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Please consider and share this volunteer request from the social ministry team at CLAIM member congregation, Zion Church of the City of Baltimore

Zion has been listed to serve as a “Baltimore City Cooling Center.” This means that on days when the city declares a “Code Red Heat Emergency,” Zion opens its doors to provide the public with a cool, air-conditioned space to come in and rest from the oppressive heat. Chilled bottled water is also provided.

Zion is committed to being open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on all Code Red Heat Days.

Zion members have volunteered to be present in the Cooling Center while it is open. Best practice is to always have at least two volunteers available in case something comes up. We are reaching out to other CLAIM churches for additional volunteers. Although the Cooling Center will be open for 6 hours on Code Red days, volunteer shifts can be for as long as the volunteer wishes.

A volunteer simply comes to Zion for their shift and stays in the room. There will always be at least one Zion member there to take care of all the details required to maintain the cooling area and provide orientation for the volunteer.

If you, or anyone in your congregation would like to volunteer, please contact the Zion Church office at [email protected] phone 410-727-3939 or Bernie Penner at [email protected] phone 443-286-3973.

We will put your name and contact information onto our volunteer list and when the city declares a Code Red Emergency, we will get in touch with you to schedule a time slot when you can take a shift.

Back by popular demand! We will be viewing season 2 of The Chosen this fall. Save the date for Tuesday evenings from Sept 10 - Oct. 29 at 5:30. More details coming soon, including locations -- look out on Facebook or email.

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