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SERVE YOUR CITY

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.

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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.

WAYS TO SERVE RIGHT NOW!

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BAKE SALE SILENT AUCTION

Next Sunday, November 19

from 8:00am to 12:30pm

In addition to our traditional Bake Sale, this year will feature our first-ever SILENT AUCTION! Sunday, November 19 from 8am-12:30pm, you'll have the chance to bid on Blanton's Bourbon, a Keeneland Box, UK basketball tickets, specialty cakes, delicious smoked goodies, and much more! Plan to do some early Christmas shopping, knowing that your generous bids will help support Cathedral Outreach.

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BABY SUPPLIES DRIVE FOR THE NEST

Now through Sunday, November 26

Cathedral Youth are collecting baby supplies for The Nest! Donations of baby clothing, shampoo/soap, and formula have been specifically requested. You may donate supplies or make a financial donation to help us purchase supples. See details below for the 3 ways you can give.

*Please bring all donations to the Welcome Desk by Sunday, November 26.

3 WAYS TO GIVE

1. Purchase supplies on Amazon from our Amazon Wish list and have them sent directly to the Cathedral.

2. Purchase supplies anywhere using the Amazon Wish list as a guide, and bring them to the Cathedral.

3. Make a financial gift toward the purchase of supplies (see details below).

 

CLICK HERE to make a financial donation securely online. Please select "Baby Supply Drive" from the dropdown fund options.

Checks can be made out to Christ Church Cathedral, with "Baby Supply Drive" in the memo.

Questions? Contact Reverend Thomas at tbecker@ccclex.org

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Outreach Opportunities

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

THE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD, Weekly 

Interested in volunteering or making a donation? Contact Kathleen Imhoff

The Cupboard provides clothing and household products free of charge to clients referred by local school Family Resource Centers and other agencies.

COMMUNITY CLOSET, Weekly 

Interested in volunteering or making a donation? Contact Kathleen Imhoff

The Community Closet is a partnership with Central Christian Church that provides free clothing for men, women, and children on Saturdays at The Watkins Building at Central Christian Church. All types of clothing are available, including: coats, suits, dresses, casual wear, socks, underwear, shoes, hats, gloves, and scarves.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND (EAF), Ongoing 

To make a donation, CLICK HERE and select EAF (Emergency Assistance Fund) from the fund dropdown menu.

EAF provides financial assistance to clients in need of immediate help with rent, utilities, water, or sewage bills. 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.

BUILD, Ongoing

To learn more contact Rev. Thomas

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.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING, Ongoing

To volunteer or donate, contact Carolyn Witt Jones

Affordable Housing supports the families in the program by walking alongside them as they gain independence.

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SANDWICH SATURDAYS, Ongoing

To volunteer or donate, contact Matt Strange

Once a quarter, we provide sandwiches to the Hope Center to supply to hungry people in the city.

E=HOPE, Ongoing

To partner and donate, contact Windy Roscoe or Pat Arnold

We partner with our Daughters of the King to support Education Equals Hope (E=Hope), a program that sends girls in Haiti to school and communicates with them on an on-going basis, promising them a brighter future. 

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE, September (annually)

To make a donation, CLICK HERE and put "Harrison" in the memo.

Want to learn more or help organize this project? Contact Loys Mather

Harrison Elementary is a local school that we sponsor and support. In addition to providing mentors to tutor at-risk students, we also have a yearly drive to help provide classroom supplies for back to school.

HARRISON ELEMENTARY MENTORS, Seasonal (September - May)

Interested in learning more about being a mentor? Contact Loys Mather

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 for approximately one hour per week. A background check is required. Training is provided. 

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ROOM IN THE INN, Seasonal (November - March)

To volunteer or donate, contact Robert Fugate

Room In The Inn runs from November through March each year and provides safe shelter, warm meals, and fellowship for men struggling with homelessness in the Lexington area. 

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.

Questions about the Community Closet? Interested in volunteering? 

Contact Kathleen Imhoff at kathleenrtimhoff@gmail.com

Our Partners

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.

Community Action Council

Fayette County School Family Resource Centers
Ballard Place
St. James Place
Lexington Senior Center
The Veterans Administration
Hands
Adult and Tenant Services
Lexington Housing Authority
BrightView
Rose Street Apartments

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