Jesus said, “As you have cared for the most vulnerable, marginalized, and hurting, you have cared for me” (Matthew 25:40, paraphrased). Partner Organizations The Board of Christian Action maintains an active relationship with many organizations that are doing essential work to serve our wider community. Our relationship includes… Read More »Compassionate Community
On February 16, members of Salisbury UCC helped to prepare and serve the “Feel the Warmth” dinner, offered weekly by nOURish BRIDGEPORT, Inc., a volunteer-led nonprofit that is a part of our sister congregation, United Congregational Church of Bridgeport. [modula id=”14523″]
Peggy and Dave Heck, Janet Kaufman, and Jeanette Weber pitched in at a “Feel the Warmth” dinner in February — one of the programs of nOURish BRIDGEPORT, Inc., an inspiration of the Rev. Sara Smith, Esq. and United Congregational Church, Bridgeport. [modula id=”12642″]
Over the past couple of weeks several volunteers in our church have reached out to front line workers in our church community and beyond by sending cards expressing our gratitude for their work. To date, 84 cards have been sent by 10 volunteers! We would like to continue… Read More »Gratitude with a Fold in It!
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” Those words, written over 30 years ago by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, remind us that indifference can never bridge the divide of hate. And, today, they should serve as a call to action… Read More »LGBTQ Organizations Unite to Combat Racial Violence
Joanne Hayhurst, of our church’s Board of Christian Action, shared this valuable and timely opportunity: Dear Friends, I hope this finds you safe and healthy. If you are looking for ways to help our community respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are two local groups that are sewing 100%… Read More »Volunteer Opportunity: Sewing Masks
On December 14, sixteen people from Salisbury traveled to Bridgeport to help prepare and serve a “Feel the Warmth Dinner” for 170 people who came out on a bitterly cold night. Our donation enabled them to prepare a delicious dinner of roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green… Read More »Feel the Warmth Dinner in Bridgeport
nOURish BRIDGEPORT, Inc. is a food-centered, volunteer-powered, community-anchored not-for-profit, bringing hope to Bridgeport through direct service programs. In a years-long partnership, members of Salisbury UCC regularly visit nOURish BRIDGEPORT, Inc., helping to prepare and serve meals and carrying our affection and committed support to our neighbors.
The Salisbury Housing Committee creates affordable rental housing; the Salisbury Housing Trust develops affordable housing for ownership. These two groups of volunteers lead our community in advocating on behalf of neighbors who would otherwise be unable to reside in Salisbury because of our skewed housing prices.
Chore Service, Inc.
EXTRAS (Extended Time for Recreational Activities in Salisbury) is a Connecticut state-licensed non-profit housed at Salisbury Central School. The mission of EXTRAS is to provide an affordable, safe and educational environment for school-age children while encouraging positive social, emotional and physical development.
Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwest Connecticut
Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals, Inc.
Hispaniola Health Partners
Housatonic Youth Services Bureau
