mission partners
Sunrise church actively extends its reach and impact by collaborating with trusted mission partners through prayer, funding, and direct support.
ecco
East Cooper Community Outreach is supported by Sunrise through quarterly financial contributions and three Grocery Bag collections a year as well as the
Souper Bowl Sunday collection.
meals on wheels
Sunrise supports Meals on Wheels with an annual contribution and during the holidays The Angel Tree, which is always filled with wonderful gifts for the clients of this group.
hands of christ
Sunrise has been a member of this Presbytery wide project since 2004. The mission is to serve the basic needs of children in the lowcountry as they begin a new school year.
my sister's house
My Sister’s House, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that provides services, programs and resources to empower domestic violence victims and their children to live free from abuse.
habitat for humanity
We continue to partner with the Mt. Pleasant Habitat for Humanity with our financial contribution from the Hope Fund and hands on labor from the members.
disaster relief
Sunrise typically donated between $1200 and $1500 in disaster relief each year. For example, in 2012 we gave $1500 from the Hope Fund to natural disasters in our country.
souper bowl of caring
The Souper Bowl of Caring unites churches nationally to provide canned meals for those in need. At Sunrise, all of our donations go to East Cooper Meals on Wheels to support our community.
thornwell home for children
United by mission, Thornwell supports and protects children through care and community support.
2¢ a meal
The Presbyterian Hunger Program is a ministry of PCUSA working with congregations and partners around the globe to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes.
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florence crittenton
Florence Crittenton Residential Programs is here to help pregnant, at-risk youth, ages 21 and under. This program offers young women personalized, professional care to help them achieve a healthy life of autonomy and success. 85% don’t repeat teen pregnancy; 95% stay in school; 100% of their children are healthy. The first Florence Crittenton home opened in New York City in 1883 as the Florence Night Mission. Located in downtown Charleston, Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina has been serving the entire state of South Carolina for 114 years.
mission partners
tricounty family ministries
Founded in 1983 as Lutheran Social Services by three Lutheran and one Methodist minister, this organization humbly began as a soup kitchen which has since served more than 5 million meals to the less fortunate in the Tricounty area. As a faith-based not-for-profit, ecumenical ministry providing food, clothing, medical care, counseling, transportation, shelter, financial assistance and other vital services to the less fortunate in the tri-county area. It offers a safe, compassionate, and inviting place for all people in need.
outreach
live nativity
Our annual Live Nativity unities our community through the wonder of the Christmas story. Visitors warm up with hot cocoa and cookies and children participate in crafts and activities.
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special offerings
During the year we have several special offerings that the congregation continues to support with love and caring. This offering helps others in our church and throughout our world.