For more information or to become involved in any of these programs, contact the church office at 363-3446.
Communities of Shalom.
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New in 2010, the Plainfield Avenue Corridor Community of Shalom!
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A partnership of churches, non-profits, schools, businesses, neighborhoods, and others seeking to foster God’s vision of shalom or well-being in the North End
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Training will take place in the first 6 months of the year with a plan to be implemented beginning in the fall
North End Community Ministry and Supper House
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provides food and educational opportunities to needy persons. Aldersgate is one of several north end churches supporting this ministry at Plainfield United Methodist Church
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connect to Aldersgate by providing donations of food, money or your time as a volunteer to staff the food bank
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sponsored by NECM, Supper House is a weekly event at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, which provides a hot meal to those desiring food and fellowship. Aldersgate provides staff for serving the meal every few months
Aldersgate Center for Child Development
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In addition to offering excellent child care, ACCD provides opportunities for persons willing to volunteer time with children. If interested, contact the center’s office, 363-1210
Ambrose Community Garden
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offers an opportunity for anyone within the community to plant a garden
Memorial Garden of the Pines
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offers a place for where the ashes of those who have been cremated can be mingled with the soil
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a place for quiet meditation, weddings and small group worship experiences
Thanksgiving/Christmas Baskets
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provides an opportunity for ministry by linking congregational, individual and community resources with human needs to help eliminate poverty in Kent County
Green Committee
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offers opportunities to learn and promote ways to help our church and community become better caretakers of God's creation by becoming more environmentally sustainable
GRACE Hunger Walk
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is an ecumenical activity the first Saturday of May which raises money for hunger-related agencies. Walkers obtain pledges of financial support for participating in the walk.
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open to anyone willing to obtain pledges and walk
Blood Drives:
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are held at Aldersgate throughout the year
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contact the Church Office for the next date
Scouting
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Boy Scouts: is for any boy 11-17 years old and provides activities to help guide and develop boys in constructive ways
Stephen Ministry
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offers an avenue of ministry to those seeking to be involved in a program of giving support to persons experiencing stress
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is for those desiring to share gifts for bringing Christ’s healing love. An intensive training program prepares the Stephen Minister for care giving
Prayer Ministry
Prayer Chain
is a network of people who commit to praying for special needs as they are made known either by phone or by email
Prayer Quilts
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are made by church members, then others are invited to help “tie them off” as they pray for the recipient
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are presented to persons with serious health needs, infants at baptisms, and other special situations
If you are in need of prayer support call the church at (616) 363-3446 or send us your request by visiting our Prayer Request form.