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MAKING A
DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
At Central Christian Church we love to express the love God has given
us by doing good in the community and the world at-large. The people who make up
Central Christian Church are individually involved with a large number of
community organizations, such as Hospice, Relay for Life, Quota Club, Rotary,
Children’s Advocacy Center, The Salvation Army and many others.
In Our
Neighborhood...
We work with the Buckeye Street Neighborhood Association to put on
summer cookouts, hold Halloween and Easter parties. The Buckeye Green on Buckeye
Street is an area across the street from our parking lot where we plan to hold
neighborhood activities.
* Buckeye B.U.C.K.S. (Buckeyes United for Community Kindness and
Safety)
A dual effort with the residents on Buckeye Street and Central Christian Church
to become good neighbors by helping clean up the neighborhood by getting rid of
illegal drug traffic and opening up the church. We have had great success so
far. A neighborhood watch program has done a fine job on cutting down on the
drugs in the area. Neighborhood cookouts, lawn concerts, Halloween parties and
Easter Egg Hunts have gone a long way to realizing the at we are indeed the
Disciples of Christ and everyone is welcome here.
* Downtown Church Walking Tour in December
Typically held on the first Friday night in December as a wonderful evening to visit and tour all of our downtown churches. This is a
great opportunity to open our church doors, show off our church and extend our
hand of hospitality.
* Homebound Communion
One of the ways some of our members stay connected to worship and the life of
the congregation is through communion. On the first and fourth Sundays of each
month members of the congregation take communion to individuals in nursing
homes, retirement homes and those who live in their own home but are unable to
come to worship. There is time to pray with these members and through the
elements of bread and cup, and share the Body of Christ with them. If you or
someone you know would like to receive communion but are unable to come to
worship, please contact the church office.
Volunteers are also needed to continue this vital ministry of the church.
* Career Clothing
 Career Clothing is a ministry for women going through job interviews
and entering or returning to the work force.
Each woman picks out clothing at no cost to her. Anyone wishing to
donate clean, professional clothing and/or accessories may drop them off during
Career Clothing hours every Monday night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or during church
office hours Monday through Friday.
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In Our
Community...
* Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity seeks to provide decent affordable housing for all people. We have helped build Habitat for Humanity
houses. More information is available on
www.waynehabitat.org.
* Hospice and Palliative Care of Wayne County
Hospice seeks to enhance the quality of care for patients and their families by
providing them with compassionate care, support, and grief resources during
times of loss. More information is available on
www.wchospice.org.
* Meals Together (United Methodist Church)
A program providing a free meal every Thursday evening at 4:30pm at the United
Methodist Church of Wooster. This is an independent ministry overseen by a Board
of Directors.
* People To People Ministries
Helping those in need here in Wayne County, and always in need of donations
and volunteers. Contact them at 330-264-3423 or stop by at 454 E. Bowman St.,
Wooster.
* American Cancer Society Relay for Life
 We have a team each year that participates in Wooster's Relay for Life
event in June. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature
activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the
fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at Wooster High School and take
turns walking or running around the outdoor track while having fun and raising much-needed funds to fight cancer
and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times
during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length. Our
team conducts various group fundraising efforts including candy bar sales and a
chili cook-off.
* Wooster Area Interfaith Partnership (WAIP)
WAIP is a monthly gathering of ministers and community faith leaders to discuss
important issues and provide an opportunity for fellowship. Contact
Rev. Phipps for more information.
* Wayne United Ministries
Provides chaplains at ATI, the Wayne County Detention Center, and Dunlap
Hospital. Overseen by a volunteer board of directors.
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On a Larger
Scope...
* C.A.M.O. (Central American Medical Outreach)
C.A.M.O. provides medical care and training for residents of Honduras. We have supported C.A.M.O. and
through our denominational arms we support missionaries across the globe. Our
Week of Compassion supports churches and areas in need due to natural disaster.
For more information about C.A.M.O. visit their website
www.camo.org.
* ECCOHOIO (Ecumenical Community for a Compassionate Ohio)
Ecumenical Community for a Compassionate Ohio sponsors various informational
meetings about topics of concern throughout the year.
* Ohio Disciples Outreach
This is a Disciples Mission Fund that provides funding for the many ministries
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Visit the denominations website
at www.disciples.org.
* Ohio Work Funds
Helps fund the ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ohio.
Visit the region's website at www.ccinoh.org.
* Week of Compassion
This is the relief and development fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ). It is a way to help our brothers and sisters around the world or even
just down the street in time of need or disaster. We have joined church
sponsored work crews to go to the Gulf Coast and help with clean up and
rebuilding following the devastating hurricanes of 2005. The annual Week of
Compassion offering is conducted during the Lenten season. Whenever a disaster
occurs, contributions can be made to help those affected through Week of
Compassion. For information about Week of Compassion visit their website at
www.weekofcompassion.org.
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Other Community Activities...
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Red Cross Blood Drives
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
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Hosting afternoon/evening Card Groups
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Cub Scouts
- Relay for Life -
American Cancer Society (host to Community Team Meetings and Committee Meetings
- League of Women
Voters
- Voting Precinct on
Election Day
- Civic Club
Luncheon
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