Bridge Communities is a dynamic, grassroots, non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of families facing homelessness through partnering with talented, resourceful individuals and groups in our community. Their program of housing, mentoring, and empowering families focuses on moving them towards a goal of self-sufficiency and serves 100+ families every year. St. Timothy supports Bridge Families in a number of ways: Mentoring: Become a mentor and support one of the families our church sponsors! Contact Barb Schneider for more info (glsbks@aol.com)  Sleep Out Saturday: Our youth participate in this fundraising and awareness event every November. Contact Pr. Sarah for more information (sswindall@sttimothylutheran.com)

CROP Hunger Walk
Our church participates in a Naperville Area walk by raising funds to help neighbors near and far get the meals they need for today and sustainable food security for tomorrow.

Garden Team
Be a Watering Angel! Join caring hands that tend the floral landscape of our church campus and share a witness that in a “Garden” one is nearer God’s heart than anywhere else on earth. Contact Janet Heep for more information (janet_heep@yahoo.com).

Green Team
We care for God’s earth. We help the members of St. Timothy discover how easy it is to make a difference in how they care for the earth and its resources. If you care for the earth, please join us! Contact Ruth LaCroix (ruthgram@gmail.com)

Health and Wellness
The Health and Wellness Coordinators; A Faith Community Nurse, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker are called to assist individuals in promoting a healthy mind, body and spirit by developing relationships with members and groups in the church and surrounding community. Achieving this goal is facilitated with the use of education, referrals, and networking.
Contact Susie Merrihew for more information (smerrihew@sttimothylutheran.com)

Our current program includes:

•  “Senior Saints” luncheons and programs
• Annual flu shot clinics & Life Line Screening 
• Exercise promotion and classes.
     – In-person Fit for Life classes Mondays at 9:30 -10:30 am.
     – Yoga classes ongoing on Tuesday evenings 5-6pm.
• Regular Groups and Programing throughout the year
• Coordination of the Connections Committee for home visits to members in need.
• Coordination of Health and Wellness Committee
• Health Corner: Monthly Tidings newsletter
• Monthly blood pressure checks

Helping Hands
Our new “Helping Hands” program is a simple way for members of St. Timothy to offer their practical skills to serve others in our congregation when needs arise. Whether its light plumbing, minor electrical work, painting, snow removal, transportation, small household repairs, etc., many of us have abilities that could be a tremendous blessing to others. To sign up to be a helper click here.  Helping Hands

Hesed House
St. Timothy has partnered with Hesed House in Aurora 6 times each year for the past 30 years. Our commitment is to provide dinner, lunch and breakfast 6 times each year to the Overnight Emergency shelter. Aside from serving meals, we have provided sheets, blankets and other special requests to assist the shelter. To learn more about Hesed House, go to hesedhouse.org. To get involved, contact our office (office@sttimothylutheran.com).

LSSI Giving Tree
During the Holiday season we partner up with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and bring joy to children in foster care by purchasing Christmas gifts from their wish lists.

Mill Street Cares
Mill Street Cares helps families in need at Mill Street Elementary school, our neighbor across the street. Our members provide food items to feed children breakfast and lunch (the meals that children normally receive at school when it’s in session) during Christmas break or whenever it is needed.

Prayer Shawls
Can you wrap yarn around a peg, then lift the loop over another peg? If you can do that, then you can be part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry! You can loop, crochet, or knit a shawl in your own home at your own pace. All we ask is that when completed, you drop the shawls off at the church office. Shawls are meant for anyone who is feeling lonely, lost, hurt, fearful, in pain, or dealing with a troubling situation. They are a small token of affection that bring a lot of comfort. Contact Lisa Ruby-Trzeciak for more info (trzweb@gmail.com).

Snow Removal Team
Each winter it takes a dedicated group of volunteers to keep our parking lot and sidewalks clear. Some volunteers help drive the bobcat while others shovel or snow blow the walks. Don’t worry, you won’t do this alone. The volunteers are divided up into teams that take turns to cover each snow event. The work is done on an as-needed basis and is very important to keep everyone safe. If you want to learn to drive the bobcat we will teach you. And we will GLADLY welcome your help if all you want to do is make certain the sidewalks are clear for the Preschool, for the evening activities, and for the Mill Street School students. Please contact either the church office or John Ohaver (johaver.j3p@gmail.com).