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South Congregational Church
Temple Street
Kennebunkport, Maine

Outreach

Mission and outreach efforts of South Church in the wider community

Cathedral in the Common

August 8th -

Following our summer outdoor worship on the river green, a group from South Church drove to Boston to visit the Cathedral in the Common.

They took with them over 150 sandwiches, other food and socks supplied by members of South Church to hand out to those who came to worship on the Common that morning.

Thank yous go to those who served on behalf of South Church in Boston, to all who made sandwiches, organized the packing of lunches and supplies and to Hannaford Supermarket in Kennebunk for generously donating 80 pounds of bananas.


Food Pantry

There is a box in the hall for donations to the Kennebunk Food Pantry. We deliver donations monthly. Because the pantry can make dollars stretch further than food, we will also have a basket for monetary donations on Communion Sundays.

As we receive food for the spirit, we have the opportunity to help feed those who are hungry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Did you know ...

...at least 70% of the funds allocated to South Church's Outreach Committee go to local organizations and initiatives? While worthwhile projects such as New Orleans mission trips and the AMIGOS project grab our attention, the bulk of Outreach contributions go to local organizations including Caring Unlimited, Good Shepherd Food Bank, York County Shelter, Harvest Café - the list goes on and on!

This year, the members of the Outreach Committee have been focused on providing opportunities for all of us in the South Church congregation who wish to do so to be involved in reaching out in the service of others. Your response has been amazing! Please check the Outreach bulletin board for activity signups. Information on upcoming activities will also be listed in the church bulletins, Newsletters, and the South Church website.

2010 Outreach Board

Nick Branchina
Cindy Brockway
Margarete Driver
Ken Hills
Nancy Jandro
Ginny McLaughlin
John Merry
Scott Negley
Greg Scott
June Short
Susan Twombly
Susan Walters

July 18, 2010

Lord's Point, Kennebunk Beach

Most of you have heard or read Morven Troost's moving tribute to her daughter, Ellie. In support of the Troost family and of Caring Unlimited's work with battered women and their families, South Church participated as a group, South Church for Ellie, in Nicole'sRun.

A total of $2486 was collected in pledges; most of this coming from South Church members. In addition, 28 people walked/ran for Ellie, adding over $560 in registration fees.

Rev. Charles came to the beach to send us off with a prayer and God-speed on a beautiful Sunday morning, and June Short had welcome refreshments set up for our return to South Church. A special thank you goes to Martha Larkin, who created the logo for our posters and tee shirt decals. People who saw the bright decals on our tee shirts asked about them, thus creating a greater awareness of South Church in the wider community.