Dreaming God’s Dream: No Gift Too Small, No Dream Too Big.

At the Monroe Congregational Church, we believe that every offering—be it a financial pledge, an hour of service, or a quiet prayer whispered in love—joins in the sacred work God is already doing among us. When these gifts come together, they don’t just add up; they multiply, transforming dreams into reality. Your generosity helps this ministry touch lives in countless meaningful ways:

• Our church home on the historic Monroe Center Green is a place where community thrives. From the joyful bustle of the Strawberry Festival and Spaghetti BINGO to the warmth of Loaves & Fishes Frydays and the sparkle of our Victorian Christmas Fair, we love welcoming our neighbors in celebration and service. We also provide a safe and welcoming space for local organizations; like the Lions Club, Scouts USA and Girl Scouts, Alcoholics Anonymous, and the Red Cross—to carry out their important missions in the heart of Monroe.

• Through our support of local and global humanitarian partners, hungry neighbors are fed and hope is restored. We help provide meals through St. George’s Supper, nOURish Bridgeport, and the Monroe Food Pantry. Together, we also raise crucial funds for Project Warmth, the Center for Family Justice, Church World Service Disaster Relief, Neighbors in Need, and Our Church’s Wider Mission—extending compassion far beyond our own walls.

• Faith formation is at the heart of who we are; a journey for every age and stage of life.
  Our youth grow in faith and friendship through Senior and Junior Pilgrim Fellowships, learning what it means to lead with compassion and to serve with joy. Our children discover the wonder of God’s love through the stories shared in Sunday School. And our adults continue to deepen their spiritual lives through study, reflection, and meditation.

• Each Sunday morning, our Meetinghouse fills with sacred music, prayer, and the warmth of a worship community that is open and affirming, inclusive and welcoming to all. Here, God’s love is not only spoken but lived; embodied in every handshake, every shared meal, every act of service, day by day.

• Joining our Outreach folks on their many efforts to feed and warm our neighbors
• Assisting our Trustees on work days or on special projects, helping clean and organize the campus
• Shopping and/or donating gently used clothing items at our Mustard Seed Thrift Shop, open from 10-3 on Fridays, 10-2 on Saturdays. If you are willing to join our volunteer sorting team, please let us know!
• Participating in legacy giving and capital campaigns that allow our ministries to grow and improve in real, tangible ways

We hope that you can return a Pledge Card to the church office, either by mailing it to MCC at 34 Church Street, Monroe CT 06468, dropping it in the plate on Sunday, or emailing our receiver at jorourke224@gmail.com with your intentions. Print a pledge card by clicking here: Pledge Card

 

 To Donate through VANCO, Click Here

 

Updating Electronic Payments

Over the past year, an increasing number of MCC members have switched to electronic payments of their pledges.  This has been very helpful in maintaining our cash flow during the pandemic and disruption of in-person services.  If you are making electronic payments via Vanco or your own bank, please note that if you increased your pledge to MCC, you’ll need to update your Vanco payment information on though the Vanco link above, or via your bank. Also, if you are making donations to MCC via Vanco (i.e. the link above on this page), and if the donation is to fulfill a pledge please be sure to select "Pledge" for your payment so it will be recorded properly on your Giving Statement and in our records.  Thanks for your support of MCC! John O’Rourke – Receiver 

For tax purposes, our Federal Tax ID is 06-099706