Outreach Programs

White Cross

Through White Cross, American Baptist women take the lead in providing financial and in-kind support to various American Baptist Mission programs.

Special mission drives held in the spring of the year will be announced. For more information, please visit www.abc-whitecross.org.

Community Hosting

In addition to our church sponsored programs, we make our facilities available to outside organizations. The First Haitian Baptist Church, a new member church of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, was a welcome guest until moving to their own building. Another new Haitian congregation, Psalm23 Ministries worships in our church as well.

Three weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held in Upper Bushnell at 8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Check with www.ct-aa.org to confirm current schedule.

Our building is frequently used by other community organizations for meetings and special programs. The building may be available if your organization needs a place for an event.

Norwich Clergy Association – Food Locker Program

Started in 1971 in response to the needs of the community. The Food Locker has remained a staple of community support for more than 35 years. In 1993 the Food Locker became affiliated with the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut/Labor Food Bank. The program is currently administered by Mrs. Barbara Trocki along with some steadfast volunteers. The Food Locker is in operation each Thursday from 9am-12noon. Clients must be referred by Norwich Human Services, Catholic Charities, TVVCA, Salvation Army, Reliance House, or from any of the member church clergy.

During 2008 the number of individuals served was 3,487 meals.

Items especially needed are powdered milk packets, spaghetti sauce, tuna, and toilet paper. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Non-perishable food donations can be brought anytime during normal church hours: Tuesday through Fridays 9am-12noon or Sunday mornings. If you would like to volunteer please contact Mrs. Barbara Trocki at btrocki@centralbaptistnorwich.com.