The Broome County Council of Churches

09/24/2025

09/24/2025

Join us on October 16th at The Riverdale for the 19th Annual Dining For Dollars! Help support the older adults in our community.

08/06/2025

Event Name:
Hospital Chaplain Info Session – Become a Volunteer

Host:
Broome County Council of Churches

Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Location:
Arrowhead Parable Christian Store
1 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790

Details:
Do you feel called to bring comfort and hope to people in crisis?
Join us for a one-hour info session on becoming a volunteer hospital chaplain with the Broome County Council of Churches.

✔ Learn how chaplains support patients, families, and staff
✔ Understand training, scheduling, and the commitment
✔ Ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting
✔ Discover how your faith and presence can make a real difference

If you're a pastor, lay leader, or simply someone who cares deeply for others, this could be your next step.

02/28/2025

✨Exciting News! ✨ Our 26th Annual Live of Commitment Breakfast is just around the corner, and you are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the amazing volunteers in our community! Don’t wait—get your tickets today and be a part of this inspiring event!
When | Thursday, May 8th
Breakfast | 7:15 AM
Program | 8:00 AM
Where | DoubleTree by Hilton 225 Water Street, Binghamton, NY
Tickets | Call Sue: 607-724-9130 ext. 304
✨ Individual Tickets and Full Tables are available to purchase!
To purchase tickets or have questions, please call Sue at 607-724-9130 Ext. 304.✨

12/11/2024

Our little Elfster enjoyed Chop & Chat today! She received all the ingredients for a delicious soup recipe and enjoyed visiting with her friends while chopping up the ingredients. It's a wonderful program through The Broome County Council of Churches and Faith in Action Volunteers: Broome County Council of Churches Chapter.

10/04/2024

The 18th Annual Dining For Dollars is almost here! Reserve your seat by October 8th! Our clergy servers are the BEST! Join us on October 17th.
607-724-9130 ext. 304 or 318

05/02/2024

'Tis the season for building ramps! Our first Ramp It Up build for 2024 is under way. Many thanks to the Windsor Varsity Club for giving us a great start!
For more information about volunteering for Ramp It Up or donating to help fund a ramp call Sue Spencer 607-724-9130 ext. 304.

03/28/2024

🚨 OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE 🚨

The Broome County Council of Churches has two open AmeriCorps VISTA Positions available! Come help us fight food insecurity and serve the community in a fun & flexible environment!

Learn more & apply: https://ruralhealthservicecorps.org/positions/vista-positions/

🍎 FOOD SECURITY ADVOCATE (BINGHAMTON, NY)
Summer 2024 – Summer 2025

The Broome County Council of Churches (the Council) Food Security Advocate will have a lead role in acquiring food to support healthy futures through our efforts to eliminate food insecurity working with the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW) and our non-profit grocery store the Greater Good Grocery (GGG). The position will also assist with community engagement/education efforts. The candidate will write and report on food related grants and participate in recruiting local community organizations to host food drives.

🍎 DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (BINGHAMTON, NY)
Summer 2024 – Summer 2025

The Broome County Council of Churches (the Council) Development Coordinator will have a lead role in fundraising efforts to support healthy futures through fundraising efforts to eliminate food insecurity, ensure older adults are safe and able to remain in their homes and to a lesser extent support the efforts of our jail and hospital programming to work with hospitalized and currently incarcerated and recently released residents in Broome County. This position will assist with all aspects of fundraising such as writing grants, creating fundraising appeals and newsletters and helping with donor engagement efforts.

Join our amazing team dedicated to serving the community!

01/19/2024

The holidays may be over, but the need is still there. Now is a good time to consider how you can help those in our community and become a volunteer. For more information call 607-724-9130 ext. 304. Faith in Action Volunteers: Broome County Council of Churches Chapter