Christ Church is one of many 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 member 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.

The Food Pantry is open to the public each Monday from 9 AM to 2 PM.  Those who come are given a shopping bag and are allowed to fill it with things they will use.  We serve between 8 - 20 people per week.  Donations are made by parishioners and can be left in the back of the church to be presented at the Offering.  Donations are also accepted in the parish office.

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 they experience regularly.

This 'close-knit' group meets Saturday afternoons for prayer, fellowship and to share in the art of knitting together.  They produce shawls for at-home-parishioners; hats, scarves and mittens for those living on the streets during the winter; caps for cancer patients; and other creative projects as they arise.