Outreach Ministry

St. Christopher’s Outreach Ministry seeks to fulfill our mission to follow the teachings and examples of Jesus and share God’s love with people beyond our parish who need help and comfort. Parishioners offer their time, talents, and gifts in a variety of ways, such as by championing a project and being its leader, by working to assist behind the scenes, or by donating food, household items, clothing, toys, or funds. Outreach projects include:

Collecting donated items and providing financial support for Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO), including assembling and donating Easter baskets, holding a food drive and a Christmas toy drive, and collecting winter coats
Supporting the Fairfax Area Christian Emergency and Transportation Services (FACETS) Hypothermia Program by providing shelter and meals to homeless people during the winter
Collecting and distributing school supplies for the School Physicals Program
Contributing funds to organizations such as ECHO, FACETS, Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington, and the Virginia Theological Seminary
Supporting the Fairfax County Nurturing Parent Programs by providing space and dinner for the families
Visiting regularly with residents of Sunrise Assisted Living in Springfield, providing worship services and recreational activities.

To get involved in outreach planning, attend an Outreach Committee meeting the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate in all outreach activities.

For more information, contact John Quinn, chair, 703-451-6209, or Chris Medding, vestry commissioner for outreach, 703-866-0353