benevolence

As a community we have committed to giving away 13% of everything we bring in annually. Most requests cover things like late rent or utilities, food vouchers, unforseen car repairs.
In light of the recent government shutdown and the compromise of SNAP and WIC benefits for those near or below the poverty line, our church made several donations to organizations in our city that specialize in feeding our hungry neighbors.
We are challenging everyone in our community to consider a generous gift to the Second Harvest Food Bank, and/or to donate specifically to replenish our Benevolence Fund in anticipation of rising needs in the months to come. Now is the time for the Body of Christ to step into our calling to care for the Least of These.

international thanksgiving potluck

One of our favorite annual traditions is our International Thanksgiving Potluck, a night we get to celebrate diversity by coming together and sharing a dish from our culture of origin.

We will gather at Audubon Park Covenant Church (3219 Chelsea St.) at 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 19th. Sign up below to let us know what you’ll be bringing:

occ christmas gift drive

It’s time for our annual Christmas gift drive on behalf our partners Orlando Children’s Church. From November 23rd until December 7th we will be collecting toys and presents (unwrapped) at The Welcome Table, which our LocalGlobal Team will then deliver to OCC.
Gifts should be something more than stocking stuffers - think $20-30 range. The kids are ages 5-17, with there usually being a greater need for gifts for older kids.
Let’s rally and make Christmas special for some underserved children in our city.

advent wednesdays

As is our tradition, we will be partnering with Audubon Park Covenant Church for special Taize services each Wednesday during Advent.
This is a time for us to slow down, step out of the hustle and bustle of the season, and connect with God through scripture, silence, and song.
Join us at 7pm at 3219 Chelsea St on December 3, 10, and 17. The gathering last just about an hour.

local/global organizations

Each Sunday during our series TIKKUN OLAM our LocalGlobal team highlighted an organization doing the good work in our city and beyond. Our hope is that you find a cause that resonates with you that you can support through finances and/or volunteering. All organizations are listed at the bottom of the LocalGlobal page:

generosity guide

If we care about God’s justice, we will reprioritize our time and resources to show it. To become more generous is to become more like God.

Below you will find a guide for organizing your finances to better align with God’s priorities. This is not a hard principle to follow, but rather a template that may help you think more deeply about where your money goes and why.

sabbath encouragement

We want to continue putting Sabbath practice front-and-center in our life of faith. Below you will find a handout that asks some questions to help you craft a Sabbath that emphasizes worship, rest, and delight. Take time in the coming weeks to journal your thoughts, or if you are married and/or have kids, talk through it together.

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