(Chelsea Update would like to thank Arly Spink for the information in this story.)
There’s a beautiful old brick church on East Middle Street with a small but very active congregation doing mission and outreach work in the community of Chelsea and beyond.
New folks in the area might like to know us.
Beginning in spring, we supplied the Foster Care Closet in Washtenaw County with summer items for foster children, like sandals, swim wear, towels, toys, sunscreen, and rain coats. In the fall, we gave back-to-school items to the Foster Care Closet, for children’s backpacks.
We also showed appreciation to the Chelsea Police Department, Fire Department and the Chelsea Hospital ER employees with pastries from local coffee shops.
We support our Diaper Bank, open every Saturday and Monday for all families needing diapers, feminine hygiene products and adult disposable briefs. Culver’s also allowed us to place a crib in their restaurant for the public to fill with diapers.
In the summer, we volunteered to scoop ice cream at the Chelsea Fair, and set up a stand during the Classic Car Show of the Sounds and Sights Festival to sell baked goods, snacks and drinks for missions.
Our congregation gave generously to the organization called Jasmyn’s Voice, and raised $3,600 for autistic children to have iPads for learning and communicating.
A recent fall event was the fellowship of a soup luncheon during which many hands tied blankets for the Jackson Interfaith Shelter. We’ll supply around 30.
We will help fill Thanksgiving baskets in November for Faith in Action’s families and will sponsor a family at Christmas, by providing their entire list of Christmas gifts in December.
Many opportunities exist here for everyone.
On Dec. 7 from 9-4 we will host a Craft Show/Bake Sale at the church, (121 E. Middle St.) during Chelsea’s Hometown Holidays. If you are interested in being a vendor, tables are $30 and you may contact Kathy Grau at 734-353-0350.
And you are welcome to join us any Sunday at 10 a.m. for our worship service.
