Simply Smiles – one of the missions supported
In 2007 the Church of Christ Congregational decided to start giving away the loose plate offering each Sunday morning instead of using it for our own operating costs. Each Sunday someone from the church family lights the “Light of Service” lamp and describes an organization or activity that he or she is involved with in helping others. All receipts from that morning’s offering, except those directed by donors to some other specific purpose, are delivered to the organization or activity described. Missions giving has increased significantly since the inception of the Light of Service offerings, with more than 100 good causes receiving funds. Church operating budget receipts have continued unaffected.
Some of the recipient organizations are listed below – most with links to their web sites. Members and friends of the church are personally involved in each of these worthy ministries. We encourage you to learn more about them by following the links. Click below to contribute to our Light of Service. Of course you may also send a check payable to “Church of Christ” and indicate “LOS” and specify a mission recipient in the check memo area.
When donating online, please specify the organization you wish to support.
University of Maryland Brain Health Research
Community Kitchen of Torrington
Norfolk, CT Fuel Relief Fund
Fish of Northwestern Connecticut
Flint, MI Clean Water Restoration
Team Rubicon – mobilizing veterans for disaster response
Operation Overflow – sheltering the homeless in Torrington churches
Open Door Soup Kitchen, 160 Main Street, Winsted, CT
Open and Affirming Coalition of the UCC,
Norfolk Volunteer Fire Deprtment
Meadowbrook Senior Housing
Norfolk, CT Food Pantry
Camden NY Workcamp trip
“Summer Jam” program