a MA non-profit organization that provides birthday party supplies to kids in homeless shelters. We assemble these during "Birthday Sunday" (photo) where we have a birthday cake for each month of the year and celebrate collectively the birthdays of everyone in the congregation!
Monthly donations to A Servant's Heart
Each month, we collect food items requested by A Servant's Heart Food Pantry on Franklin Street in Melrose. Founded in 1996, A Servant's Heart regularly supplies much-needed food to 150 families. We ask that contributions be brought any Sunday and left at the back of the sanctuary.
Holiday gift giving to local families and teens
In December, we partner with a local branch of the Red Cross to deliver requested holiday gifts and grocery gift cards to support local individuals and families whose holidays would perhaps be less cheerful without assistance. We do the same for emancipated teens living in a neighboring city.
Assembling hygiene kits for the Church World Service
In December, the congregation works together to assemble hygiene kits which will be sent wherever they’re needed around the world, reminding us that there are many parts of the world where people are suffering; and that together we can lend a hand.
Hosting hands-on activities at MHCC on MLK day
We host a site of the MLK Day of Service in Melrose, cooking a meal for Bread of Life. Last year we had the Senior High and Middle School Youth Groups working together with other volunteers. The Senior Youth Group prepared meals in the kitchen. The Middle School Youth group worked with families and youngsters from our community baking and decorating cookies.
The Sunday School Heifer International Fundraiser
MHCC’s Sunday School participated in a fundraiser supporting Heifer International, an organization that donates pigs, chickens and rabbits to provide income and nourishment to families in need. This year, children involved in MHCC’s Sunday school painted piggy banks and bunny banks to collect donations for the Heifer Project. Mystery bags and raffle tickets have also been made available for a small donation.
Giving within the UCC
Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM) of the United Church of Christ (UCC)
United Church of Christ Special Collections ~ there are four special collections that we support throughout the year:
Neighbors in Need
Christmas Fund (formerly Veterans of the Cross)
One Great Hour of Sharing
Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM) of the United Church of Christ (UCC)
United Church of Christ Special Collections ~ there are four special collections that we support throughout the year:
Neighbors in Need
Christmas Fund (formerly Veterans of the Cross)
One Great Hour of Sharing
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