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Collinsville Area Ministerial Association (C.A.M.A)
Collinsville Area Churches working together to meet the
needs of those in our community
Here are some of the things that the Collinsville Area
Ministerial Association are doing in our community:
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Community Worship Services- CAMA host's two community
worship services that occur at Thanksgiving and Good Friday. Area churches
make their sanctuaries available to the clergy to participate on a rotating
basis for these special events.
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Monthly Clergy Meetings - On the first Tuesday of
each month at noon the pastors from the participating churches in the Collinsville
area meet for fellowship and business. The host church serves lunch to
the clergy.
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Food Pantry- The First United Presbyterian Church
graciously houses our food cupboard, which is staffed by competent
volunteers. Those in need are invited to visit at certain hours and
assistance is provided.
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Clothing Closet- Thanks to the generosity of many
people in the Collinsville area clothing is made available for those who are
in need of inexpensive apparel. Many people have been serviced through
this ministry over the years.
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Food Baskets- During the Christmas holiday's
food baskets are prepared and delivered to over 200 families in the
Collinsville area. These families would otherwise not be able to have
that special meal that marks the holiday season.
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Toy Distribution- The Unit 10 school system and local
churches submit names of children that would be worthy recipients of gifts
for the advent celebration. Hundreds of dollars are donated each year
by area churches and delivered to the homes.
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Transient Assistance - As funds are available, a voucher
system opens the door for temporary lodging, meals, gasoline and other
incidentals for those passing through Collinsville. The local church
signs the vouchers, a police check is made and then the recipient takes the
voucher to the merchant for assistance.
The CAMA office is located at: First United Presbyterian
Church, 201 East Church Street, Collinsville, IL 62234. The phone
number is 618 346-1861.
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