ABOUT
Valley Local Outreach offers opportunities for attendees to serve our community and share the grace and mercy of God alongside the organizations we support. Valley's partners support vulnerable people groups, assist with crisis and recovery, and offer education and empowerment to those in need. How is God calling you to serve your neighbors in the Hartford and Litchfield counties?
FEATURED EVENT
Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2
Local Outreach Weekend
Featuring the THRIVE Farmington Valley Conference
Join us for our first Local Outreach Weekend! First, Valley is hosting the annual THRIVE Farmington Valley Conference, where people from over 14 local churches gather to worship and learn together. The free worship events, seminars, and workshops start Friday at 7 p.m. and end Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Click here to learn more and register.
Then, Local Outreach Weekend continues with Special Worship Services, a Movie Night, Special Presentations, Partner Display Tables, and a Luncheon Presentation. Representatives from more than 10 Local Outreach Partners will be joining us to share about their mission. All events are open to the public and free to attend. No registration is needed.
WE SUPPORT...
Foster Care and Adoption
Thanks to our partnership with Fostering Hope, Valley launched a Foster Care and Adoptive Ministry in April 2023. The ministry will help kids in need in our communities by providing support and encouragement to Foster Care and Adopting parents.
ABC Women's Center
The ABC Women's Center is a faith-based pregnancy resource that equips women and men with life-affirming pregnancy, parenting and post-abortive support.
Gifts of Love
Valley has collected over 50,000 non-perishable food items and distributed them to people in need in Connecticut through Gifts of Love.
English as a Second Language
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library
Valley provides a free and safe space for learners of English as a second language in the Farmington Valley. Weekly, individuals are welcome to practice their English and make new friends.
Youth Challenge
Youth Challenge of Connecticut Inc. operates residential and outreach programs to help young men and women who are adversely affected by substance abuse or dependency. The organization counsels individuals on how to lead drug-free, productive, and meaningful lives.
The Underground
The Underground New England strives to end human trafficking in New England. Their approach focuses on awareness, prevention and survivor support.
Prison Ministry
Valley is in the process of re-establishing connections with Connecticut's local prisons to continue our mission of providing inmates with Bibles and introducing them to the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday Night Dinner and a Movie
Saturday, February 1
6:15 - 8:30 p.m.
The Venue
Join the Foster Care Team for a free dinner and movie in The Venue after Valley's Saturday Night Worship Service. The film, “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot," tells the true story of a church in East Texas, whose congregation adopted 77 children from the local foster system. The film contains material that is not appropriate for children under the age of 13. No RSVP is required.
Connect Time: Across the Street Café
Sunday, February 2
10:15 - 10:40 a.m.
The Fellowship Hall
Learn about our Local Outreach partners while enjoying pastries, coffee, and hot chocolate. Browse volunteer opportunities and sign up to receive our Valley Outreach Newsletter.
Special Presentation by Agapé House
Sunday, February 2
10:45 - 12:00 noon
The Café
Learn about our new Local Outreach partner, Agapé House. This Christian non-profit organization aims to unite the body of Christ to serve the homeless and people in need in Bristol, CT. This event is open to all, wheelchair accessible, and no RSVP is needed.
Local Outreach Weekend Luncheon with Special Presentation by Joni & Friends
Sunday, February 2
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
The Fellowship Hall
Valley invites you to a free lunch and presentation by our Local Outreach partner, Joni & Friends. This family-friendly event will include children's tables, food, and activities. Wheelchair accessible, open to all, no RSVP needed.
SERVE
Valley Local Outreach partners with local organizations, all of which would appreciate your help. Click the button below to discover how you can GO Across the Street.
RESOURCES
BLESS
BLESS is a set of five simple practices that are designed to help you impact your neighbors for Christ. Click the link below to learn more about how you can BLESS others.
PRAY
Please consider adding one or all of these prayer requests to your weekly devotions: Please pray that more volunteers are led to serve through our Valley Outreach Partners. Pray for the growing Valley FosterCare Ministry. Lastly, pray for two church plants in the greater New England area, including The Manchester Project and a growing church in Great Barrington.
GIVE
Giving to World and Local Outreach helps fund our partners such as Urban Alliance, The Underground, Gifts of Live and many others. Along with your volunteer efforts, we can impact many neighbors for Christ!
