SERVE THE CITY.
See that the city prospers.
Jesus told us to care for those around us (it's hard to not see that!), and you don’t have to look very far to see need in Los Angeles. Our vision from the start must include caring for those who don’t have food, shelter, safety, justice or love. The plan is to build relationships and partner with organizations who are already on the ground, know the city and know needs.
We want to back these organizations financially where needed, but the bigger picture includes giving our time, our voices, and our love. bread schedules monthly Serve the City days, where we can get together with a specific purpose (like helping to build a house, hosting an event for a child or family, serving food/spending time with the homeless).
But we think there’s more to this. Without ever entering into party politics as a church, we do believe Jesus calls us to speak up where there is injustice, to challenge unfair practices and systems, and to give away what we’ve received (in terms of gifts, position, privilege) to fight for those who have less. It's our conviction that following Jesus is necessarily to be politically engaged. And our call is to extend his kingdom, in his power, across all aspects of life.
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Covenant House Sleep Out
What: Sleep Out - Spring Edition in Los Angeles
When: FRIDAY MARCH 22ND 8PM-SATURDAY MARCH 23RD 6AM
Venue: Covenant House California, 1325 N Western Ave, Hollywood, CA 90027
How to register:
Click this LINK
Create an account with Covenant House (or sign in)
Select participant type
Under “role,” select Join a team
Search/select Team Bread, Kaleb Tuttle is the team captain
Complete remaining registration details
SUMMER TAILGATE
It’s almost always summer in L.A - we love that about this city. And we are putting on a tailgate party for our unhoused neighbors. It is a relaxed time with an enjoyable program and backyard activities. This is a chance for us to be hospitable and simply be a good presence for our neighbors.
If you’re unhoused, we’d love for you to join us next summer.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Christmas is wonderful but for some it can be a difficult holiday, particularly for the unhoused. Every year we put on a Christmas dinner for our unhoused neighbors. We serve a hot meal around a table. We hear again the Christmas story and sing about the wonder of Jesus’ arrival. The date of the dinner is Tuesday, December 5 at 7pm.
Christmas is good news of great joy for everyone – this is what we’re aiming to bring!
If you’re interested in helping us put on this either of these events, email raul@bread.church.
REFUGEES
Kaleb, Jason, Nicole, Käri, Christina
Bread’s 2022-2023 Home Team
Moving into a new neighborhood is never easy, especially when one is fleeing conflict in their home country. Home For Refugees is an organization that settles refugee individuals and families in the Los Angeles area. The organization is in need of sponsorship teams that can host refugees as they arrive.
We had a sponsorship team with Home For Refugees that fulfilled their one year sponsorship commitment of refugee family in the Los Angeles area. They supported a Afghan family and have since become good friends.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can assemble a Home team check out our information packet or email raul@bread.church to support our Home Team.
NEIGHBORS
We aim to look out for the most vulnerable amongst us. Care Kits are individual packs filled with snacks, hygiene products, socks, and a list of resources that we hand-deliver to our unsheltered neighbors. Items for these kits can be donated and distributed at one of our main outreach events.
Check out our Amazon list here. Any donations may be sent to the church office or if you’d like to organize a drop off, please email hello@bread.church.
We collect the following items ongoingly:
hand sanitizer
baseball hats
sunscreen
face wipes
soft snack bars and fruit snacks
water bottles and/or juice boxes
Winter items are collected October to March:
beanies
blankets
handwarmers
sweaters/crewneck/hoodies