Board of Missions ~ Midnight Run
Mission Overview
Midnight Run is a consortium of more than one hundred churches, synagogues, and schools in the metropolitan area. Three or four nights a week, volunteers travel into Manhattan; there they seek out the homeless poor. They deliver clothing, food, blankets, and personal care items. In the process, they try to break through the barriers of prejudice and fear that try to separate us into artificial categories of "homed" and "homeless".
Throughout the year, the church collect coats and other clothing to provide to the homeless in New York City. Twice a year, members make a "run" to distribute the clothing as well offer food and hot beverages to those often overlooked in New York. The trips last most of the night and are an exhilarating and moving experiences.
Becoming Involved
If you are interested in joining a Midnight Run or have other questions regarding First Congregational Church's support of Midnight Run, please click here.
Financial Support
If you are interested in financially supporting Midnight Run, please write a check in the amount you care to give to First Congregational Church and note in the memo field the gift should be used toward the Midnight Run mission. The check can be placed in the offering plate at any worship service or can be mailed to the church office: First Congregational Church, 103 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. 100% of your gift will be sent to the mission and all donations are fully tax deductible.
For more information on Midnight Run, go to www.MidnightRun.org.