We are a church in the city of Terrell, Texas whose laity is primarily those experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, unemployment, under employment, mental illness, and addiction. In services on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, we teach God's grace and love through prayer, bible studies, and testimonials to lift up the fallen, restore the broken and heal the hurting. When you are hungry and thirsty, the needs of the body eclipse those of the heart and soul so Serenity works with Terrell churches, businesses and private donors to provide meals, street friendly foods and shelter during dangerous weather, along with social services, education and administrative needs. Our Board and the friends of Serenity are staffed from our local Churches and their Pastors network with our Pastor to find ways to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of those we serve.
Serenity Church has outgrown its current location and we need to expand our space for worship and teaching. We also need space and resources to provide emergency shelter, showers, laundry services and daily meals, along with counseling, and assistance with documentation such as drivers licenses, Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps and the like.
Our Mission is to share the good news of Christ's love and mercy to those who are wounded by life circumstances while providing basic services for the mind and body.
Serenity's primary needs are financial. For NTXGD 2022 we are raising money toward an estimated $400,000 building project. In addition, financial donations toward daily operations (overhead), and direct aid (food, clothing, shelter) are preferred and most welcome.
We are a Church in the City of Terrell that serves the underserved. We receive no support from our city, but we are a valued resource in the Kaufman County Homeless Coalition. We serve people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity regardless to race, sex, religion, health or political preferences.
Organization name
Serenity Church Terrell
Causes
Religion/Spiritual Focus, Hunger, Food Access & Nutrition, Housing, Shelter & Homelessness
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Kaufman
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Native American
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
PO Box 266