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By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35
Youth Serving at Christ Church
We hope to allow our youth to develop a serving heart that understands and desires our call to be Christ's hands in our world today both locally and globally. We hope to accomplish these goals by educating our youth about the needs of the world and by developing relationships with communities in need. May
- Emergency Winter Shelter: Dates to be determined. Opportunity to serve homeless men at New Shelter on Statesville Avenue. Prefer 16 years or older (younger mature teens welcome if parents/mentor attend with them). Work serving dinner, assisting with check-in or handing out linens, 5:30 - 9:30 PM. Contact Closs Gilmer, rgilmer@carolina.rr.com or Aimee Norman, normana@christchurchcharlotte.org.
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July
August
- Glory Ridge is a Christian work camp located in western NC in Madison County. It is a very rustic camp sitting on a ridge overlooking the French Broad River. We will be serving those in the surrounding county, making repairs, and doing work projects as needed. Drew Courtright one of our new youth ministers who will join us at the end of July, will be leading the trip. Glory Ridge is a very special place for him where he served and led in years past. You can expect long work days with great experiences and evenings filled with cooking, debriefing, worship, music, laughter and building community among peers. We won’t forget to throw in a day or two of fun like rafting and such!! Registration forms can be downloaded here. Let us know if you are interested and we will start building a team for Glory Ridge. The middle school mission trip is for rising 7th – rising 9th graders. Contact Anne Ratcliffe if you have questions 704 714-7941 or ratcliffea@christchurchcharlotte.org. Sunday, August 7th - Saturday, August 13th
Year Round Opportunities for Youth (self scheduled)
Millennium Development Goal/Monthly Projects
occur each month at Christ Church. Youth are invited to assist with "drives" for supplies or raising awareness/money for monthly tasks. Contact: Aimee Norman, normana@christchurchcharlotte.org for more information.
Crisis Assistance
offers emergency financial assistance for Housing and Utilities to people experiencing a crisis. Opportunities include: 1) Muffin Ministry (provide a friendly face, muffins and/or coffee to clients while they wait their turn in line). 2) Clothing Assistants (assist in receiving, sorting, inspecting and hanging donations. Greatest need is Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, also Tuesday evenings until 9:00 PM and the first, second, and third Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM). Contact Michelle Hamilton at 704-371-3001 to schedule a date to serve.
Samaritan House
offers homeless people a place to recuperate after they have been released from the hospital. Families are invited to cook a meal or bake cookies, then deliver to Samaritan House (located in front lawn of YWCA on Park Road). Other opportunities are available (doing loads of laundry, light cleaning, etc.) Contact Tom Holmes at 704-527-1130 to schedule a meal or help with other activities.
Loaves and Fishes
collects, sorts, donates and distributes canned and non-perishable food to people in crisis. Children six years and older are invited to sort and/or pack donated food with a parent. Get a group of six-eight people together for a flexible time slot or sign up to be with any "team" on Wednesday or Friday mornings. Teens are invited to come (parental supervision not necessary). Contact Valerie Crockett to serve at 704-523-4333.
Hope Haven
provides housing and vocational assistance to adults. Families are invited to put together toiletries kits (soap, toothpaste, etc) for guests and deliver to site. Teens are invited to come with parents and help organize their clothing cupboard. Contact Lynn Bradley Hitch to schedule clothes sorting 704-372-8809.
YWCA (Women in Transition Program)
serves women moving from homelessness back into the workplace. Collection drive to create "Welcome packets" are always needed (new twin sheet sets, pillows, twin mattress pads, quilts, stationary, stamps, coffee mugs). Contact Aimee Norman normana@christchurchcharlotte.org or Kirsten Sikkelee 704-525-5770 X217.
Urban Ministry Center
provides services and lunch daily to our homeless Neighbors. Families are invited to sign up for date to assist with making and serving lunch - open seven days a week. Contact Aimee Norman, normana@christchurchcharlotte.org or Jo Conrad 704-347-3570.
Society of St. Andrews
provides gleaning opportunities for our local fields, so that produce not selected by grocery stores might be given to food banks and shelters. Contact Marilyn Marks at 704-553-1730.
The list of service opportunities for parishioners is endless! The above list is a brief list of easy ideas for Youth. For more information or specifics, please feel free to contact Aimee Norman, Outreach and Mission Director at normana@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6940.
 
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