Response to COVID-19
BSA Eagle Project
Troop 351, Life Scout TJ Graves is preparing his Eagle Scout Project this Spring. His goal is to prepare at least 20 duffel bags/backpacks filled with 3 sets of clothes, shoes, toiletries and gear to be shared with homeless veterans in Charlotte County. Donations are appreciated! There is a collection box for clothes, toiletries and basic camping gear such as: flashlights, headlamps, water bottles duffel bags and backpacks in the Narthex. The collection ends April 18.
TJ is a 14 year old, 7th grader at Charlotte Middle School. He has been in scouting for 6 years.
Small Group Protocols
- Practice physical distancing.
- Masks are required and must be worn at all times while in the building with others around.
- Groups consisting of 10 people or less can meet inside. Groups with more than 10 people are welcome to meet under the portico where it is easier to physically distance from each other. Please bring your own folding chair, mainly because they are easier to manage.
- Completely sanitize chairs, tables, table clothes, etc. when finished.
- Contact the office immediately if you have attended a church function and test positive for COVID or begin to show symptoms. We will immediately begin contact tracing.
Pilgrim Women's Fellowship
What do you know about Fyodor Dostoyevsky? That he was Russian ? Yes! That he was a brilliant writer? Yes! He wrote Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. Come to our Meeting on April 1, at 10:00 a.m. to learn of his fascinating life as a man of faith that changed the world. This review is a continuation of a year-long study of inspired world figures with God at the center of their lives.
We meet in the Coffee Room off the sanctuary and follow the Church’s COVID protocol for Small Groups.
The group’s most recent mission project is finding ways to support the staff at Joyful Noise school and contribute to a scholarship program for enrolled families in need.
Stephen Ministry
Lonely? Sad? Discouraged?
Are you or a friend going through a tough time—emotionally or spiritually? Struggling with a crisis in life? Or simply feeling down?
Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. A Stephen Minister is a member of our congregation who is trained to listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. It’s confidential, free, and very helpful.
Boy Scouts of America
The BSA serves duly constituted, community-based organizations and offers an educational resource program based on duty to God and duty to country. Pilgrim church serves as chartered organization to Troop and Pack 351 – boy scouts and cub scouts. The chartered organization provides leadership, meeting facilities, encouragement, and other support as needed. In return, the boys perform flag ceremonies, at special services, cook breakfast on Scout Sunday, and collect food donations for the church food pantry, just to name a few activities that are mutually beneficial.
The Boy Scouts meet every Monday evening at 7:00 PM during the school year in the Pilgrim Church Community Center, Cub Scouts meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Summer programming varies. Please contact church office for more information.
Mission Outreach Ministry
- Food Pantry is currently available on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.
- PB&J Sandwich Makers assemble the classic comfort food for the homeless on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
- Serving at the Homeless Coalition on 3rd & 5th Fridays every month.
Weekly Food Pantry
Mondays 10:00 a.m until 11:30 a.m. Neighbors and friends are welcomed to stop for a bag of groceries.
Items needed to support this ministry:
- canned soup
- saltine crackers
- beef stew
- canned pasta
- canned tomatoes
- canned green beans
- canned pork n beans
- canned carrots
- canned corn
- canned mixed veggies
- assorted canned beans
- canned peas
- canned fruit
- ramen noodles
- spaghetti sauce
- dry pasta (assorted)
- mac n cheese
- mashed potatoes
- canned potatoes
- rice & dry beans
- dry cereal & grits
- oatmeal
- pancake mix
- syrup
- peanut butter
- jelly
- snacks
- canned tuna
- toilet paper
- paper towels
Prayer Shawls
Joyful Noise Learning Center
Our School offers low ratios in a Christian, high-quality educational environment. The curriculum is full of fun and adventurous activities in a faith-based atmosphere. Program hours are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm for one year olds thru fifth graders. We are both (NAC) National Accreditation Commission Accredited and Gold Seal Accredited.
Joyful Noise Learning Center Mission Statement
Pilgrim United Church of Christ is a community responding to God’s call. Our mission is to reach out to all people and help them grow in their faith and to know God personally.
JOYFUL NOISE is a ministry of Pilgrim Church. We believe childhood is precious. In a world where children are often forced to grow up too soon we offer a community of gentleness and safety where Christian values of kindness, honestly, and respect of God and others are taught with loving care.
JOYFUL NOISE provides creative learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate and nurture children to thrive intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, artistically and physically. We instill a genuine love of learning while providing a broad, challenging and stimulating education. We promote self-reliance and establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment for students of varied talents and abilities.
We maintain a strong, inclusive, family atmosphere committed to Christian values while honoring the socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity within our school community.
Bible Studies
The Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study Group meets at 9:05 a.m. in the Library. Discussion led by David and Judi Wilson, currently studying the book of Isaiah.
Wednesdays during Lent, Pastor John is leading a study on Forgiveness. Meet in the Sanctuary at noon or 6:30 p.m.
There are online studies you can subscribe to here.