COMMUNITY LIFE
Outreach
Drop in Center
Christ Church Cathedral runs a weekly drop in center on Thursdays from 9-2. Volunteers serve guests coffee and snacks, and spend time listening in our comfy living-room, and in the warmer weather outside. To volunteer or if you have questions, or if you are in need, please contact the Rev. Linda Taupier, Deacon at Christ Church Cathedral, deaconlindat@gmail.com.
In the past two years of operation, the DIC has met with and assisted countless homeless and disenfranchised people in the greater Springfield area. People that come are amazed at the outpouring of love, acceptance and the non-judgmental way that the staff has of being with people.
Being able to supply basic necessities such as tents, sleeping bags, blankets, coats and various personal hygiene items means the difference between freezing and being made a little more comfortable with people’s living situations. By providing washers and dryers people have been able to maintain their dignity by being able to have clean clothing. The coffee and snacks that are provided are sometimes the only food that people have during the day.
To help pay for snacks and coffee and other necessities, please donate through Christ Church Cathedral, earmarked drop-in center. We are currently accepting gently used winter coats and blankets. If you wish to volunteer, please drop by on a Thursday or email Deacon Linda.
Bible Study Groups
Feed your soul with prayer and scripture.
● Sunday Morning 9 AM, Bible Study on the Sunday Lectionary, on zoom, hosted by
Mark Betsher.
● Wednesday Morning 8:15 AM, Bible Study, on zoom, hosted by The Reverend Mike
DeVine.
● Saturday Morning Centering Prayer, 10:30 AM, on zoom, hosted by Lani Bortfeld,
a chance to sit with others in the stillness of God.
● Saturday evening Bible Study, 5:00 PM, Lectio Divina, listening to God speak
through the Word. On zoom, hosted by Mark Betsher.
Contact for links and login information: Amanda Paredes at cccspfld@gmail.com or 413-736-2742.