Mission & Outreach
Get connected through ministry
Mission serves our Lord by responding to those in need globally, nationally, and in the local community by presenting opportunities for all to share their gifts and talents.
Pictured right are members of Redeemer Church serving the Daybreak meal for the Lehigh Conference of Churches. When a month has a fifth Tuesday, ELCRA is there to serve our community. Read more about the Lehigh Conference of churches below.
"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." -Howard Thurman
Calling Bakers or Goodie Buyers…We need 2-3 people to sign up to host the fellowship table on October 18, November 15 or December 20. Please bake or buy goodies for our fellowship time after worship. Please sign up in the Narthex or if you need more information, please see Louise Haines.
COMMUNITY EVENT
August 19th - St Timothys Berry Fest Celebration 6-7:30 pm. Free berries and ice cream and some baked goods for sale. Members of the Lehigh Valley Folk Society will be playing for the Festival. Enjoy good music, good food,and fellowship! Proceeds from the bake sale ad free giving will benefit the WOW Commuity Organization present.
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Allentown Ecumenical Food Bank
Located at 417 North 14th Street, The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is Allentown's only daily food bank, assisting families in need from Monday through Friday.
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Allentown Collaborative Ministries
Comprised of nearly a dozen Allentown-based congregations, ACM is a multi-denominational organization created in 2023 that serves the community through worship and mission.
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Lehigh Conference of Churches
Lehigh Conference of Churches is a faith-based, nonprofit social service agency connecting basic human needs to the most vulnerable in the Lehigh Valley through programs directed to the homeless, the hungry, and people with mental health concerns.
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Northeastern PA Synod
NEPA Synod includes 250+ Congregations and 3 Synod Authorized Worshipping Communities, 9 Mission Districts, and over 119,000 people in Northeastern Pennsylvania, part of Region 7 of the ELCA.
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Ripple Community
Ripple Community Inc. nurtures community and connection in Allentown by fostering a sense of community among our neighbors who have traditionally been marginalized and by cultivating connections across social boundaries.
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Girl Scouts of Eastern PA
Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability.
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The Kindness Project
The Kindness Project provides free support to foster families throughout eastern Pennsylvania by supplying clothing, shoes, car seats, beds & other essential items for the children in their care.
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Family Promise of Lehigh Valley
Family Promise of Lehigh Valley seeks to provide assistance to homeless children and families by providing safe lodging, meals, and comprehensive support services so that the family can obtain sustainable housing and financial security.
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Bear Creek Camp
Bear Creek Camp’s mission is to invite all people to explore, celebrate, and grow in relationship with God, nature, and community.