STORIES
We’re happy to share the following stories and experiences, as written by individuals and ecclesias who have participated in outreach initiatives.
Our hope is that by sharing these stories, others will be encouraged and inspired to do the same whenever the opportunity arises (Galatians 6:10).
Food4Friends
July 2026
Baltimore Christadelphians
Local Food BankBaltimore, MD
Our ecclesia held a food drive for the local food bank. With the Food4Friends grant from The Garden Outreach, we were able to significantly increase the amount of food we donated.
Kits4Kids
July 2026
North Bay California Ecclesia
John Swett Unified School DistrictCalifornia
Thank you so much for the Christadelphian Church's generous donation to purchase school supplies for students and for providing all of the backpacks!
Food4Friends
June 2026
Hewitson Household
Food GatherersSouth Lyon, MI
The kids had a great time at my daughter's birthday party filling 120 bags for "Food Gatherers" a local distribution center!
Care Packs
January 2026
Baltimore Christadelphians
RVA LightBaltimore, MD
The sisters of the Baltimore Ecclesia created cold-weather carepacks to donate to RVA Light in Richmond, Virginia. RVA Light is a resource center run and financed by Christadelphians for the unhoused in downtown Richmond. Its goal is to provide a safe space where people feel known and loved and can access a supportive community. You can find out more at rvalight.com.
Food4Friends
January 2026
Cataumet Christadelphians
Bourne Friends Food PantryCape Code, MA
Thank you for this opportunity to bless others in our community in the name of Jesus. The Cataumet ecclesia, in Cape Cod, MA, used the Food for Friends Grant to purchase fresh produce (apples, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, celery and carrots) as well as non perishables that were requested from the Bourne Friends Food Pantry. Every …
Care Packs
December 2025
Cambridge Christadelphian CYC
Local homelessCambridge, ON
The Cambridge CYC organized a youth group activity focused on assembling care packages for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Cambridge area. Using the Care Packs financial grant as well as donations from our own ecclesia we were able to purchase supplies to assemble over 100 care packs!
GotYourBack
December 2025
Schooley’s Mountain Christadelphian Ecclesia
Local CommunitySchooley's Mountain, NJ
48 backpacks were packed and 23 foster teens were provided with some holiday cheer to go along with the backpacks.
Care Packs
December 2025
Shelburne Christadelphians
Salvation ArmyShelburne, Ontario
Last night before Bible Class, some members of the Shelburne ecclesia gathered to sort items and fill 12 women's and 12 men's backpacks. We had lots of fun!
Care Packs
December 2025
Barrie Christadelphians
Salvation AmyBarrie, ON
On behalf of Christadelphians, Sis. Sandra and I delivered packaged food, chocolates, small gifts, and pamphlets to the Salvation Army Centre. A special thank you to Sister Debra Spilar who hand knitted warm colourful winter hats. We are grateful for her donation. Thanks to the generosity of WCF grants, we were able to include a range …
Kits4Kids, Bags of Love, Knit2Gether
August 2025
Stoughton Christadelphians
Local homeless shelter for women and childrenStoughton
The Stoughton Ecclesia combined initiatives to donate to a shelter for homeless women and children. We sent Bags of Love Sleeping Bags and Fleece Throws, Knit2Gether items, and Kits4kids backpacks for back to school items. We added some snacks, hygiene, and fun activities to the backpacks and included toys and activities for their younger siblings. …