Ministry Moments: Sheltering Community - A Ministry of Radical Hospitality

Churches everywhere are reimagining what it means to love their neighbor in this particular time and place. As the landscape of church and culture are shifting, congregations are eager to remain a relevant partner in spreading the love and justice of Jesus Christ to the world. In particular, Church on the Mall, located in the Plymouth Meeting Mall, has been asking itself what concrete ways it can meet the needs of the community around them. What began as a “Gift Inventory” exercise opened their eyes to their greatest assets - their space and their gift of hospitality. Questions emerged around, “How might we use this?,” “Who could we share it with?,” and “How might we participate in Christ’s call to show hospitality to others?” As they explored how to tangibly use their gifts to serve their neighbors, the possibility of becoming a Code Blue Shelter became a reality. In the coldest of nights, they could open their sanctuary to those in their community needing respite from the freezing temperatures. As they share their journey, we hope that you will be inspired to explore ways your congregation might be a loving neighbor to those in your midst. #presbyphl #pcusa #codeblue