THE 6:8 PROJECT – BOULDER

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“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8

The 6:8 Project is a weekend that we set aside every year to focus on ways we can practice justice and mercy.

Since The 6:8 Project began in 2017, Calvary has packed hundreds of thousands of meals that were sent overseas, we’ve raised funds and awareness about the need for clean drinking water in many parts of the world, and we have helped refugee families as they settle in Colorado. We’ve participated in many other projects that have helped us understand God’s heart for those in need of justice and mercy.

The 6:8 Project in Boulder

Compassion International

In Boulder, we’re partnering with Compassion International to sponsor children around the world. To learn more about how to sponsor a child through Compassion International or to see a list of children in need of sponsorship click here.

6:8 Serve Fair

In Boulder, we will be hosting the Annual Serve Fair where each of our Outreach ministries will be represented at booths manned by volunteers who serve in those ministries. Includes information on the following: Flatirons Habitat build days; UniHill mentoring, special events, and maintenance projects; EFAA food bank volunteering; Safehouse activities, special events, and maintenance projects; Brookdale church services and Bible studies; Bridgehouse Homeless Meals; and Compassion International.

EFAA Food Drive

Calvary will also host our 7th annual EFAA food drive, collecting shelf-stable food, personal care items, and paper goods for their food bank. Collection days will run through Sunday, May 3. Please ensure food is unopened and not beyond 12 months past expiration (no glass containers). If you miss the May 3 deadline, please take your items directly to EFAA at 1575 Yarmouth Avenue, Monday – Friday, 8:30–11:30am or by appointment.

FOOD DRIVE

Our local partner, EFAA, has been ensuring Boulder County residents have access to food, housing, and other basic needs for over 100 years!
Thanks to strong community support and collaborative partnerships, EFAA continues to help needy families, seniors, veterans, and the disabled to build self-sufficiency by providing transitional housing, career training, parent education, financial counseling, and food.

Food Collection through May 3:

NEEDED ITEMS:

  • Canned Foods: meats, beans, pastas, soups, chili, veggies, fruits
  • Dry Foods: lentils, beans, rice, quinoa, cous-cous, pasta, GF pasta
  • Jams and Jellies: any variety in plastic containers
  • Nut Butters: peanut, almond, hazelnut (plastic containers)
  • Shelf Stable Milks: almond, oat, soy, or dairy
  • Cereals: oatmeal, whole grain, and gluten free options
  • Instant Foods: rice, potatoes, ramen, cup o’ soups
  • Pantry Items: flour, cooking oils, salt, pepper, GF flour
  • Baby Items: formula, food, diapers, wipes, baby shampoo
  • Toiletries: toothpaste & brushes, bar soap, shampoo, deodorant
  • Household: laundry detergent, dish soap, t-paper, paper towels
  • PLEASE AVOID GLASS CONTAINERS AND EXPIRED ITEMS

QUESTIONS?

Contact Kristen Reiner.

The Prophet Micah tells us what good actions God desires; to DO justice, LOVE mercy and WALK humbly with Him. Why does this please Him? Because it reflects His character. Putting Micah 6:8 into action helps us discover God’s heart and our place in His good purposes.