Send Good News and Great Joy this Holiday Season

This holiday season the Crossing Church is participating in the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. We are the central drop-off location in Essex County.

Participating is simple. Pick up an official Operation Christmas Child shoebox at our building, or pack your own box with children’s gifts and essentials, and drop it off at the church no later than November 25th. It’s that easy.

Collection Times:

Monday, 11/18-10AM-noon AND 5:30PM-7:30PM

Tuesday 11/19 10AM-noon

Wednesday 11/20 5:30PM-7:30PM

Thursday, 11/21 10AM-2PM

Friday, 11/22 5:30PM-7:30PM

Saturday, 11/23 10AM-2PM

Sunday 11/24 12:30PM-3:30PM AND 5:30PM-7:30PM

Monday, 11/25 9AM-2PM AND 5:30PM-7:30PM

Want to participate with others? Gather with a group ( Life Group, family, team, co-workers, etc) and build your boxes together.

Build a box online and Samaritan’s Purse will assemble the shoebox for you.

Want to Volunteer? We are forming a team of volunteers who will get to experience the joy of Operation Christmas Child. There are many opportunities from greeters to prayer partners, shoebox collections, providing meals or snacks, loading trucks, video and photo-taking, administrative tasks, speaking with prospective churches and community groups, and more. For more information, contact Elaine Martino, newemm331@gmail.com or text 973.432.5794.