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WE ARE LOVING OTHERS
Living out our faith means going beyond the walls of the church to serve our neighbors. The church's primary focus is helping however we can to those God has placed in our midst -- our community! Over the years we have developed a number of ministries designed to care for some specific needs in our area. Check out a few of our current ones and contact us if you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer or if you could be benefitted by them.
CRITICAL NEEDS
Moving soon? In need of gently used furniture and not able to afford quality items from big box stores? Downsizing and looking to give your favorite chairs and tables a new home?
We collect furniture in good condition so that when our neighbors are in need we can supply them exactly what they need to feel right at home. One bed, one couch, one piece of furniture can change everything.
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We are always in need of gently used beds, kitchen tables, dressers, and kitchenwares as well as folks with trucks who have flexible schedules to help pick up and deliver furniture during the week.
COMMUNITY MEAL
There is nothing quite like the power of a warm meal made with love. It can not only turn your day around, food has a way of making you feel complete again. On the day of the meal, a dedicated crew welcomes anyone and everyone to stop by for a free meal down in fellowship hall, accessible from the back door of the church building.
Bring a friend, invite your neighbors, or come alone and meet some of your fellow community members here. Never know who will stop by for a meal!
Doors open at 10 for coffee, clothing, and fellowship. The meal is served around noon and to-go orders are available after everyone is served.​
GRIEF SHARE
We have no way of knowing when life will take a turn for the worse and we lose someone we love dearly. Life comes and goes, often without mercy. Are you grieving a loss? Is your heart still so pained, even perhaps after such a long time? Each week a number of individuals who know what grief looks like gather at the church to share where they are and how they are hurting. Grief is a journey, one meant to be walked with others.
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The next program runs on Thursdays, March 16 - June 8. The group meets at the church from 6:30 - 8PM.
JUST A PLACE TO GO
Many in our community lack the most basic of necessities: somewhere safe to bathe. Imagine lacking the chance to clean yourself after a long, dirty day. Worse yet, our brothers and sisters do not have access to even the most basic of personal hygiene supplies. This is why we have transformed our downstairs hall into a day shelter.
During the week anyone can show up here and find "Just A Place to Go" to warm themselves, get a bite of food, find new clothes, wash their old ones, take a shower, and have a safe space to meet with friends or case managers.
Monday - Thursday the shelter is available by appointment, simply call 860-933-0897. On Fridays, the shower is available after the noontime Community Meal, which is served at 12. Case workers come every Friday, so be sure to stop by in order to speak with one.
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We are in need of volunteers to become shelter hosts for two or four hour shifts. Please click the link below with questions about the shelter or if you have interest in becoming a host.
AIR CONDITIONING
Summers in New England are only getting hotter. This is becoming an increasing issue and potentially harmful health concern for many residents who do not have proper access to cool spaces, as most dwellings are not fitted with central heating and cooling.
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Living Faith provides window units to local residents who struggle during the hot months. We collect gently used window units and deliver them to neighbors in need.
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If you have an extra window unit that is in good condition and are able to part ways with it, please click the link below and reach out to the church. We will pick it up. Likewise, if you need a unit, please contac the church too. We deliver to Woodstock, Pomfret, Thompson, Putnam, Danielson, Dayvillege, Brooklyn, Moosup, and Central Village.
BIKE MINISTRY
Need an extra set of wheels or have a few bicycles you do not use anymore? While prices for vehicles and gas are soaring, bicycles are increasingly becoming a better alternative for anyone who needs transportation to work, school, or ways to increase fitness and leisure.
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Living Faith owns a bike shed where we collect gently used bikes. We rehab them, give them care and some grease, then donate them to those who need some extra wheels.
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If you are looking for a bike for yourself or your children, or you have one to donate. Please reach out to the church with through the button below.
NU2U CLOTHING CLOSET
Have clothes hanging in your closet or packed away in some basement bin collecting dust? You know you probably will not wear them again, but you cannot seem to get rid of them. Well, if this resonates with you, consider this your invitation to donate gently used clothing to the church's NU2U Clothing Closet, a free clothing shop made possible by a partnership with Interfaith Human Services of Putnam.
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The NU2U Clothing Closet is located in the back of the church building, accessible from the back driveway off of Bradley Street. You can drop donations off at anytime during the week.
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If you would like to check out the closet, the shop is open on Fridays from 10 - 1pm or by appointment.