Religion

Churches and Synagogues are filled with Volunteers. It is hard to imagine a House of Worship functioning without volunteers. In the Anderson Guide to Enjoying Greenwich over forty local Houses of Worship are listed. Members devote incredible time to committees, events, choirs, youth groups, lay ministry, teaching and services. Many of these organizations have out-reach programs, where volunteers help our needy, nearby, as well as nationally and internationally.

In addition, there are a number of independent religious groups that need volunteers:

Greenwich District Council of Catholic Women
869.5794

This affiliate of the National Council of Catholic Women is a unifying group of women from eight Catholic Churches in Greenwich. They coordinate special events and make donations to the church and community.

Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy
Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz, President

This group of Greenwich clergy, representing over 60 religious organizations, sponsors interfaith services and activities in Greenwich. They organize the community celebration each year on the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Hadassah, Greenwich Chapter
Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Avenue

The Greenwich Chapter of Hadassah, the American Women’s Zionist Organization, raises funds for the Hadassah Medical Center in Israel and also sponsors many local service projects. A young leadership group is in formation.

Salvation Army
198 Selleck Street, Stamford CT 06902
(203) 359-2320

This charitable international service organization provides worship services, social services and many programs for the needy. Volunteers are always needed to help with fund raising- especially manning the kettles from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

UJA Federation of Greenwich
622.1434
http://www.jewishgreenwich.org

The Greenwich branch of this nonprofit Jewish philanthropic organization develops youth and adult educational and cultural programs for the community. They support local Jewish organizations and they help with the rescue and resettlement of Jews worldwide.

Young Life and Wyld Life
340.2123
http://www.greenwich.younglife.org

This nondenominational Christian organization for teenagers provides weekly Bible study meetings as well as a summer camp and social club. A volunteer committee comprised of adults help with public relations, leader care, fund raising, and special event work. The Wyld Life group is for middle school (grades 6-8) and the Young Life is for high school (grades 9-12).

 

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