Missions Week was created out of a desire to missionally engage families in serving our local community. It is a week-long event where we partner with local organizations offering service opportunities for the entire church body to participate. The week concludes with the Stanwich Games, a field day to celebrate all that we have done throughout the week and let off a little steam! We have been consistently overwhelmed by the degree of this church’s participation in Missions and are excited to see our church family, once again, show up to serve locally.
Saturday, June 22 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
Saturday
Pivot Clean-Up Day
June 22, 9 - 11:30 AM
Location: Pivot Ministries, 485 Jane Stree, Bridgeport, CT
We love Pivot Ministries, a Christ-centered recovery ministry that transforms the lives of men in the greater Bridgeport, CT area. Join us Saturday June 22nd as we bless this incredible community by joining them in refreshing their beautiful campus. There will be opportunities to paint, garden, clean and organize their kitchen, wash vans, and clean up the property. In addition, we believe each person who attends will be blessed by the Holy Spirit’s presence in this amazing ministry as we connect with the men of Pivot.
Sunday
Sunday Services Food Drive
June 23, before AM services
Location: Stanwich Church
Poverty and food insecurity are a daily reality for so many in our local community. Join us in meeting this need by providing non-perishable food items in partnership with the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, which serves non-profit organizations that feed the hungry in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Wilton. We encourage you to shop from the list of non-perishable food items provided below. We look forward to providing our brothers and sisters in need with food during these trying times for many.
Sunday
June 23, after AM services
Location: Stanwich Church
We are grateful for our servicemen and servicewomen who make a huge sacrifice to protect our country. We can express our thanks by writing letters of appreciation. Please join us on Sunday June 23rd after the 9 AM and 10:45 AM worship services as we write inspirational letters of thanks for those who help protect our lives. A table will be set up where people can stop by and write an encouraging letter to the troops. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday
June 25, 2 - 4 PM | Drop-Off Event
Location: Stanwich Church
Kids ages 7-11 will work with our Kids and Student ministries to help fill 100 brand new backpacks with back-to-school supplies for the children Person-to-Person serves in Stamford. Person-to-Person is an organization that supports families and individuals as they move toward stability with healthy food, clothing, housing assistance, and a path to economic opportunity. Please visit the Walmart Wishlist to contribute to this amazing event!
Saturday
June 29, 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Salvation Army, 198 Selleck St., Stamford
The Salvation Army of Greater Stamford serves its community by offering groceries through their Food pantry and diapers through their Diaper Bank. They also provide Holiday Assistance and Summer Camp for children/seniors and worship services and Sunday school on Sunday. We will be on their site painting a new Teen Rec room, cleaning up their landscape, patching walls, and organizing pantries. All hands on deck for the Salvation Army!
This event is for adults and kids in middle school (with parent) and up.
Sunday
June 30, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Stanwich Church
We’re having a church-wide field day! We’re going to split participants up into teams, play a bunch of games, and have a huge competition with awesome prizes. You may have also noticed that the Stanwich Games falls at the end of Missions Week. That’s because we will be giving each team points toward whoever attends Missions Week events to help improve your chances of taking home the gold! We look forward to seeing you there. Please note that the games include a variety of skill sets for all ages.
Sunday
June 30, 5 - 6 PM | CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Location: Winfield St. Coffee, 96 Broad St., Stamford
The Lord calls us to pray and to intercede for those who may not know Jesus in our community. Join us on Sunday June 30th at 5 PM as we lift up the spiritual burdens of our neighbors during a Prayer Walk through Downtown Stamford. (Maps will be provided.) Then, we will be sent off in groups to walk through the streets of Stamford praying for the community to encounter Jesus Christ.
This will lead into our Sunday Night worship service at 6 PM in Stamford this week, an outreach and live music event in front of Winfield St. Coffee (96 Broad St., Stamford), which you are welcome to attend as well!