Community Service
Made for Missions
The Made for Missions group has turned their love of sewing and crafting into a major fundraiser for missions locally and around the world. The group collects donated materials and shares patterns for items such as scarves, hot pads, and bags. Their handmade items are sold year-round at Christ United and at local craft fairs.
Midwest Mission Distribution Center
Since opening for ministry in 2000, Midwest Mission in Pawnee, Illinois has been showing God’s Love in practical ways through the distribution of disaster relief supplies, education, health, and micro-business assistance meeting basic human needs around the world and around the corner. A “hands-on” mission experience is provided to those who serve at Midwest Mission which brings hope to those receiving supplies. Multiple times a year, Christ United sends a team of volunteers to serve at the Center.
At Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, everyone is welcome to get a hot prepared meal two times a day, every day of the year. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Annually, Matt Talbot provides more than 73,000 meals to Lincoln's working poor and homeless. Christ United has one team that serves lunch every second Wednesday of the month and one that serves lunch every third Thursday.
Matt Talbot Lunch Teams
Refugee Resettlement
Christ United has a long history of helping refugees from around the world get settled in Lincoln. Partnering with Lutheran Family Services, we have sponsored families since the 1970s, setting up entire apartments, practicing English language skills with them, and helping the children get enrolled in school and the adults find employment. This ministry is a powerful way to support people facing incredible challenges and to build friendships with families from around the world.
Open Shelf at ConnectioN Point
The Open Shelf Pantry at ConnectioN Point, Christ United’s sister site, is a welcoming place for anyone to receive food, clothing, or household items they need. Volunteer to greet clients, help them shop, stock shelves, and sort donations. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If just a portion of that time works for you, we're flexible with shifts. Sign up here.
