"We are for you....with you....Just reach out"

Mission Statement:

The Christian Service Commission responds to the human family according to the Gospel mandates. Diversity of gifts, talents and resources of hundreds of volunteers enables our parish family to provide presence, support and assistance to those in need. Through the coordinated efforts of parishioners, staff members and the parish tithing programs, our outreach is not only local, but national and international in scope.

We strive to study, promote and develop joint action on social justice and peace issues and provide in-service and enrichment for our members. We participate in the River of Life, which includes educational and action-orientated components to increase environmental responsibility and good stewardship of God’s creation.

Meeting Time:

2nd Tuesday of each month, September through June @ 7:30pm

Meeting Place:

Activities Building

Primary Contact(s):

Contact us at: ChristianService@standrewchurch.org

Members:

Arlene Stec	Ron Anderson	Dianne Bubnar
Mary Coyle (secretary)	Alyson Denyer	Kathy Diewald
Kay & John Dodson	Val Fournier	Valerie Gaton
Ceil Mrock	Renee & David Olejnik	George Stec
Cecilia Roccos

Current Objectives:

Provide parishioners with opportunities to bridge with other communities in the Area Church and share the Good News of Jesus Christ

• Work with St. Aloysius Church Center to aid the homeless in downtown Detroit
• Continue promoting outreach opportunities such as Giving Tree, Easter Baskets, soup kitchens, warming center, monthly Care & Share, etc.

Support the emergency needs of God’s people in the Area Church as well as globally

• Broaden the scope of those agencies that qualify to be tithing recipients

Provide opportunities to exchange our "Time & Talent" with other diverse communities

• Invite the parish to experience an Indian celebration of "Our Lady of Guadalupe"
• Reach out to the Hispanic community in our parish and beyond.
• Offer a parish letter-writing event for our Servicemen and Servicewomen abroad.