Community Outreach

Since CELC’s vision statement is: “We are a Christian fellowship reaching out to all people so that they might know God’s love for them,” it only seems natural that we go beyond our church walls and reach out to serve those who are in need.

Tuesday Food Program

CELC Food Program’s purpose is to assist working poor living in Goodyear, Avondale, and Litchfield Park. The program is able to provide a weekly food box to approximately 55 families. In addition to food, our Outreach Program offers clothing and household goods (received through donations) at a reasonable cost. Our intention is to assist people on their way to self-sufficiency by offering help in these and other areas.

R ecent Statistics

CELC kitchen received an A+ rating from the Maricopa County Health Department
The CELC Outreach Food Pantry ministry served 282 families for a total of 1459 individuals the month of November

Volunteers welcome on Tuesday mornings between 8:00am and 11:30am

Outreach Needs

I-Help

CELC participates in I-Help (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program) which provides a safe place to sleep and a hot meal for adults experiencing homelessness. Also, a case manager is available to help individuals in the program to attain vital resources needed to regain stability in their lives.p

Outreach Needs

West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop

The West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop (WVLTS) is a non-profit second-hand store that provides bargain prices to customers and financial support to many west valley charities.

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Adopt-A-Cop

CELC has a program of spirtual support for our local Goodyear police officers. If you would like to link up with a Goodyear cop to pray and connect with, please email the church office or contact Monica Vincent.

Quilters

Quilters meet every Monday morning at 9 am in the BldgA Fellowship Hall. Our quilts are hand tied and are given to a local domestic violence shelter, baptisms and graduates, We spend our summers preparing for a craft sale to support purchasing materials for our group

This activity is open to all who share our passion of quilting and great conversation.

LSS-SW

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is an organization affiliated with the ELCA with an outreach mission:

We stabilize people during crisis and transition, build a foundation where people can thrive, and preserve dignity and respect for the most vulnerable.

Throughout the year, they support many programs and activities which CELC may participate in that may be highlighted here.. Please check out their web site for more information.

LSS-SW Web Site