Outreach

Presbyterians are called to bear witness to the love and compassion of Jesus Christ through serving people in all places and circumstances, with particular attention given to the poor and the powerless.

Our members serve as volunteers, board members, and advisors to Hope Dining Room  (we prepare and serve lunch one Friday each month), the annual Elkton Community Kitchen luncheon, Meeting Ground, and Andrew’s Place.  Each summer, the Newark Community Band plays a concert Under the Trees for the surrounding community, complete with Kilby’s Moo-Mobile.

Discover how you can participate in our outreach activities:

Newark Community Band

During the summer, we host the Newark Community Band as they perform a Concert Under the Trees. For the past two years, the donations collected have gone to support Warriors Helping Warriors.

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Exterior View of Wayfarer HouseMeeting Ground

Meeting Ground operates Wayfarers’ House in Elkton, MD, Wayfarers’ House, Settlement House, George Porter House and the Mary Randall Center, places of hospitality and refuge for the homeless since 1982.

Head of Christiana budgets funds for Meeting Ground each year, and members donate goods and volunteer their time and services.

Exterior View of Settlement HouseSettlement House – Cecil County Men’s Shelter

Settlement House – Cecil County Men’s Shelter Located at 168 W. Main Street in Elkton, this shelter houses about fifteen single, homeless men, many of whom are military veterans.  In addition to monetary support from Head of Christiana, several members have taken leadership roles in establishing the shelter, serving on its board, and assisting with the maintenance and repairs.

Andrew’s Place

Andrew’s Place is a full service emergency shelter that offers its guests both hospitality and empowerment.  The shelter is able to provide 25 residents each night with a hot shower, a home-cooked meal, a warm bed, and a safe place to spend the night.  Head of Christiana began working with Andrew’s Place in October of 1993.

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View of Hope Dining RoomHope Dining Room

All who are hungry and in need of a hot meal can come to Hope Dining Room.  Head of Christiana supports this program with donations of time, food and money.  Hope Dining Room is located in the social room of Kingswood United Methodist Church on Marrows Road and Brookside Boulevard in Newark.  Hot meals are served every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 1pm.

Photo of HOC members at Elkton Community KitchenElkton Community Kitchen

Head of Christiana prepares and serves food at the Elkton Community Kitchen.  HOC also has a long history of providing volunteers services, organizational leadership and financial support to ECK on an ongoing basis.  The Community Kitchen is open every Friday from noon until 1:00 pm at the Elkton Presbyterian Church. The meal is served buffet style and at no charge for anyone.  All are welcome.  In addition to the meal, a fellowship referral for other help will be available as well as a “listening ear” for those who have other needs, or wish to talk.