Holmdel UCC goes beyond its buildings to engage with our neighbors, particularly those who are marginalized or in need of support. Click on the buttons below in each section to learn more about how we share our love.
On the 4th Monday of the month, a group travels to the Community Church of Keyport to prepare a delicious and nutritious lunch.. There are no sign-ups or reservations! All are welcome.
Holmdel UCC is part of the Community Outreach Group (COG) whose Thrift Shop and Food Pantry is located on Kings Highway in Middletown. We collect food on a monthly basis to stock their shelves, and also contribute financially to their Back to School Drive and Angel Sharing Tree.
Lunch Break’s slogan is “help for today, hope for tomorrow." While giving needed resources now, families who are unhoused are also receiving training and developing skills to enable them to live independently. Holmdel Community UCC prepares meals for families living in motels, and also gives furniture and household items to those transitioning from motel rooms to their own apartments.
We welcome the refugees and immigrants among us. We work with Interfaith RISE, both in Neptune and Highland Park, to provide affordable housing, English language instruction, employment services and cultural orientation.
Holmdel Community UCC participates in this annual walk which is the 4th largest in the country. We collect large amounts of food for local food banks, raise funds and volunteer for safety and operations responsibilities for the walk
We are committed to loving and supporting our neighbors, and recognize the importance of getting legislation passed that will benefit them. This means being informed on issues, contacting our legislators to express our opinions, contributing to causes we believe in, voting and helping others to do the same. We participate in postcarding activities sponsored by MOCA (Monmouth Ocean County Action) and walks, marches and rallies as appropriate.