COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city.”
Jeremiah 29:7
We’re not content to build a great church.
We want to help build a great city, for all people!
God calls us to weave ourselves into the fabric of our community, and to seek our neighbors’ good.
We are privileged to be able to partner with others to work for the good of the city! Here are some of our partnerships:
Grace House
The Grace House is a residential treatment program for mothers in recovery, and their children. We provide transportation to church, mentoring, enriching activities and other supports to the residents and staff. Contact Deana Willems to find out more or to get involved!
Straight Ahead Ministry
Volunteers share the love of Christ with students in lock-up facilities throughout the region through friendship and Bible Study. Find out more, or contact Marc O’Neil to get involved!
Refugee Resettlement
College Church provides a Circle of Care for a refugee family in Northampton. Find out more, or contact Dollene Targan.
The Gap
Wednesday and Fridays, 7-10am (Nov 1 - May 1)
Most local shelters require their residents to vacate their facilities by 7am. During the winter months many of these residents are cold and hungry and have nowhere to go. The Gap Program helps to address this “gap” by providing a warm place, a hot breakfast, and friendly faces.
For more information, contact Dick Pelosi.
Operation Christmas Child
Every November, roughly 10,000 shoeboxes filled with gifts pass through our campus on their way to children living in poverty all over the world. In addition, our congregation hosts an annual packing party where hundreds of shoeboxes are packed and prayed over before shipping!
Throughout the year, College Church partners with other organizations, including: