One of the promises that we make in baptism is to “seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves.” Members of Christ Church are active in ministry to the world through individual and collective efforts of outreach, always seeking to serve our neighbors near and far.
Choose a way to share your gifts through our many short- and long-term volunteer opportunities.
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Clark’s Promise
Street Outreach
Clark’s Promise funds one of Triangle Family Services’ Street Outreach Specialists. Specialists directly engage with members of our community who are experiencing homelessness and connect them to vital medical, financial, employment and housing resources. The specialists focus on building trusting relationships with each client.
One Client’s Story
Ginny was experiencing medical issues and was living in her car. Street Outreach Specialists connected her with the medical and financial resources she desperately needed. Most importantly, they were able to reconnect Ginny and her daughter. Ginny now lives with her daughter in Raleigh and provides childcare for her grandchildren.
Shelter
Clark’s Promise at Christ Church participates in Family Promise of Wake County’s emergency shelter program, whereby area churches provide families with a safe place to stay while permanent housing is arranged. During their time with us, more than 100 Christ Church volunteers support these families. Clark’s Promise also provides annual grant funding to Family Promise.
Food
Clark’s Promise supports Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen by providing financial assistance and regular volunteers. Monday through Friday, Shepherd’s Table serves a free, hot and nutritious lunch to more than 275 people each day in downtown Raleigh.
About Clark Grew
Clark’s Promise was founded by Rob and Linda Grew in 2011 in loving memory of their son, Clark.
From a young age, Clark questioned how communities like ours could watch their neighbors struggle with homelessness. His awareness, compassion and drive to take action continue to inspire all who work with Clark’s Promise at Christ Church.
Supporting Ukrainian Refugees
Episcopal Relief & Development provides humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine, working with ACT Alliance and our Anglican partners in Europe. To make a donation visit this link.
Alcoholics Anonymous
The Gateway Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets in-person downstairs in Harrison’s Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. All of our meetings are open. Any member of the community, alcoholic or non-alcoholic may attend. The only obligation is that of not disclosing the names of AA members outside the group.
A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis (Book of Common Prayer, P. 833)
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
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