The Outreach Committee supports a number of organizations and ministries both locally and globally. We also have many church members who do mission work in a variety of these settings as well as in global mission work. The committee also sponsors local service events.
Organized by a deep team of members of the community and congregation come together to build relationships and service. If you're interested in becoming a part of our committee or have an idea for a project contact the Church office at 401-635-8472.
Organized by a deep team of members of the community and congregation come together to build relationships and service. If you're interested in becoming a part of our committee or have an idea for a project contact the Church office at 401-635-8472.
2022 Programming
February: Regrouped in person and set our intentions and calendar for the year.
March: Held a special collection for Ukraine & Peace Vigil for Ukraine.
April: Co-hosted Shred Day with St. Andrews.
May: Restarted Food Bank collection led by our youth.
June: Joined our Open and Affirming Team (ONA) in a community Pride event.
July: Developed an Outreach informational sheet PDF & Online Grant Request Form.
August: Distributed Grant Request Forms to prior grantees & invited their applications for 2022.
September: Identified a local family in need of help with home repair & began project planning.
October: Hosted 1st “First Friday” Potluck with speakers from organizations we support. 28 Outreach Committee (continued)
November: Members of our committee attended a Love Our Neighbor training with St. Andrew’s. We held a special offering collection for Thanksgiving and hosted a Circle of Friends “Gratitude Dinner” with the Children and Youth Ministry.
December: Held a volunteer work day for a local neighbor in need. Brought volunteers to work @ Gifts to Give New Bedford and donated clothing. Held a special collection for Giving Tree.
March: Held a special collection for Ukraine & Peace Vigil for Ukraine.
April: Co-hosted Shred Day with St. Andrews.
May: Restarted Food Bank collection led by our youth.
June: Joined our Open and Affirming Team (ONA) in a community Pride event.
July: Developed an Outreach informational sheet PDF & Online Grant Request Form.
August: Distributed Grant Request Forms to prior grantees & invited their applications for 2022.
September: Identified a local family in need of help with home repair & began project planning.
October: Hosted 1st “First Friday” Potluck with speakers from organizations we support. 28 Outreach Committee (continued)
November: Members of our committee attended a Love Our Neighbor training with St. Andrew’s. We held a special offering collection for Thanksgiving and hosted a Circle of Friends “Gratitude Dinner” with the Children and Youth Ministry.
December: Held a volunteer work day for a local neighbor in need. Brought volunteers to work @ Gifts to Give New Bedford and donated clothing. Held a special collection for Giving Tree.
2022 Donations
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Family Pet Advocates
Provides the resources for low-income, elderly and disabled individuals that will allow them to keep their family pets safe and healthy at home. They distribute pet food and supplies at the LC Food Bank and make deliveries to shut-ins. Family Pet Advocates also provide assistance to help cover pets’ medical needs including vaccine, spay/neuter treatments Little Compton Education Foundation
We made a one-time matching donation to the LCEF to provide seed money for a student initiative to move the cafeteria away from styrofoam trays to compostable, biodegradable trays. This local partnership encourages student initiative, while improving student health and the school’s environmental footprint. Little Compton Food Bank
The churches of Little Compton work together to stock our local food pantry. Volunteers staff the pantry on Saturdays from 9-11am. Donations can be dropped off at the Wellness Center in the bin under the blue awning. Currently they are in need of pasta sauce & toiletries. Little Compton Wellness Center
The mission of the Little Compton Wellness Center is to promote healthy aging within our community through affordable programs and services. LC Quilters
The Little Compton Quilters make quilts to provide comfort and warmth to people in need. Quilts have been donated to Lucy’s Hearth, Dorcas Place and others. Many have been given to local people in need of comfort. Love Our Neighbor
LON provides one-time assistance to neighbors in need when all other resources have been exhausted or are unavailable. We provide financial support to LON in addition to volunteer partnership together with St. Andrew’s. SNEC Haiti Task Force: Provides education, quality health care and nutrition programs, orphan relief and community-based services for the people of Haiti. This work is done through student and school sponsorships, individual contributions, grants, spiritual support and joint advocacy for positive change with other partners working in Haiti. It is supported by numerous churches throughout the RIC UCC.
SSTAR
Stanley Street Treatment and Resources (SSTAR) is a non-profit health care and social service agency. They provide a wide range of mental health and substance abuse treatment services to people throughout the communities of Southeastern Massachusetts. |
STAR Kids: New Bedford
Scholarship Programs to provide educational opportunities, after-school and summer programs, tutoring and mentoring for high-risk, low-income children who have a parent with a history of incarceration and/or substance abuse. Programs range from K – 4th Grade with the goal being the completion of high school and continuing to higher education. Stay At Home in Little Compton
Stay at Home in Little Compton has been dedicated to helping the senior citizens of Little Compton and surrounding areas remain in their homes for as long as possible. Providing professional, dependable and compassionate in-home care for local seniors allowing them to age in place. UCC Disaster Relief Ministries
This is a program of the United Church of Christ that responds to natural and human caused disasters all over world and is well positioned to respond in most events. Through our volunteers, congregations, Conferences and partnerships UCC Disaster Ministries seeks to serve the most vulnerable populations that require spiritual, physical, financial and psychological support. UCCLC - Mission Trip 2023
We provided advance funding to support the Mission Trip for 2023, so that organizers could make the necessary deposits etc. A multi-age group will travel to Navajo Nation in Arizona where they will work in service with the people on the reservation living in poverty. This trip will also include youth chaperones from some of our college aged members, many of whom have happy memories of service trips in years past (pre-pandemic). We are so happy to have returning teens come back to participate in service. Westport Food Pantry
Westport Food Pantry helps people in neighboring Westport, MA maintain food security by creating access to food, while fostering community partnerships. This is the first year that we’ve supported Westport Food Pantry after a member of our congregation pointed out that our church has many members who live in Westport. We are proud to support our friends and neighbors in need in Westport. Women's Fund RI
The Women's Fund of Rhode Island invests in women and girls through research, advocacy, grant making and strategic partnerships designed to advance gender equity through systemic change. |
