JOIN US FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS THIS FALL
Fall
Joy Box Campaign, Aug. 20 - Oct. 1:
Fill a Christmas box with gifts that will bring joy to a child in need in Haiti. Our goal is to help 55 children this year. It's part of an effort by Hope for Haiti's Children to deliver 3,000 Joy Boxes this year. If you'd like to participate, contact Julie Georges to be assigned a specific child or to let her know your preference for age/gender: juliefgeorges@gmail.com. Boxes are due back to SCC by Oct. 1.
Back to School Sunday, Sept. 10:
Join us on this special Sunday as we pray for students/ schools/ teachers and as we kick-off new Sunday (10 AM) classes for children with a new three-year curriculum and a new sermon series.​
FriendSpeak, September:
After a summer break, our FriendSpeak ministry re-launches in September, providing friendship and conversational English lessons to people in our local community who seek assistance with English. Online training available soon (date TBA). Pick up cards and flyers in the church foyer to share with people who may be interested. Email Tyler and Tatiana Johnson at t_johnson0421@yahoo.com to volunteer to help or to attend the training.
The Pumpkin Patch , October
Purchase your fall pumpkins at St. John's Lutheran this year. Each purchase funds local charities like B1C. Visit https://stjohnelca.org/the-pumpkin-patch/ for more information.
Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28, 3-5 PM:
This family-favorite returns in 2023! Join us as we welcome the community to our parking lot for lots of fun and safe Halloween activities. Please sign up to attend this event here: SIGNUP LINK TO COME
Community Trail Hike, Nov. 4
Enjoy the fall colors and cooler temperatures as we walk one of the many local trails together. We'll meet in the parking lot of the Stamford Church of Christ (1264 High Ridge Rd) at 8:30, carpool to a hiking site, take a 55-minute walk, and be back at the church parking lot by 10:00. Guide and host:Dale Paul. RSVP to scchurchoffice@gmail.com
Thanksgiving Eve Devotional, Nov. 22, 7 PM
Join us in the Church Library for an evening of reflection and celebration oriented around the theme of giving thanks.
Thanksgiving Food Drive (SCC & Building One Community), Nov. 6-20:
We will be collecting money and food items for SCC members who are in need, and we will be collecting for members in the larger Stamford community, in cooperation with Building One Community. Deadline for donations to SCC members is TBD. Deadline for donations through Building One Community is TBD.