Building Bridges of Support – A large part of the role of the Chaplaincy is to bridge the gap between the street community and the community at large. This happens by developing relationships with local congregations and service providers – providing education, information, and referrals when appropriate.
The majority of our funding comes from congregations
and individuals. We can't do this work without you.
If you would like to support our work, please send your donations
to:
Marin
Interfaith Street Chaplaincy
c/o Marin Interfaith Council
1510 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Donation checks should be made out to Marin Interfaith Street
Chaplaincy c/o Marin Interfaith Council.
or, contact the Chaplain
about donations of goods or services; become involved with one
of the like-minded organizations below, or
talk to your own spiritual community about supporting the work
of the Chaplaincy or inviting
the Chaplain to speak to your congregation.
Referrals – The Chaplain
works closely with local service providers like the St. Vincent
de Paul Society, Ritter Center, Enterprise Resource Center, and
Homeward Bound in order to provide referrals to needed services.
Congregational Involvement –
Following the Wellness Gathering each
Tuesday, we share a meal with a local congregation. To date, eight
congregations are participating in these dinners (First
Presbyterian, First
Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist, Ba'hai',
First Unitarian, The
Episcopal Church of the Nativity, St.
Raphael's Catholic, Congregation
Rodef Sholom). Participants in the Chaplaincy program also
enjoy monthly visits to Green
Gulch Farm Zen Center where we are given a walking tour of
the gardens and temple and share a lunch with the community. We
also visit Rodef Sholom on a monthly basis to share lunch with
their fifth and sixth grade students and families.
Preaching and Educational Events – As an ordained minister, the Chaplain is available to speak about his work at congregations throughout the Bay Area. In addition to Sunday mornings as a guest preacher, the Chaplain can also serve as a consultant for congregations struggling with ways to address their service to people who are living outside in their communities. Listen to Sermons
Providing Support for Staff of Service
Organizations – The Chaplain is also a point of
contact for front-line staff at local service organizations. By
hearing their frustrations and joys, the Chaplain provides a calming
presence in which people may freely express themselves.
Many kind and wonderful people are working for the betterment of all who are in need. Below is a partial list of some of our closest allies.
Marin Services
Homeward Bound
Enterprise Resource Center
The
Marin Arts Council
Community
Action Marin
