Christ Church members serve the community and beyond in a variety of ways; with volunteer time and through our financial support. Below is a list of the Outreach Ministries we support.
Emmaus House is an Episcopal settlement house in Peoplestown, the area around Turner Field, providing many services and programs for the people in that neighborhood. Christ Church provides financial support, participates in its Christmas programs, and provides volunteers for programs like the summer Freedom School. https://www.emmaushouseatlanta.org
Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD)—ERD is the international relief and development agency of The Episcopal Church, and a separate 501(c)(3). Our parish representative receives information about ERD’s needs and activities, and disseminates it to the parish. Christ Church has generously donated funds through Mission of Mercy collections, and through special collections for disasters locally and around the world.
For more information, contact Karen Swenson.
Christ Church partnered with St. Joseph’s of Arimathea Church and School in Jasmin, Haiti, in 2007. We are financially committed to contribute monthly to student scholarships and teacher salaries. Contact Mary Ann Fair for more information.
Christ Church is the co-founder of Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries, a 30+ year old organization that serves families and individuals in the Norcross area.
NCM provides emergency assistance to families in our community who are in crisis (food, clothing, and financial aid for housing and utility bills.) Additional programs include ESOL classes, Job Fairs, and Consumer Credit Counseling.
Christ Church Episcopal is committed to supporting the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry through food drives, toy drives at Christmas, recruiting volunteers, and providing financial support each year as part of our Outreach budget. Contact Mary Ann Fair for more information.
For more information about NCM: www.ourncm.org
Path to Shine, a Jubilee Center of the Episcopal Church USA, is a local non-profit 100% funded through the support of generous donors which seeks to inspire children to achieve hope-filled dreams by educating and encouraging them through free mentoring, tutoring, and life enrichment. Christ Church supports Path to Shine at Norcross Elementary with volunteers and supplies. If you would like to volunteer with Path to Shine through us, please contact Gayle Morris.
Rainbow Village was founded by Christ Church in 1991. The mission of Rainbow Village is to transform the lives of homeless families with children by providing a stable community and services that instill initiative and accountability for future generations. Multiple outreach programs throughout the year at Christ Church help support Rainbow Village, including donations of furniture and household goods, and monetary gifts through Mission of Mercy collections. Contact Rita Boughrum for more information.
The sewing guild at Christ Church was established in 2007. We meet at the church or in our homes to sew and enjoy fellowship. We have women who sew, women who design, and women who iron. This past year we made quilts and table runners to sell. All proceeds went to our Haiti Mission. Costumes were made for performers with the “Christ Church Players” and we have made vestments as they are needed. If you interested in joining our group, please contact Karyn Angstadt.
STORE HOURS: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday
The Christ Church Thrift Shop is located on the middle level of The Activity Center – just look for the signs!
Our Thrift Shop meets a vital need for those in our community, selling gently used clothing, kitchenware and small home furnishings. We always need helping hands and we encourage volunteers from the parish as well as the community. Donations are accepted during the hours that the Thrift Shop is open. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Rosa Hernandez, Thrift Shop Store Manager.
CA – Meets Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:00pm – 9:30pm in the Activity Center. For more information please contact Milton Garlick at 770/298-4394 or Bill Barnes at 404/964-8417.