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Ministry Partnerships

Christ Church of the Ascension volunteers serve in love by partnering with the following local, state, national, and international ministries. Click the title links below to visit websites for additional information about these organizations. 


If you'd like to get involved, let us know how you would like to serve in love by:


If you would like to lead a collection drive, please print and fill out the CCA Collection Drive Application Form (CLICK HERE) and return it to Shana Halpin at shana.halpin@ccaaz.org at least one month prior to your desired collection date. Thank you!


André House is a ministry to the chronically homeless and poor populations of the Phoenix area. We serve by sorting clothing donations, holding drives for clothing, toiletries, back packs, blankets, and more. 


Food and clothing donations are welcomed all year round at the André House Hospitality Center located at 213 S. 11th Avenue. CLICK HERE to find out more about critical needs and how to donate!


To find out more or volunteer, please email Melissa Bull, the CCA Ministry Leader for André House, or email info@ccaaz.org.  


Cruzando Fronteras is the vision of Lutherans and Episcopalians called to explore a new model for ministry which does advocacy work around immigration reform, humanitarian treatment of migrants, and the development of Latino/ Hispanic congregations. 


To find out more or volunteer, please email Keri Westphal, the CCA Ministry Leader for Border Ministry, or email info@ccaaz.org.

Creighton
School District


CCA participates in a back-to-school school supply and backpack drive for Creighton School District. The backpacks are filled with school supplies necessary for a successful academic year and delivered to the district office to be distributed to  students in need.


Please contact Shana Halpin at shana.halpin@ccaaz.org for more information or to help out with this project,

Honduras
Medical Mission 


Parishioners in the field of medicine partner with other Episcopalians to make an annual mission trip to Honduras. There they treat medical and dental patients, distribute eyeglasses and Bibles, and provide prescriptions and water filters for needy persons in Honduras.


To learn more or volunteer, please email Patrick Donovan, the CCA Ministry Leader to HMM, or email info@ccaaz.org.


The Episcopal Habitat Coalition was started in 1998 by the leadership of CCA’s men’s group. There are now 17 churches participating in the coalition; a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps fund and build Habitat homes here in Phoenix. All skill levels welcome; must be 16 or older to participate.


To find out more or volunteer, please email John Harlan, the CCA Ministry Leader for Habitat for Humanity, or email info@ccaaz.org.


The Matthew Challenge is a biblically based challenge that acknowledges Matthew 25:45 -  "whatever you did not do for the least of these" we also did not do for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This annual challenge is coordinated through the International Refugee Committee (IRC) by the Joy in the Desert Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King (DoK), and has focused on helping Afghan refugees fleeing Kabul (2021), Baby Kits (2022), and backpacks for  asylum seekers (2023). Read more about the Matthew Challenge HERE.


For more information, please email Christine Brandell, DoK Directress & Matthew Challenge Ministry Leader, or email info@ccaaz.org.


The Phoenix Dream Center is a sanctuary for children and young adults aged 13-30 who have been rescued from human trafficking. The Dream Center's highly secure haven provides comfort, support, therapy, education, and rehabilitation. There are many volunteer opportunities, both at-home and on-site.


The CCA Joy in the Desert chapter of the Daughters of the King (DoK) has adopted the Phoenix Dream Center as its mission ministry. For more information, please email Christine Brandell, DoK Directress & Phoenix Dream Center Ministry Leader, or email info@ccaaz.org.


The Phoenix Rescue Mission (PRM) offers several programs and services to help people escape hunger and homelessness. CCA participates in ongoing ingathering for some of their important projects, especially the Easter basket drive. If you are interested in helping to expand this program, please contact the Rector at rector@ccaaz.org.

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