“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.”
Matthew 25:35-36
Faith in Action
Service Opportunities
Colorado Faith Communities
United to End Gun Violence
As congregations of diverse faith traditions, we are called by our shared belief in the sacredness of human life to protect and preserve it. Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence (CFCU) is the only faith-based organization in Colorado dedicated to ending gun violence.
To learn more, visit their website HERE
The Delores Project
The Delores Project partners with individuals experiencing barriers to housing by providing safe, reliable shelter and housing coupled with onsite services as they move towards stability. Members of the Lakewood UCC Team Delores provide, plan, cook, deliver and serve meals with this incredible organization.
To learn more about the Delores Project click HERE
Rose Stein Elementary School
We love being partnered with Rose Stein Elementary School, a Jeffco public school in the neighborhood. We work with them throughout the year on different projects. Each July into August, we collect school supplies for students and teachers to have a successful year of learning and growth.
Learn more about Rose Stein HERE
Denver Pridefest
Lakewood UCC is an Open and Affirming church, “respecting all God’s children regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.” One way we show it is by marching in Denver’s annual Pridefest Parade, in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ friends.
To learn more about Denver Pride click HERE
The Action Center
Lakewood UCCers were instrumental in founding the organization that would become “The Action Center,” which offers food, clothing, counseling, job training, and financial assistance to local people in need. We have an ongoing collection for the Action Center, with new donations coming in every week.
To learn more about the Action Center click HERE
Re-Member
Every other summer, a group of us heads to the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge Reservation to volunteer with our local partner organization, Re-Member. This includes everything from skirting trailers to learning about Lakota culture, from installing bunk beds to building relationships. Participants say that the week of cultural immersion changes their lives, and many return again and again.
To learn more about Re-Member click HERE