Serving the Diablo Valley

The heart of God for the marginalized and the disenfranchised is seen all over the scripture and the calling of the gospel (the "good news") is inextricably connected to raising up those that are in need.  To experience God's forgiveness always results in reaching out in service those who are in need in our community.

Christ Community seeks to serve the Diablo Valley in a variety of ways.  We are excited about what 2010 holds for our church.  Our Mercy and Justice Ministry Team is actively seeking ways we can serve our community.  Please contact us for more information and how you can become part of our Mercy and Justice Team: Ken Brown at 925-788-3515 or Alison Olsen

Our current Contribution Partners:

Eric Dirksen

The Christian Reform Church Plant in Davis, CA seeks to build relationships with people, businesses and organizations, in order to show love and help others to know that Jesus is Lord. There are opportunities to be a presence in the community at places like the farmer's market, school functions, coffee shops, and more.  Learn more.

SHELTER, Inc.
SHELTER, Inc.'s mission is to prevent homelessness and promote self-sufficiency  among low-income residents of Contra Costa County. We provide a comprehensive, integrated continuum of services to families and individuals facing eviction, living on the streets or unable to obtain rental housing.  Learn more.

Nest
Nest is a nonprofit organization that empowers female artists and artisans around the world. Using a unique combination of interest-free microfinance loans, mentoring from established designers, as well as a market in which to sell their crafts, Nest helps its loan recipients create successful small businesses. Nest instills pride of ownership, preserves ancient artistic traditions and successfully moves women from poverty to self-sufficiency.  Learn more.

 

These are the values that Christ Community Church (CCC) upholds in a partnership with its Contribution Partners (CP):
1. Celebration
a. Celebrating moments of success and provision alongside CP
b. Proclaiming the hope and joy of these moments

2. Meeting Needs
a. Seeking to meet real needs of real people
b. Listening to those being served and meeting their felt needs, not imposing any ideas of what they might need
c. Serving holistically considering a person's physical, psychological and spiritual needs, recognizing that the joy, freedom, hope and peace of God's Kingdom come in tangible acts of service as well as verbal proclamation

3. Grassroots
a. Indigenous movements that support grassroots, local, indigenous leadership
b. Equipping and encouraging leaders to mentor and empower their own people to serve and change their worlds
c. Celebrating and preserving the cultures of communities, nations, tribes and refugee groups. While honoring cultural differences, it is understood that justice often requires challenging some cultural practices

4. Human Rights Advocacy
a. Education and advocacy for rights of the oppressed and socially powerless

5. Tangible Work
a. Lifting our neighbors out of distress

6. Sharing of Resources
a. Fiscal responsibility
b. Generosity of personal time and talents
c. Sharing in life with those we serve
d. Consistent and faithful prayer for God's provision and glory through CCC and CP