named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas Mission: The Giving Tree
Adopt-a-child program where church members fulfill Christmas wishes for children from local families in need by purchasing and wrapping gifts
Easter Egg Hunt
Annual community event for local children and families featuring an egg hunt, Easter Bunny visit, and treats; promotes fellowship and celebration of Easter
Forty Days - Forty Items
Lenten clothing drive encouraging participants to donate one item of clothing daily for 40 days; collected items are distributed to local shelters and community organizations
Hat, Mitten & Scarf Tree
Holiday drive to collect winter accessories; items are distributed through Christ Church UMC to community members in need, allowing anonymous access with dignity
Hot Meal Preparation for Damien Center
Monthly preparation and delivery of hot meals by church members to the Troy Damien Center, which serves individuals with HIV/AIDS and food insecurity
Just For the Health of It
Monthly health education event led by a Faith Community Nurse, offering breakfast and holistic wellness topics to congregation and community members
Medicine Bottle Collection
Reused prescription pill bottle collection for shipment to developing countries through Matthew 25: Ministries to improve medication safety
Sock-tober
October mission to collect new socks for children at Brittonkill and individuals at Joseph’s House in Troy, addressing a high-need item for shelter residents
Souper Bowl Drive
Annual food drive during Super Bowl season collecting shelf-stable soups for donation to the Everett Wager Senior Center in Grafton
Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
Fall initiative to assemble and deliver complete Thanksgiving meal baskets to seniors served by the Everett Wager Senior Center
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Conducts seasonal and holiday outreach programsOrganizes annual programs including a Lenten clothing drive, Souper Bowl Drive for shelf-stable soups, Hat/Mitten/Scarf Tree for winter accessories, and a holiday Giving Tree to fulfill children's gift wishes for families in need.
- Organizes annual sock and clothing drives for vulnerable populationsRuns an annual sock drive in October collecting new socks for children at Brittonkill and individuals at Joseph’s House, and collects gently used clothing year-round for donation to local shelters and community organizations.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
- Facilitates faith community building and spiritual growthOffers fellowship, worship, and service activities to strengthen faith and build community, including Sunday School programs for children and youth, and ongoing church operations as a faith community since 1835.
- Hosts weekly worship servicesConducts weekly Sunday morning worship services at 9:00am, including communion on the first Sunday of each month. Worship includes music through regular singing and, during active years, handbell performances by the bell choir established in 1997.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts family and community eventsOrganizes an annual Easter Egg Hunt for local children and families, featuring egg hunts, treats, and a visit from the Easter Bunny, fostering community engagement and intergenerational participation.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Provides food support through donations and meal programsCollects and donates non-perishable food to local pantries and senior centers, including Pittstown Food Pantry, Grafton Sr. Center, Brunswick Services, and Everett Wager Senior Center. Prepares and delivers monthly hot meals to the Troy Damien Center and hosts free community dinners, with leftovers donated to Joseph's House & Shelter and ARC of Rensselaer.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Shares religious music in worship and community eventsPerforms handbell music during worship services and participates in external community events to share music as part of ministry outreach.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Supports health and wellness through Faith Community Nurse programOperates a Faith Community Nurse (FCN) program that promotes whole-person care and hosts monthly interactive health sessions offering practical tips, holistic strategies, breakfast, and community engagement for congregation and community members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports medical missions through supply collectionCollects clean, empty prescription pill bottles for shipment to developing countries to support medical care and environmental sustainability in partnership with international medical missions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$61K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$53K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$197K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$196K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Holcomb | Pastor | 20 | $50K |
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- ARC of Rensselaer Partner — Receives donated perishable leftovers from community dinners.
- American Nurses Association – New York Partner — Executive Director of ANA-NY leads the FCN program at the church.
- Brittonkill Partner — Receives donated new socks from the church’s annual Sock-tober drive.
- Brunswick Services Partner — Receives food donations from the church.
- Christ Church UMC Partner — Receives winter accessories from the Hat, Mitten & Scarf Tree for packaging and public distribution.
- Damien Center Partner — Partner organization receiving food, clothing, and monthly prepared meals from CBUMC.
- Everett Wager Senior Center Partner — Receives food donations and meal baskets from the church for distribution to seniors in Grafton.
- Grafton Sr. Center Partner — Receives food donations from the church's Thanksgiving Food Drive.
- Joseph's House & Shelter Partner — Receives donated perishable leftovers from community dinners and collaborates in supporting local residents.
- Joseph’s House Partner — Receives donated new socks from the church’s annual Sock-tober drive.
- Matthew 25: Ministries Partner — Partner organization that accepts collected pill bottles for inclusion in medical supply shipments.
- Pittstown Food Pantry Partner — Receives food donations collected by the church.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Direct Service Partnershipsmethodology: collaborative_community_supportBy coordinating sustained, joint service efforts with other local organizations, the organization amplifies community impact on issues like HIV/AIDS and food insecurity because shared responsibility and resource pooling enable more consistent and comprehensive support.
- Dignity-Centered Service Deliverymethodology: dignity-centered_careBy removing barriers and judgment in service provision, the organization increases access and empowers individuals to make healthier choices because being treated with dignity and respect is foundational to personal agency and well-being.
- Faith-Based Community Engagement as Spiritual Practicemethodology: faith-based_community_engagementBy integrating worship, service, and fellowship into communal life, the organization fosters spiritual growth and sustained faith engagement because these activities are viewed as core expressions of Christian living and collective discipleship.
- Faith-Integrated Health Engagementmethodology: faith-based_health_engagementBy using faith-based organizations as trusted channels for health support and education, the organization improves health outcomes because spiritual communities provide culturally resonant, accessible environments that reduce stigma and increase participation.
- Inclusive Participation in Worshipmethodology: inclusive_participationBy prioritizing spiritual enthusiasm and openness over technical skill in programs like choir, the organization fosters broader participation because lowering barriers to entry invites greater spiritual expression and communal belonging.