serving the shoreline
We provide an inviting, safe place where local organizations may meet and welcome members of the community
Caring for Creation
gardening, sustainability & exploring our local ecosystem
Our Caring for Creation Ministry serves as an “environmental ministry” both within the NMCC community as well as serving people and organizations along the Shoreline and New Haven in 3 key areas that include activities and education: Gardening, Sustainability, and Exploring our Ecosystems.
Prison Ministry
prisoner support and reform
Families and inmates impacted by incarceration need many forms of support. We partner with Free Forever Prison Ministry in New Haven to provide food, personal care, home products and toys for families with incarcerated family members. We partner with the Prison Ministry of First Church Congregational in Guilford, CT to fill backpacks for people who have been incarcerated as they are released and integrated back into the community.
We also are exploring ways we can impact prison reform. Earlier this year wrote letters of encouragement to our U.S. Senators after they were denied access to 1/26/22 and their concern about on the deplorable conditions at the Federal prison in Danbury, CT. September 18th, the Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker, former youth prison chaplain and current professor of faith-based community organizing at Ed Theological Seminary will join us for worship. She will offer a sermon about Jesus’ call to tend the incarcerated, followed by lunch and a discussion of Prison Reform. Champion: Nora Price
Contact the church office for more information
Food Pantries
food insecurity
We are committed to supporting families experiencing food insecurities in Madison and Clinton. We are collecting canned tuna, tomatoes, and chili for the Madison Food Pantry and pasta and cereal for Clinton.
Champion: Holly Francis
Contact the church office for more information
Yoga
care for oneself
We offer community yoga classes in person and via Zoom on Mondays at 6:00 pm and via Zoom on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Our classes are led by Vicki Earl, our certified yoga instructor. Monday classes are in-person and Thursdays are held via Zoom.
Champion: Roberta Hanlon
Contact the church office for more information
Kindness Club
care for community
Spread a little sunshine! Calling K-2nd graders who want to do kind things for our neighbors! Please join us for 5 weeks of kindness related activities meant to brighten our neighbors' day!
Champion: Erica McMillian
Yoga
Scouts
We sponsor Cub Scout Pack 495. As an NMCC Ministry, a member of our congregation signs renewal paperwork to keep the charter current, participates in safety training and undergoes a background check. Our representative is Tom Lauher.
AA and Alanon
We provide a safe and welcoming space for meetings.
AA:
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Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.
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Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Alanon:
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Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.
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Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
Building Usage/Rental
Not only do we provide space for community organizations, our church is available to rent for you private event.