In a season often filled with long wish lists and overflowing shopping carts, our church is offering a different way to celebrate the spirit of Christmas - one that centers generosity, compassion, and care for our neighbors. This year, we invite you to consider Alternative Giving: donating to one of our mission partners in honor of someone you love.

A Giving Tree will be displayed in the Welcome Center throughout Advent, decorated with ornaments that represent the ministries we support. Each ornament lists a specific mission area and several dollar amounts you can choose from. Simply select an ornament, make your contribution, and give the ornament as a gift to honor a loved one this Christmas.

Your alternative gift can support:

Cherry Hill Food Pantry, helping local families keep nutritious meals on the table

Refugee Resettlement, offering stability and welcome to families building a new life

Green Team, funding sustainability initiatives that care for creation

Simple Homes, assisting individuals transitioning from homelessness to housing

Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardens, strengthening community through shared growing spaces

Alternative Giving is a beautiful way to honor friends and family with gifts that reach far beyond the tree. We invite you to join us in sharing hope, kindness, and love in this meaningful way.