How can you help
ALABAMA ARISE
Alabama Arise works to make Alabama better through research and advocacy for policies to improve the lives of low-income Alabamians. BCOC participates in advocacy and provides financial support for this organization. Please contact Suzanne Martin if you are interested in serving.
ANIMAL CARE TEAM MINISTRY
If a BCOC member is unable to care for a beloved pet because of a temporary emergency situation, care team members will provide pet care until the member can resume care of the pet or other arrangements can be made. Please contact the church office for more information.
BREAD FOR THE WORLD
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. Moved by God’s grace in Jesus Christ, we advocate for a world without hunger. We provide an Offering of Letters annually and provide financial support to this organization. Please contact Kim Looney if you are interested in serving.
CREATION CARE TEAM
The Creation Care Team works to provide guidance and opportunities for the church and it’s members in promoting environmental causes. The team works to celebrate and heal God’s creation. Please contact Zeke Willis if you are interested in serving.
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GREATER BIRMINGHAM MINISTRIES
An ecumenical, interfaith organization that responds to poverty issues through direct services, systems change/economic justice and community education. While we contribute financially, BCOC also participates in an annual canned food drive and
Christmas toy drive.
HAWLEY DHR CLOTHES CLOSET
The DHR Clothes Closet provides new or gently used clothing items for foster children. Volunteers go biweekly to sort and organize clothing items so that case workers can easily gather items to provide for foster parents. Please contact Pat Hawley if you are interested in serving.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Members create shawls, lap blankets and baby blankets for members and non-members who are new parents, dealing with illness or trauma. Participants meet periodically. They offer prayer for the anticipated recipients and encouragement for each other. Please contact Karen Smith if you are interested in serving.
GROCERY MINISTRY
Each Saturday, volunteers transport senior adults to the grocery store and shop for shut-ins. Volunteers are needed each week to drive and to assist.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEALS
Each Wednesday night during the school year, we invite our neighbors to join with us in sharing a meal. Members may volunteer by helping organize and host our guest or by paying for extra meals.
ROGERS' BENEVOLENCE FUND
Received on the first Sunday of every month, these financial gifts are used to provide vouchers for assistance requests that come to the church office daily.
QUARTERLY MINISTRIES
BCOC partners with other Birmingham area congregations to provide temporary housing for homeless families. For one week each quarter church members provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. Volunteers prepare and serve meals, host in the evening, or stay overnight.
COMMON TABLE
Each Wednesday night during the school year, we invite our neighbors to join with us in sharing a meal. You may volunteer by helping organize and host our guests or by paying for extra meals. Please contact Eric Clark if you are interested in serving.
TAKE WHAT YOU NEED
Take What You Need started several years ago as a ministry to our neighbors in the community. Bagged items are placed on the fence-line beside University Blvd. BCOC members and others in the community bring things they have to offer. Individuals or groups may bring items to restock the TWYN line. Food and medicines are not permitted. Other items, as long as they are zipped in a plastic bag, may be clipped to the line with clothespins (some provided). Please contact Sarah Leffel or Jeff Davison if you are interested in serving.
GREATERS BHM MINISTRIES
Greater Birmingham Ministries is a multi-faith, multi-racial organization that provides emergency services for people in need and engages the poor and the non-poor in systemic change efforts to build a strong, supportive, engaged community and pursue a more just society for all people. Please contact Carol Dean if you are interested in serving.
HUB WORLDWIDE
The mission of HUB is to improve health in under-resourced communities through distribution of medical supplies and equipment with onsite training and education. HUB seeks to bridge the gap between facilities with surplus supplies and clinics that desperately need these donations. HUB is based in Birmingham. Please contact Laura Gilmore if you are interested in serving.
SOWING SEEDS OF HOPE
Sowing Seeds of Hope exists to promote positive, sustainable, and collaborative community development that benefits the residents of Perry County, Alabama. SSH seeks to improve health-related outcomes, housing, and family resources, which include education, economic development, and concrete support. Please contact Eric Clark if you are interested in serving.
ALABAMA ARISE
Alabama Arise works to make Alabama better through research and advocacy for policies to improve the lives of low-income Alabamians. BCOC participates in advocacy and provides financial support for this organization. Please contact Suzanne Martin if you are interested in serving.
BREAD FOR THE WORLD
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. Moved by God’s grace in Jesus Christ, we advocate for a world without hunger. We provide an Offering of Letters annually and provide financial support to this organization. Please contact Kim Looney if you are interested in serving.
GREATERS BHM MINISTRIES
Greater Birmingham Ministries is a multi-faith, multi-racial organization that provides emergency services for people in need and engages the poor and the non-poor in systemic change efforts to build a strong, supportive, engaged community and pursue a more just society for all people. Please contact Carol Dean if you are interested in serving.
HUB WORLDWIDE
The mission of HUB is to improve health in under-resourced communities through distribution of medical supplies and equipment with onsite training and education. HUB seeks to bridge the gap between facilities with surplus supplies and clinics that desperately need these donations. HUB is based in Birmingham. Please contact Laura Gilmore if you are interested in serving.
SOWING SEEDS OF HOPE
Sowing Seeds of Hope exists to promote positive, sustainable, and collaborative community development that benefits the residents of Perry County, Alabama. SSH seeks to improve health-related outcomes, housing, and family resources, which include education, economic development, and concrete support. Please contact Eric Clark if you are interested in serving.
3RD SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE
This Sunday is the 3rd of the month and BCOC is having its monthly Food Drive for Greater Birmingham Ministries. Pantry needs include non-perishable items like canned vegetables, beans, fruit, meat and soup, as well as cereal, flour, sugar, jelly, pasta, peanut butter and rice.
Collection boxes will be in the narthex and alley lobby by the elevator.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING THAT HAS TO BE REFRIGERATED!
If you are unable to be at church and bring food, please consider donating to Greater Birmingham Ministries the amount of money you would have spent on donated food.
Donate clothing
Our Clothes Closet beckons your generosity as we welcome the warmth of summer. Baptist Church of the Covenant (BCOC) is gathering casual summer wear to support our community's needs. Let's clothe our brothers and sisters in comfort and style.
Every Sunday morning, BCOC's BMMC opens its doors to receive your cherished contributions of casual summer attire. We're currently in need of:
For all :
Belts and shoes to complete outfits.
For Men
& Women’s :
• Jeans
• Khakis
• Cargo pants
• Shorts (to the knees)
• Short sleeve shirts and tops
• New or gently worn t-shirts
• Shoes suitable for walking (Critical Need)
• Belts
• Caps (Baseball) or visors
• New underwear
For Women :
Leggings.
Join the ”fill the fence” Initiative
Be a Champion
Adopt a week to fill our 'Take What You Need' fence with essentials. Sign up to bring hope and help to those in need.
Flexible Dates
Hang your bag any day during your chosen week, ensuring you bring extra clothes pins.
Seasonal Necessities
Consider what our homeless friends might need throughout the year — from hand warmers in winter to sunscreen in summer.
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