Cathedral Outreach
By building relationships in communities locally and globally, Christ Church Cathedral aims to empower others to glorify God and live with dignity. We’re all broken, just in different ways. By walking with others in relationship, we believe that God will change our hearts and use us to change the lives of others.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
BUILD, Ongoing
To learn more CLICK HERE to visit BUILD's website or contact Deborah Gerth
BUILD (Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct-Action) is an organization of congregations in Lexington that employs the practices of direct action community organizing to help our city. Presently, we are among 27 congregations partnering with BUILD to do this important work in Fayette County.
COMMUNITY CLOSET, Weekly
Interested in volunteering or making a donation? Contact Kathleen Imhoff
The Community Closet is a partnership ministry with Central Christian Church that provides free clothing for men, women, and children from 10a-12p Saturday mornings at the Watkins Building, 219 E. Short Street. All types of items are available including casual wear, jeans, shirts, t-shirts, sox, underwear, shoes and blankets. This ministry is unique in that it does not require a person to have a referral, just some form of identification. This ministry is looking for volunteers and there are 3 WAYS YOU CAN HELP. 1. DONATE in season items in good condition by bringing them to the Welcome desk. You can always call the Welcome desk to find out what items are currently needed. 2. HELP SORT donations. 3. VOLUNTEER once a month at the Closet (Saturdays 10a-12pm) to help people select items, stock the racks, and bag the items. Working at the Closet is an opportunity to see ministry in action.
HARRISON ELEMENTARY MENTORS, Seasonal (September - May)
Interested in learning more about being a mentor? Contact Mary Mc
Interested in making a difference in the life of a child? Please consider offering an hour of your time each week serving as a mentor at Harrison Elementary. Be part of the future by helping today’s children prepare for tomorrow! To learn more or sign up, contact Mary Mc at marymclisle@msn.com. Harrison Elementary is a local school that we sponsor and support. Each school year we send mentors to tutor at-risk students at the school based on classroom needs and a volunteers availability (regarding day of the week or time of day). A background check is required. Training is provided.
THE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD, Weekly
Interested in volunteering or learning more? Contact Kathleen Imhoff
The Community Cupboard distributes personal hygiene, grooming, and cleaning supplies to people in need. These are essential personal items but they are not eligible to be purchased with SNAP benefits. These items are assembled by volunteers into supply bags which are picked up by staff from Lexington Rescue Mission, The Nest, St. James Place and Ballard Place and distributed from their locations to families and individuals in need. The supplies are provided by the Cathedral through the Outreach Committee, the generosity of individual donations and proceeds from the Cathedral’s Bake Sale. The Cupboard provides necessary supplies for between 7,000 and 8,000 adults and children each year.
TATES CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER, Weekly
To volunteer or learn more, contact Carol Riker
Volunteers assist with activities for youth who gather at Tates Creek Community Center after school and on non-school days. Currently volunteers from Cathedral Outreach, Grace United and other community volunteers conduct weekly arts and crafts activities. We also provide healthy snacks during the school year and help with occasional celebrations. Want to volunteer or have an idea for a new activity for youth? Contact Carol Riker at carolariker@gmail.com and we’ll take it to the Center Director! Volunteering requires a Records Check. A volunteer orientation will be provided.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND (EAF), Ongoing
To make a secure online donation, CLICK HERE.
EAF provides financial assistance to clients in need of immediate help with rent, utilities, water, or sewage bills. Clients are assisted once a year with assistance totaling $150. Social workers make referrals on behalf of clients in need. This fund is supported by contributions from the congregation and is not a line item in the budget.
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY, Three times annually (Spring, Summer, Fall)
To learn more or volunteer, contact Rev. Kenny
Christ Church Cathedral has adopted a portion of highway -- two miles of US 68 (Broadway) from High Street to the Corman Railroad overpass. Three times per year we meet on a Saturday from 10am-12pm and walk our adopted road together, cleaning up the trash along the sidewalks. Safety vests, gloves, and trash bags are provided. This is a great opportunity to beautify our city and make a tangible impact on our downtown Lexington community.
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE, August (annually)
To make a secure online donation, CLICK HERE.
Want to learn more or help organize this project? Contact Michael Miller
Harrison Elementary is a local school that we sponsor and support. Every year from August to the beginning of September, we have a school supply drive to help provide classroom supplies for the beginning of the school year.
ANGEL TREE, December (annually)
To volunteer or donate, contact Carmen Wells
Angel Tree serves the children and families of our partner school, Harrison Elementary, and other local elementary schools during the holiday season.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
Christ Church Cathedral is committed to partnering with agencies throughout our city in order to bring equity to all populations. Below is a list of partnering organizations. If you'd like to get involved in one of them, please contact them directly.
Lexington Rescue Mission
God's Pantry
Harrison Elementary School
The Hope Center
The Nest
Habitat for Humanity
Kenyan Girls Forward
Fayette County School Family Resource Centers
Ballard Place
St. James Place
Lexington Senior Center
Adult and Tenant Services