​Lunch in the Park/Church by the Pond

 On the second Saturday of every month, rain or shine, a group meets in the church kitchen to prepare between 60-100 lunches for the homeless in Hartford.
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We then package the lunches and distribute them at Bushnell Park following a brief church service.

Church by the Pond is a ministry of Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford.
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​""  For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink... Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? .... I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine,
you did for me."    Matthew 25: 35, 37, 40
 

Schedule

There are multiple churches who participate in Lunch in the Park. Trinity makes lunches and brings them to Bushnell Park on the second Saturday of every Month.

When we're not in a pandemic, this is the schedule:
Friday 9 am- Bake the bread for the sandwiches
​Saturday 11:30 am- Prepare Lunches
Saturday 1:30 pm- Hand out Lunches
Currently, to keep volunteers and Church by the Pond parishioners safe, we are utilizing different methods to prepare the lunches. Please call the church office if you'd like to contribute to the efforts to make lunches available at Church in the Pond. 

Serving lunch to the homeless in Hartford

In the winter months, we also collect and distribute warm clothing and blankets thanks to the generosity of our fellow parishioners.

Lunch in the Park is one of the largest ministries at Trinity. Dozens of Trinity families have contributed their time and/or money to purchase food and beverage items and/or helped prepare and distribute the lunches. 

We would not be able carry out this important ministry without our devoted volunteers. We would like to especially recognize Gil Justo (and his helpers) for all of their assistance in making Gil’s delicious homemade rolls each month.

Many of our volunteers consist of families - this ministry is open to all ages! If you are looking for an opportunity to show your children how to serve, this could be the perfect ministry for your family!  

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This ministry reaches many people in need on a local, monthly, basis and serves as a wonderful mission opportunity for both the young and old in our parish.

​If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact the church office.

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