Angel Tree Drive Will Brighten Christmas for Howard County Children In a heartfelt tradition, the Outreach Commission invites parishioners to purchase new clothing and special items to complete Christmas gift “packages” for young angels. We are supporting a dozen children ages 8 to 13 to meet a need identified by the Howard County (Central Maryland) division of The Salvation Army . The nonprofit organization oversees the Angel Tree initiative here and elsewhere.   To particip

Christ Church volunteers succeeded during our Fall Food Drive this past Saturday, November 8, in collecting items for the Howard County Food Bank and its partner pantry, SAFE. The collection filled the Knox family’s truck to the brim, and we raised over two thousand pounds - ONE TON - of donated food and goods, which is the most we've ever collected when compared to our eight previous drives. Incredible! We also raised over $400, including some donations by parishioners, for

Setting Our Own Record, Volunteers Collected More Than One Ton of Goods During the Christ Church Fall Food Drive Christ Church volunteers succeeded during our Fall Food Drive this past Saturday, November 8, in collecting items for the Howard County Food Bank and its partner pantry, SAFE . The collection filled the Knox family’s truck to the brim (see photos) and amounted to 1,776 pounds at weigh-in. SAFE reported its portion of gluten-free goods weighed 307, giving us a tot

This month, the Men of Christ Church have started their new Random Act of Kindness , by supporting youth entering the foster care system, and they invite you to take part. Comfort Cases is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities to bring dignity and hope to youth in the foster care system. The organization provides children entering foster care with a new backpack or duffel bag filled with essential and comfort items, replacing the practice of giving

A growing number of our neighbors can’t afford to buy groceries due to the government shutdown and an interruption in food-stamp benefits known as SNAP. The Community Action Council of Howard County  (CAC), which operates the Howard County Food Bank, has extended hours and has urged community support. One way to help is by manning the booth at the Fall Food Drive that Christ Church will hold this Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Dorsey’s Search Giant supermarket, 4715 D

Christ Church Sends Aid to Victims of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean Last week, Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a deadly Category 5 storm, which an official in an NBC News report described as the most intense to hit Jamaica since record-keeping began. Melissa also caused destruction or loss of lives in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba. In response, Outreach Commission members voted to contribute $500 to UNICEF, which said in an online post on Oct. 31 that i

Counting Down to Help Feed Hungry Neighbors at Our Fall Food Drive Next Saturday Afternoon, November 8 Christ Church holds this hands-on, multi-generational activity twice a year, in spring and fall. Don’t miss the chance to help during the Fall Food Drive next Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Dorsey’s Search Giant supermarket, 4715 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, Md., 21043 . Look for a signup sheet in the Narthex or in Old Brick. Please volunteer for a one-hou

Now's the Time to Sign Up for Our Fall Food Drive at Dorsey’s Search Giant on Saturday, Nov. 8th from 1 to 5 p.m. to Help Feed Hungry Families Be a part of one of the most rewarding ways to help feed the hungry. Please sign up for a shift during the Fall Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Dorsey’s Search Giant supermarket, 4715 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, Md.,  21043 . Walk-ins and children are welcome as Christ Church continues a hands-on, family

Countdown to Service: Take Part in the Fall Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, 1 to 5 PM, at Dorsey’s Search Giant to Help Feed Hungry Families Be a part of one of the most rewarding ways to help feed the hungry. Please sign up for a shift during the Fall Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Dorsey’s Search Giant supermarket, 4715 Dorsey Hall Drive, in Ellicott City. Walk-ins and children are welcome as Christ Church continues a hands-on, family-friendly act

LEMS Kindness Pantry Needs Many thanks to everyone who's signed up to bring items for the Lanke Elkhorn Middle School Kindness Pantry! We...

LEMS Kindness Pantry Help, and an Invitation to Attend a Special Event School is underway, and our church has maintained a partnership...

Walk or Give to Support ‘Brady Johnson’s Team’ in the Howard County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Centennial Park You...

This Sunday, Please Welcome Anna Katz, a Grassroots Visitor Who Will Speak during Sunday Circle on the Theme of “Generosity”   Many...

Hear Parishioners Discuss Service during Sunday Circle this Sunday, and Welcome a Grassroots Visitor on the theme of Generosity next...

Inviting You to Join Our Monthly Outreach Meeting this Monday, September 8 Learn many ways to assist others in our community and around...

Helping the Homeless from Head to Toe, Christ Church Provides a Donation of Socks in Addition to our Monthly Meals at the DRC Your...

Thanks for Packing the Packs! You all really are the best.... thanks to those who stayed after church last Sunday and helped us load the...

Pack the Packs! Help LEMS Students Get Ready for School this Sunday The students and families at Lake Elkhorn Middle School rely on us...

What a Trip! Parishioners Meet Up with Friends of Sabina in Uganda as the Aribiah Family Visits the School, Enjoying a Choir Performance...

The stars have aligned for our annual meetup with leaders of the nonprofit, Friends of Sabina (FOS), which will be a completely virtual...