Interfaith Hospitality Network
Christ Church is one of 12 host congregations in the Fitchburg and Leominster area who participate in the Interfaith Hospitality Network, which is a program that brings shelter, meals and support services to families without homes. IHN's are a cost-efficient, effective, and replicable community response to family homelessness. Because IHN make use of existing community resources, they can be implemented quickly, without major start-up costs. Hosting rotates weekly among the 12 host congregations in the Network. During each parish's one week rotation volunteers provide cooking and serving meals; playing with children or helping them with homework; interacting with guests, with respect and compassion.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a week long summer outreach program that invites children in grades K - 5 to hear the good news of Jesus Christ in dramatic and creative ways. There is no cost to attend the program and children do not need to belong to Christ Church in order to attend. Over the years this has become a powerful outreach to bring Jesus Christ to the children of our neighborhoods.
Open Door
This ministry offers companionship and support once a week to people of the neighborhood by opening our doors and offering free coffee, food and fellowship. Scripture reading, receiving prayer requests, and praying for one another is also offered. For some that choose to join during the devotional, it may be the only worship experience they experience regularly.
Coat and Hat Ministry
This ministry provides clean and seasonal hats, coats, gloves, socks, blankets, and sleeping bags, to homeless and low income individuals and families in the community. The Minstry is run out of the church and is supported completely through clothing and bedding donations by the parish.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a week long summer outreach program that invites children in grades K - 5 to hear the good news of Jesus Christ in dramatic and creative ways. There is no cost to attend the program and children do not need to belong to Christ Church in order to attend. Over the years this has become a powerful outreach to bring Jesus Christ to the children of our neighborhoods.
Open Door
This ministry offers companionship and support once a week to people of the neighborhood by opening our doors and offering free coffee, food and fellowship. Scripture reading, receiving prayer requests, and praying for one another is also offered. For some that choose to join during the devotional, it may be the only worship experience they experience regularly.
Coat and Hat MinistryThis ministry provides clean and seasonal hats, coats, gloves, socks, blankets, and sleeping bags, to homeless and low income individuals and families in the community. The Minstry is run out of the church and is supported completely through clothing and bedding donations by the parish.