MORE outreach opportunities

Here are some additional opportunities for Christian service, locally and beyond.  Learn here what the activity is, what is needed, whom to contact.  ​Get involved!

KREM (Kearsarge Regional Ecumenical Ministries)
A consortium of local churches meeting the everyday needs of area people when other services are unavailable.
Needed:  $$$, donated at ecumenical services and other events around town.
Contact:  Froncie Quinn; Jackie Thompson

The Giving Tree
Our contribution to the Lake Sunapee Regional VNA’s Community Christmas Project to provide Christmas gifts to needy families.  The LSRVNA provides instructions each November.
Needed:  Gifts matched to identified wishes.
Contact:  Judy Wheeler

ChiPs - Toys for Children of Incarcerated
A collection of toys for incarcerated parents to give their children for Christmas.
Needed:  Unwrapped toys collected in October.
Contact:  Volunteers

Meals to the Rescue
Provides meals to parishioners who are ill or otherwise need help.
Needed:  Help cooking and delivering meals. Respond to "Meal Train" requests.
Contact:  Sharon Blain

Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Collection of money during November to provide for seasonal food  purchases—a joint effort with other churches.
Needed:  $$$.   Contact:  Mark Kellett

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Provides prayer shawls to parishioners or community members for whom we are praying.  Come work with the Craft Group.
Needed:  Knitting or crocheting.  See www.shawlministry.com for sample patterns. 
Contact:  Craft Group.

The Seamen’s Church Institute
The Institute provides spiritual, social services, and professional support to mariners.
Needed:  Knitted hats and scarves; clean and gently used men’s sweaters and jackets; toiletries; playing cards and paperback books.  For patterns and info see http://seamenschurch.org/christmas-at-sea or contact person.  Contact:  Becky Rylander; Shelly Boucher

Pocket Crosses
Pocket-size crosses available in a basket by the door to the nave in exchange for a free will gift to benefit LSR Food Bank, KREM, and the Friendly Kitchen.
Needed:  Buy a cross or two and/or lend woodworking help.
Contact:  Harvey Best

Annual Crop Walk
Regional, intergenerational walk around Pleasant Lake to raise funds for hunger relief.  Last Sunday in September.
Needed:  Walk and/or donate $$$.
Contact:  Alison Seward

WishList  NH
Run by a local church, WishList NH meets specific clothing needs of NH families in emergency situations.
Email Wishlist NH to get notifications of current needs.
Contact:  [email protected]