For more information or to join one of these groups, please fill out the additional information form at the bottom of this page.
HOLIDAY BASKETS
Providing Meals to families in need during the three holidays of Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We welcome all assistance in the planning, collecting, sorting and distribution of the holiday food baskets.
HAVE A HEART/TAKE A HEART CHRISTMAS TREE
The Have-A-Heart Tree provides children's Christmas gifts to families in need.
LOAVES AND FISHES
In conjunction with several churches in Nazareth and Bath, this is a soup kitchen, which serves the residents of Nazareth and Bath, offering meals every Saturday. All three churches involved are equal opportunity providers.
ST. JOHN'S UCC HOSTS: 4th Saturday of month 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
SAFE HARBOR
The mission of Safe Harbor is to motivate program participants to work toward self-sufficiency and to improve their quality of life while assisting them to meet their basic needs. Volunteers plan, cook and serve a meal once a month for in-house guests. Join us and Be a part of this Social Ministry. Fighting Hunger Together!
Therefore, Safe Harbor is in need of folks to prepare meals for their residents. To sign up, please go to their website: https://www.safeharboreaston.com then click on provide a meal and sign up for any open date.
YOUTH MISSION TRIPS
Including youth on a mission trip is a powerful ministry vehicle; it changes lives-theirs, the adult leaders and the people who are served. St. John’s summer mission trip may include activities such as home repair, disaster relief and/or serving communities through food banks and any and all small jobs that are needed.
Each fall the youth suggest an area of the country to serve, research is done about mission in that area and several suggestions are provided. We may join a group that specializes in mission trips with other youth from all over the United States or serve others on our own.
All sorts of skills are learned; they may be carpentry, meal planning and cooking or even how to sweep a floor, to name a few. Youth take part in preparing and presenting devotions and worship each day. As the hands and feet of Jesus, we have served in West Virginia, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Arizona, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. No matter where the destination, it’s a life-changing experience-spiritual growth, personal growth and faith in action.
NAZARETH AREA FOOD BANK
In the spirit of community, service and sharing, the Nazareth Area Food Bank aims to provide for the needs of hungry people with dignity and compassion by gathering and sharing quality food. We support the Nazareth Area Food Bank with the collection of non-perishable items, typically on a monthly basis.
SECOND HARVEST CHOICE FOOD PANTRY AT ST. JOHN'S UCC
This pantry, a satellite location for Nazareth and Bath residents, is an opportunity for families and individuals to take home non-perishable/perishable food items. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
OPEN: 4th Saturday of month 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
For more information on joining one of these amazing groups, submit the form below or contact the church office.
