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Community Engagement

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMent

Community Engagement is the process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of particular people or all people.

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A blue bin with costumes inside and a sign reading "Please donate until October 20th."

A Halloween Costume Drive for Local Partner Organization

A church supports kids at a local organization for victims of domestic violence by collecting and delivering new and gently used Halloween costumes.

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A Festival of Creation

This outdoor Vacation Bible School alternative involved people of all ages and directly to supported creation care. It would also work well in the fall during the “Season of Creation”!

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You’ve Been Egged: A Fundraiser for The Easter Season

This intergenerational Easter egg fundraiser not only raised money for outreach, but brought joy to children, older adults and everyone in between!

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God Loves People Who Use Drugs: Harm Reduction & the Church

Churches across the country are coming together to support the Harm Reduction movement, a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs. Here are some ways faith communities can get involved.

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Success Story: Car Blessings in the Church Parking Lot

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Build a Back to School Prayer Station

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Church Offers Drive-thru Prayers on September 11th

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“Blessing the Fields”: A Liturgy for Community Farms and Gardens

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Evangelism through the Blessing of Animals

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A Halloween Costume Drive for Local Partner Organization

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