Grace UCC Mission & Outreach

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San Mar Family and Community Services

Recently we heard in worship from San Mar Family and Community Services, about ways we can help make a difference in the life of a foster child.  They are in particular need of gift cards for gifts on birthdays and holidays.  Rather than collect individual gift cards, we are asking that you donate to Grace Church and earmark your gift for "gift cards".   We will use the money to purchase gift cards and deliver them to San Mar for the children in need. 

To learn more about this community go to https://sanmarhope.org/

Many thanks for your help in helping an area child in need! 

 

Any questions, please reach out to our Missions Chair, Mike Davies at fluidmosaic@gmail.com" fluidmosaic@gmail.com

 

 

 

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Grace UCC Annual Coat & Sock Drive

 

We will begin collecting new warm socks and new, or gently used, winter coats!! The coats & socks will be collected in our Collection Boxes and provide them for the homeless community.   

 

 

 

       

 

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Volunteer Opportunities with City Youth Matrix! 

 

City Youth Matrix (CYM) is a local nonprofit that removes barriers so children can experience the wealth of enrichment opportunities that Frederick provides.

 

 

 

We guide our families through the process of selecting and registering for activities by helping them navigate the process from start to finish. We also provide help with activity fees and transportation to programs so families are empowered to access a diverse variety of extracurricular activities for their children.

 

 

 

City Youth Matrix is gearing up to add 18 new member families this January! This means more children placed in community enrichment programs and CYM activities and more parents empowered to help their families. 

 

This means our need for new volunteers to make this happen - is one of our very highest priorities. Please help us by saying "yes" to volunteering and also by sharing these opportunities with your friends, family and colleagues. 

 

Our most pressing needs are: Drivers, Interpreters, Family Liaisons, and Assistants at CYM events. PLEASE NOTE: Each of these 'jobs' take as little time as an hour or two. Just giving that little bit of time makes such a positive difference!

 

 

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ONGOING MISSION

FCAA Food Bank  “Grace Groceries”
COLLECTION CONTINUES!
Please drop your food bank items in the 3rd street entrance vestibule.
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS
NEEDED.  For EXAMPLE:
PEANUT BUTTER ~ PASTA ~ RICE ~
CEREAL ~ CANNED FISH & MEATS ~
CANNED SAUCES ~ And other non-perishables

 

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TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Announcing

A Community Outreach Project of

Grace United Church of Christ"

 
Frederick Gives Back is a community outreach project of Grace United Church of Christ in partnership with local volunteers, local restaurants, and local healthcare facilities. Inspired by the Frontline Foods movement, Frederick Gives Back takes a local, uniquely Frederick approach to a national sentiment: giving back to the healthcare workers who are sacrificing so much to help their communities.
 
The project is four-fold:

1. Volunteers work to raise funds, which are then

2. used to engage locally-owned restaurants. With the donated funds, the restaurants will

3. prepare and deliver nutritious meals to local healthcare facilities,

4. thereby providing a show of support to our healthcare workers.

 
At this time, Frederick Gives Back is starting the process to work with Frederick Health Hospital and 7th Street Sandwich Shop to bring our first partnership online. From there, we hope to be able to expand to include multiple restaurant and healthcare partners. We are currently accepting donations to be used for the project.
 
All donations will be made through Grace United Church of Christ, as the organization leading Frederick Gives Back. Grace Church will then be using these donations to pay our restaurant partners.
 

Donations may be made via
PayPal
Under (Optional) Use this donation for:
Click the arrow and choose; 
"Frederick Gives Back" 
from the list of giving programs.

 
Those interested in volunteering or in becoming restaurant partners, please reach out to Trevor Addie-Carter, Project Management Administrator, at trevor.grucc@gmail.com
 
Together we can make a difference!

Trevor Addie-Carter
Chairperson, Outreach Ministry Commission
Grace United Church of Christ
(240)-784-7986
trevor.grucc@gmail.com

 

• One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If bucket has been used, clean well but do not use if it has held chemicals of any kind.)
• Four scouring pads
• Seven sponges, including one large
• One scrub brush
• Eighteen reusable, lightweight dry cleaning towels (e.g. Handi wipes)
• One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
• One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
• One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles)
• One package of 48-50 clothespins
• Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
• Five dust masks
• Two pairs heavy-duty, waterproof dishwashing gloves (latex-free, non-surgical)
• One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather
• 24-28 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll and removed from carton
• One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent

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Mission, Outreach, and Volunteer Opportunities:

Frederick Community Action Agency’s (FCAA)

Soup Kitchen

Volunteers from Grace Church serve at the Soup Kitchen on the 3rd Sunday of even months. It's a rewarding mission experience and we always have fun. 

2021 Soup Kitchen SCHEDULE:

To Be Determinded

 

FCAA/Frederick FoodBank

On the third Sunday of every month, we dedicate the “Grace Groceries” that have

been collected in our little red wagon (in the narthex), and then deliver them to the

Frederick Foodbank. Thank you for your continued generosity!

COLLECTING NONPERISHABLES:  We ask that you bring nonperishable items or monetary donations that day.  All proceeds will go to Frederick Food Bank.

 

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The Good Samaritan Fund of Grace Church is designated for emergency relief to members and friends of Grace Church. Only the pastor and person in need know who receives assistance.   Donations to the fund are welcome at any time, in any amount. If you can help, please place a check in the offering plate made out to Grace Church with "Good Samaritan Fund" on the memo line.

Thank you!

 

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Past Projects

 

Special Offering for March: One Great Hour of Sharing

Words cannot capture the anguish of people when they lose everything in a disaster or have to leave it behind while fleeing war or conflict. Through One Great Hour of Sharing, lives are literally changed daily. Your support provides clean water, food, medicines, shelter, healthcare, education and so much more.

Our 2018 One Great Hour of Sharing collection total was $434.  Thank you for you generosity!  Please remember that you can give to this special mission offering online at any time at www.ucc.org/oghs. Thank you!