Bay Presbyterian Church is blessed to have a diverse array of partnerships in the city. If you have wondered what these are all about, CityVentures is an initiative through BPC that provides opportunities for individuals, families, seniors, small groups and intergenerational friends to gather together and serve in the name of Christ. These are one-time service opportunities that will be held from October to May on the 3rd Saturday of each month (timeframe may vary each month so pay close attention to that!)
Come once, twice,
or join the entire
eight month adventure!
These adventures are meant to be just that…something you go on with an openness to expect the unexpected, to embrace the moment, and to join God in what He is already doing in Cleveland and beyond.
Whenever any of the CityVentures mentions collections, additional specific information on what items BPC will collect ahead of time can be found on the BPC website, or in the “Collections Brochure” in the connector of BPC.
Faith is an adventure, and we hope you step out to join God in what amazing things He is doing in the city!!!
*A SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: If your children are 4 or 5 and older, most of these opportunities are appropriate for you as a family! It has been said that kids today see their parents serving them and have few, if any, opportunities to serve others.
Remember - Serving together as a family is one of the Fantastic Four Faith Forming Functions! And- Christ calls us to serve! Save these dates and sign up as a family!
Click Here for the Next CityVenture!
Join the November CityVenture
Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:00am-12:00noon
Procop House/Community Service Alliance
Bay Presbyterian Church in The Fallout
James Johnson, Assistant Director of Procop House and Grace Lewis, “Cooking with Grace,” will provide an overview of the ministry that occurs at this former convent that now serves as a specialized home for men transitioning out of homelessness. BPC will be collecting kitchen items prior to this time for “Hope Chests” for the men to help them when they start out in their own homes. As a part of this time participants will help sort items for the “Hope Chests” and prepare simple food items that the men will later enjoy.
Click here for a list of what will go into each Hope Chest and how you can help.
Join the December CityVenture
Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Cornerstone Among Women
next to Marc’s at the Midway Mall
Tour Cornerstone Among Women's Elyria location and help with small sorting/organizing projects for the Thrift Shop, a source of ministry and financial support for this ministry that offers hope and compassion to those facing unplanned pregnancies or fertility issues or just trying their best to be a good parent. Cornerstone Among Women demonstrates the love of Christ in real and tangible ways. BPC will be collecting infant and children’s items ahead of time to take with us that day to be used as “Christmas Blessings” for families who have been ministered to by Cornerstone. Click here to find out more about Cornerstone Among Women.
Join the January CityVenture
Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
West Side Ecumenical Ministries/
Brookside Hunger Center
3784 Pearl Road, Cleveland
 Bring the family to the Brookside Hunger Center to help sort and package food and clothing for future food distributions and for the thrift shop. WSEM serves as home to three hunger centers on the west side of Cleveland. Currently over 800 families are served each month through Brookside.
Prior to our visit to Brookside on January 17, we will be collecting non-perishable food items for Brookside and Bay Food Ministry (located right at BPC). Bring donations to the food barrels located in the Narthex and by the Welcome desk or leave them on the rack under the stairs at the main entrance.
Click here to find out more about WSEM/Brookside Hunger Center.
Register below to reserve your spot!
Join us for the March CityVenture
Saturday, March 21, 2009 10:00 AM—12:00 Noon
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
2110 W. 110th, Cleveland
 For years, BPC has had a team known as “The Presbyterians,” who work on building homes through Greater Cleveland Habitat For Humanity. Habitat has also developed an exciting outreach through a “ReStore” that recycles household construction items for reuse in homes (these can range from light bulbs to light switches to light fixtures to kitchen cupboards and beyond). Prior to this day we will conducting a “Tool Drive” to bless Habitat with tools for use on the various worksites, and that day will be taking the tools to Habitat and helping in the ReStore. Habitat and the ReStore have recently moved to the west side of Cleveland so this will be a great opportunity to check out their new home! This is an ideal “father-son” or “grandpa-grandson” type of offering, but all are welcome!
Click here to register today!
Join us for the April CityVenture
Saturday, April 18, 2009 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Deacon’s Project Undercover in BPC E200 Rooms
Oftentimes in Cleveland the homeless wear the same clothes day in and day out, and literally take what they own on their backs; so pretty regularly they long for new underwear or socks, or small sample size personal hygiene items so they can freshen up. Prior to this day we will be collecting underwear, t-shirts, socks, and travel size personal hygiene items to “bag” in packages that can be distributed to the homeless ministries BPC supports. Project Undercover is sponsored by the Deacons of BPC as ongoing ministry to the homeless and oftentimes our teams will grab these items as they go to share Christ with the homeless.
 Join us for the May CityVenture
Saturday, May 16, 2009
10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Calvary Reformed Church
1918 W. 65
th Street
Kids Church and Youth Church are a high energy, fast moving morning of worship, praise, Bible study and pizza! Kids from age 4 through teenagers learn about Jesus while leaders make Him relevant to their lives and situations. Come share some love with these children and youth by offering the gift of your presence.
Click here to sign-up to share some love.
For more information about CityVentures or other Outreach opportunities at BPC contact
Outreach Director, Julie Jones at jjones@baypres.org
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