Abraham’s Tent Feb 11-18, 2019

It’s time to prepare for Abraham’s Tent!  For those who may not be familiar, Abraham’s Tent is an overflow shelter program made possible through Columbus House.  Each year, a group of up to 12 men are housed through the winter months in various congregations throughout the New Haven area for one week at a time.  This program not only allows for additional beds to be available at the  Columbus House location, but also affords the men selected to be part of Abraham’s Tent the opportunity to demonstrate their readiness for more permanent housing and participate in a unique experience of communal living.  We have been blessed with the  opportunity to support this important ministry since its inception, and are excited to participate once again! 

Last year, we forged a successful partnership with Bethesda Lutheran Church, in which their congregation hosted the men and Spring Glen provided support in the form of meals, volunteers and donations.  This year, we are pleased to continue working with Bethesda Lutheran, as Spring Glen steps back into the role of hosts and BL will provide support to our congregation.  

Spring Glen Church will be hosting Abraham’s Tent guests in the Great Hall from Feb 11 through Feb 18.  There will be opportunities to participate in the following ways: 

· Prepare and provide evening meal

· Serve and clean up of evening meal

· Provide overnight coverage

· Financial donations to support bagged lunch and other supplies

· Provide fellowship for our guests during the dinner and evening hours

If you would like to participate in any capacity, please contact Doug Hawthorne (dougdhawthorne@gmail.com) or Laurel Laster (laurelclaster@gmail.com) for more information.  We are excited to continue our support of Abraham’s Tent, and look forward to the   arrival of our guests!