SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Alegria

During the fall and spring Stanwich offers a program called Alegria, which teaches English to non-English speaking adults to help them be better prepared for interacting in American culture. 

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Stanwich partners with Bridgeport Rescue Mission in their aid to the poor, homeless and recovering in the greater Bridgeport area.

Children’s Village

Located in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Children's Village is home to over 300 boys ages 5-18 who cannot remain in their normal family homes.  Stanwich youth visit the children and engage in games, singing and other fun activities.  Stanwich also supports church member Co Holby in her chaplaincy

among the youth living there.

Greenwich Chaplaincy

Stanwich supports church member Rev. Dr. Heather Parkinson Wright in

her work at Greenwich Chaplaincy with the sick and elderly.

Kairos

This mission, which means “In God’s Time”, brings Christ’s love and forgiveness to incarcerated individuals and their families, and assists prisoners to become productive citizens.  Kairos Prison Ministry

Midnight Run

Stanwich volunteers travel to New York City to provide clothing, food, toiletries and, most importantly, care and concern to the homeless.  The entire congregation contributes items for the project.  Midnight Run assembles the homeless at pre-determined locations so that our group can serve them.  

Neighbor to Neighbor

Stanwich organizes donations of food and clothing for this local organization

in Greenwich, and sends a group of volunteers to help out in the thrift shop several times during the year.

New Covenant House

Stanwich provides lunch and fellowship to the residents of this homeless shelter in Stamford several times during the year.  

Pilgrim Tower

At this senior residence in Stamford, a representative from Stanwich meets weekly with residents for Bible study and discussion. 

Pivot   

On the Sunday before Thanksgiving each year Stanwich invites the men

of Pivot Ministries, an addiction rehabilitation program in Norwalk and Bridgeport, for worship followed by a turkey dinner.  The congregation also donates a month's supply of groceries for the men to take back to Pivot House.

Youth Ministries   

Many members of Stanwich are involved in leadership roles in Young Life, FOCUS and other Christian organizations that support and disciple teens. 

Other   

Many Stanwich members serve the local community by giving their time,

talent and resources to sustain and develop numerous local ministries

that provide for the poor, promote the welfare of children and the elderly,

protect the environment, protect the abused and neglected, and uphold

justice for the oppressed.