Mission Statement:
We seek to answer Christ's calling for outreach as it is revealed in scripture.
The Apostle Paul writes: "For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'" (Galatians 5: 14)
"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? " (1 John 3: 17)
"To whom much is given, much is expected."
(Luke 12: 48)
Inspired by these truths we support the following mission for the Kenilworth Union Church Christian Outreach Program.
- Involve the entire congregation in the church outreach efforts so that we may connect in meaningful ways with those in need and distribute our material gifts where they are most needed.
- Acknowledge and serve the less fortunate in Chicago and the surrounding community with basic assistance such as food, clothing, shelter, and health services.
- Support those who seek to help themselves and improve their lives and opportunities through rehabilitation, education and training, employment, and connection.
- Facilitate economic, social, and structural improvements in community life that will lift barriers and open new doors of opportunity to those who seek fuller, more productive lives.
In order to fulfill our outreach mission, we select and partner with agencies and programs that demonstrate the ability to address these same goals most successfully and compassionately with full recognition of the dignity of those we seek to assist.
The church currently supports approximately 50 social service and educational organizations-all within the greater Chicago Metro area. Each agency is represented by a liaison from the congregation. A listing of the agencies and their respective websites can be found on the Benevolence Agencies page.