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Trinity UCC has a commitment to local, national and worldwide services. Our church provides housing to the Wooster Community Action Head Start Program, and serves as a meeting facility for numerous organizations, Habitat for Humanity In the past few years, Trinity had directly supported, both financially and through volunteers, the building of Habitat Houses. We finished work on a UCC/Disciples of Christ ecumenical house in April 2006. Breakfast at Trinity Each weekday, Trinity serves a free hot breakfast in our Fellowship Hall. Open to anyone in the Wooster community, the menu features a weekly schedule of of eggs, toast, pancakes, bacon, cold cereal, donuts and other goodies. On an average morning, we serve approximately 70 guests. The Breakfast Program is operated by a dedicated staff of volunteers. contact the Church Office if you are interested in contributing your talents to this growing program. Esperanza Mission Trip Each January/February, Trinity hosts a mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico to assist in a house construction project. In 2006 thirty-six hardworking people, including 18 TUCC members, labored together to help create a home for an impoverished family. We are currently in the planning stages for the 2008 Mission Trip. Contact Phil Starr in the Chruch Office for more information. UCC Disaster Response EOA Department of Church in the World is offering TWO Disaster Recovery trips to New Orleans. The first group, led by Jim Ditzler, will leave Ohio on Saturday, September 29 and return on Sunday, October 7. The second group, led by Jerry Hansard, will leave Ohio on Saturday, October 6, and return on Sunday, October 14. Both groups will stay at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Orleans. The cost per trip per person is $300 which includes van transportation to and from Ohio and in New Orleans, all lodging, and all meals except those in transit and any evenings out in New Orleans. A get-acquainted organizational meeting for anyone interested in these Disaster Recovery trips will be held Monday, May 21, 7:00 p.m., at: Here is some helpful info from the UCC website: According to ucc.org, disaster recovery work groups may be quite different from other kinds of mission trips. Work projects for any particular week may not be known ahead of time. Flexibility and patience are key for the success of your experience. As of January 2007, the United Church of Christ has received $6,034,697 to address the needs of people impacted by the 2005 hurricanes. The funds received will allow a UCC presence on the Gulf Coast for the long-term recovery offering hope for thousands of people. Disaster recovery work groups help with the rebuilding and repairing of homes for persons identified with "un-met" needs.
Help Wanted - UCC Disaster Ministry Office, New Orleans The UCC Disaster Ministry Office in New Orleans is entering the rebuilding phase of work and ministry with families in the affected areas of New Orleans. In order to provide quality service, work and assistance to families, the UCC Disaster Office is in search of licensed professional tradespersons to work with the UCC Disaster Office in the following capacities: Master Plumber - Work in UCC churches and church member homes, repairing and replacing water and/or gas lines. Installation of rough in plumbing and finish installation of equipment and fixtures.
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