COMMUNITY FOCUSED MINISTRIES
FLOURISH
FOOD PANTRY
Through the Flourish Food Pantry, we are able to share the love of Christ by providing food, household supplies, and spiritual guidance in times of crisis. The Food Pantry is a place of encouragement for guests and for the many volunteers who serve our community.
PANTRY HOURS:
Tuesday & Wednesday
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Visit Flourishcdc.org to learn more about requirements.
PANTRY HOURS:
Tuesday & Wednesday
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Visit Flourishcdc.org to learn more about requirements.
Want to volunteer in the Food Pantry? Reach out to Freddie Lane, Food Pantry Coordinator
NEIGHBORHOOD
GARDEN
The East Stanford Neighborhood Garden on the Schweitzer Campus is a space where people of various backgrounds come together to grow food and join in community together.
People can secure their plots in the spring of each year. Contact the Schweitzer Church office for more information.
Our garden is part of the Springfield Community Gardens.
People can secure their plots in the spring of each year. Contact the Schweitzer Church office for more information.
Our garden is part of the Springfield Community Gardens.
EMBRACE
GRACE
Embrace Grace is a 12-week support group for single and pregnant women. Each Wednesday night, participants and leaders have a meal together, followed by a video produced by Embrace Grace.
Using a Biblically-based curriculum, single moms are introduced to Jesus, who focuses on their identity and worth in Him. Participants gain a support network with leaders, prayer pals and friends in similar situations.
Using a Biblically-based curriculum, single moms are introduced to Jesus, who focuses on their identity and worth in Him. Participants gain a support network with leaders, prayer pals and friends in similar situations.
PITTMAN
ELEMENTARY
Schweitzer encourages and supports our nearby elementary school (Pittman) in many different ways. We provide backpacks in the fall, share ongoing teacher support and encouragement all year long. We host monthly Parents Night Out events, plus Holiday Market for parents with kids and Pittman.
Many Schweitzer volunteers serve as "Reading Buddies." These volunteers provide positive mentorship and encourage students in their reading development.
Many Schweitzer volunteers serve as "Reading Buddies." These volunteers provide positive mentorship and encourage students in their reading development.
Flourish CDC PROGRAMS
LIFE TRANSFORMATION
CLASSES
Flourish offers a variety of classes that address building blocks of success such as Jobs for Life, Faith & Finances, Boundaries and more.
Jobs for Life is an 8-week program that helps people get a job and prepares them to be solid, long-term employees. Faith & Finances is class explore together beginning money management skills and stewardship principles. Boundaries helps people create thriving relationships in their life.
Jobs for Life is an 8-week program that helps people get a job and prepares them to be solid, long-term employees. Faith & Finances is class explore together beginning money management skills and stewardship principles. Boundaries helps people create thriving relationships in their life.
COACH HOUSE
MINISTRY
The Coach House Ministry provides transitional housing, encouragement, and mentoring for women. We provide a place to call home during a period of learning and growth in all areas of life.
If you would like to know more about Coach House, please contact Donna Roberts at Flourish.
If you would like to know more about Coach House, please contact Donna Roberts at Flourish.
VERTICAL COMMUNITIES
NORDIC LANDING & Y GARDENS
Flourish is engaged in the lives of people living in two vertical communities within Springfield: Nordic Landing and the Y Gardens.
In addition to the Flourish staff being on site and planning community gatherings, our Schweitzer staff is also on site weekly building relationships. These locations continue to be opportunities for ministry and discipleship. Contact Katelyn to learn more about the Vertical Communities.
In addition to the Flourish staff being on site and planning community gatherings, our Schweitzer staff is also on site weekly building relationships. These locations continue to be opportunities for ministry and discipleship. Contact Katelyn to learn more about the Vertical Communities.