Faith in Missions

The Board of Missions seeks to share and demonstrate God’s love through service by caring for one another in times of crisis and need, and also among our wider community and world. We look to Matthew 25:40 “Truly I tell you, just as you have done it unto one of the least of these, you have done it unto me.”

Currently our Board of Mission has four areas of focus for our efforts. Subcommittees of the Board of Missions work in each of the following areas, not including Gilead Helping Hands, which is listed separately under the heading of "Missions".

Gilead Helping Hands

Gilead Helping Hands (GHH) is a subcommittee of our Board of Missions that seeks to support those in need with hands-on projects. Over 35 volunteers lend their hands with various skills. Some of the projects GHH has been involved with include: Habitat for Humanity Building Day Painting a House Remodeling a Bathroom to Make It Accessible Repairing a Kitchen Fixing a Leaking Roof Repairing a Damaged Ceiling Building a Stair Rail for Safety Helping to Move a Family

Mission Trips

Every other year, a week long mission trip for adults and youth ages 16 and up is planned. Trips have served the communities of Missouri, New Orleans, West Virginia, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

Covenant to Care

The Gilead Congregational Church, UCC is in a covenant partnership with Covenant to Care for Children and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. Since 1994, we have provided ongoing support for the needs of children, youth and families in our adopted Social Worker’s caseload. Over the years, we have contributed: Yearly Angel Tag Program-providing over 75 Christmas Gifts for Children, Diapers/ Baby Wipes, Birthday Gift Cards, Family Household Items, Baby Items/ Furniture, Children’s Clothing

Caring Meals Network

Our Caring Meals Network is a group who is on call to provide meals for members and friends in times of need or transition. If you'd like to be part of this group, please contact our Church Office.