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Community Ministries of Rockville

pools the resources of many of Rockville’s churches to serve the greater community need. Two of our members serve on the Community Ministries Board. Direct support projects include Youth Group support of Sofia House and the Chase Partnership Shelter. Sophia House is a short-term transitional shelter. We prepare and bring in meals to the women of Sophia House on the last day of each month that has 31 days. We hold a paper drive through the month of December to supply the Chase Partnership Men’s Shelter with one month's worth of paper goods.

The Bargain Box

The Bargain Box thrift and consignment shop is located in downtown Rockville a few blocks from the Church and just north of the Rockville Metro Station. It sells clothing and household items at very affordable prices. All volunteers are members or friends of Christ Church. Bargain Box opened its doors in 1957 and all profits support outreach programs in the local community.

Diocesan Hunger Fund

The Diocesan Hunger Fund was founded to help in the “provision of food for hungry people” in the Diocese of Washington. The Hunger Fund depends solely on money donated directly to the Fund. In the Fall, our members, especially our youth, help raise funds by participating in the Region 4 Annual Walk for the Hungry.

Diocesan Hunger Walk

This is a 10K (about 6.6 mile) walk, although you may abbreviate it to 5K (about 3.3 miles), or any distance you choose! We tell you how many times to walk around the lake to cover 5K or 10K, and it's up to you and your sponsors how far you walk. The Hunger Fund needs your help, and this is a great way to raise money for the Fund. Read the Washington Window article at the link below for an idea of the current state of the Fund. Then come out in October for a nice walk in a beautiful area.

Samaritan Ministry

Christ Church worked with Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington and its sister organization Transitional Housing Corporation to help furnish a newly rehabilitated apartment building housing 13 previously homeless families on Georgia Avenue in the District. The Partner Arms program addresses the specialized needs of each family through a structured program of services while providing safe, affordable housing for up to 2 years.

ESOL Classes

CEC provides financial support, leadership and other CEC volunteers for this language class for immigrants learning English. The project meets on Monday evenings in the Dining Room.

St. Anne's Chapter

Keeps in contact with our senior members as well as being a "service" to the community and our Church members. Activities include annual dinners, food for FISH, Christmas Angel tree, supplying pamphlets to the prisons, Bargain box service, visiting the sick, volunteering at the local hospital, volunteering at nursing homes, providing transportation to those who don't or can't drive.

FISH

Every Sunday we collect food supplies to help feed the hungry in our town. Parish volunteers deliver these cans and boxes to the Rockville FISH distribution center. Other FISH volunteers sort incoming supplies, make up delivery packages, and deliver them to needy families. Everyone can contribute to this work by bringing food contributions through out the year.

Loaves and Fishes

For 35 years, anyone in need of a hot lunch on weekends or holidays when many government programs are not operating has been welcomed to a wholesome meal in a safe environment at St. Stephen's. The meals are served both on Saturday and Sunday, with 300 or more diners common. We help prepare the meals.

Episcopal Relief & Development

is a channel for our response to human needs worldwide. The Fund is a major response by the Episcopal Church to God's call to serve Christ in all persons, to love our neighbors and to respect the dignity of every human being.

Shelter Projects

Our Parish congregation locates, acquires and donates various types of home furnishings to make a dwelling comfortable for a needy family in the aftermath of hardship.

Youth Work camp

Some of the destinations in past years have been to South Africa, Belize, the Dominican Republic and right here in the USA, North Carolina. Our youths get an experience of lending a helping hand while at the same time learning and praying with Youths with a common background, Episcopalians.