NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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September 21, 2024- BALTIMORE MD

The Church of Christ in Sandtown is preparing to outfit the community! On Saturday, October 12th, new and gently used clothing, accessories, footwear, outerwear, blankets and more will be available for the choosing. Bring the family and your friends to pick items for men, women, and children -- ALL FREE! Go to EventBrite for details -- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-events-with-the-sandown-church-of-christ-tickets-942758906267

if you'd like to volunteer to help with this or future outreach,  contact Bro. Worley at 443-962-9154. 

August 11, 2024- BALTIMORE MD

Hurricane Debby couldn't stop us! Backpacks, school supplies, books, Medicaid information -- these are some of the things community members were blessed with at the Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway on Saturday.

At 11am, Min. Davis Worley started the group of volunteers and community members with prayer. After, the children kept coming, receiving backpacks filled with school supplies and books. There was facepainting and they also had their choice of additifonal books.  Refreshments were served and parents met with National Pike Health (https://nphcinc.com) to receive information on the many benefits afforded to Medicaid recipients, many of whom are not receiving the full array of benefits available. Dr. Monifa Jones offered guidance, information and gifts for the children.  

The event was held in front of the worship center on North Mount Street, which is in the final stages of renovation, soon to be open for in-person worship.

Next up is the Fall Clothing Giveaway, scheduled for October 12th. If you'd like to volunteer to help with this or future outreach,  contact Bro. Worley at 443-962-9154. 

February 4, 2024- BALTIMORE MD

Once again, the Church works together to do what matters. On Saturday, February 10th, the Church of Christ in Sandtown will gather in Sandtown to give away meals to those in need. 

At 10am, on the corner of Fremont and Prestman, in the park, the saints will convene to distribute free hot soup and sandwiches to the community.  

If you'd like to volunteer to help with the giveaway, meet us there! For more information, contact Bro. Worey at 443-962-9154.

July 24, 2023 - BALTIMORE MD

When the Church works together to do what matters, we uplift our community and change people's lives. And others notice, just as th scriptures teach (Acts 2:42-47). That's how we make an impact and win souls for Christ.. 

Bro. Harris joined us for our backpack giveaway and his observations are noted in the article linked below.  

When we do something to give back, inspire, and uplift our people, we can and will see the change in our communities that we desire. Let us always strive to demonstrate the best in God's kingdom!

June 15, 2023 - BALTIMORE MD

The Church of Christ in Sandtown has once again teamed up with the Easterwood Recreation Center (North Bentalou Street in West Baltimore) to deliver arts programming for Baltimore's youth. The program begins July 5th and runs through August 4th,. As a part of the Easterwood Recreation Center's Summer STEAM Program, the Church of Christ uin Sandtown CCPP team will teach young people creative ways to think about structural engineering, how to make craft items, painting technique, and artistic design. The CCPP Art program runs from 1pm to 3pm each weekday afternoon.

November 10, 2022 - BALTIMORE MD

The Church of Christ in Sandtown has begun the renovation of its new building at 801 N. Mount Street in West Baltimore. The interior demolition, a new rook, and now a new facade.

The congregation looks forward to when it can open the doors and begin to worship in person at the Mount Street location. In the meantime, virtual worship continues online via Zoom and YouTube, Sundays at 9:45am for Bible study and 11am for worship. 

August 10, 2022 - BALTIMORE MD

This week, the Church of Christ in Sandtown kicked off its first STE(A)M Camp for elementary and middle school children. The week's topics are computer technology and the arts, and the children will create their own websites featuring artwork they create.

Held at the Easterwood Recreation Center on Bentalou Street on the West Side, the camp is a component of the church's Career and College Prep Program (CCPP), planting seeds and getting community members ready to be productive through education, career readiness, and entrepreneurship.

The CCPP is funded in part by Bell Trust.

August 8, 2022 - BALTIMORE MD

On Saturday, the Church of Christ in Sandtown held its 6th annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway on the grounds of the newly acquired site at 801 N. Mount Street. With over 75 community members pre-registering via EventBrite, hundreds more came to celebrate and equip the children. 

Roughly 300 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to grade school (PreK-12) children in the Sandtown-Winchester and Harlem Park communities of West Baltimore. The community also enjoyed games, face painting, and refreshments.

February 8, 2022 - BALTIMORE MD

After five years worshipping and serving the community out of the Lillian Jones Recreation Center, the Church of Christ in Sandtown now has a new home! Church leadership has acquired a building in the Sandtown/Harlem Park community -- a home base where we can worship and study, conduct community outreach, and implement free programming for the community. We are so blessed and grateful to God for providing what is needed.

Several months of renovations will be required before we can begin using the building, and we are calling on the brotherhood to support these efforts.

The Church of Christ in Sandtown (501(c)3) is not just a church – it is a mission of community outreach and service! Even without a permanent worship and outreach center, this small congregation has been able to implement its mission to aid the communities of Sandtown-Winchester and Harlem Park with:  

• Backpacks and school supplies 
• College preparation and career guidance 
• Community clean-ups 
• Face masks and other protective gear  
• Food and clothing ​Job placements 
• Mental and physical health information and screenings