SVC honors & cares for our neighbors in the Short North and Columbus community through our Social Justice outreach programs. Join us & Invest in Hope.

              Outreach

                                                      


For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,

I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, 

I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.

 ~ Matthew 25: 35 - 36


As a community of faith, we are committed to God’s commandment to love our neighbor. And we do this through our ID and Birth Certificate ministry, our community partnerships, our Brown Bag Lunch ministry, our Monthly Item for the Homeless, and our overarching mission to be an affirming and inclusive space for all of God’s children.  


Below, you can learn more about Stone Village's outreach ministries as well as the other ways our community seeks justice and offers mercy on behalf of those living in the margins. If you have questions, please contact Pastor John.

Ohio Birth Certificate Ministry

Persons in need of an Ohio Birth Certificate can receive a voucher from Stone Village Church on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 am.


Our voucher only covers the cost of an Ohio Birth Certificate. Stone Village's program does not assist with obtaining an out-of-state Birth Certificate. 


Those in need must be born in the state of Ohio and have a referral letter from an accredited organization or agency, illustrating their need for the Birth Certificate voucher. The referral letter need only convey the person's name and their need for assistance to obtain an Ohio Birth Certificate. If you have questions, please contact Pastor John. 

State ID Ministry

In April of 2023, the State of Ohio began offering free State Identification cards for Ohio residents. Due to this statewide program, Stone Village Church no longer offers State ID assistance. 

Brown Bag Lunch Ministry

On the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm, Stone Village's community gathers and packs lunches to feed those who hunger. We invite you to join us.


November's Brown Bag Volunteer Sign-Up

Monthly Item For the Homeless

Each month, inspired by the needs of those who are homeless, Stone Village's community will collect one item to be delivered to the church on Sunday morning.


November Item: Hand and Foot Warmers

Community Partnerships

In addition to our internal outreach ministries, Stone Village is in partnership with the following community organizations, who are making a bold and inspiring difference in the lives of individuals, families, immigrants, refugees, and the homeless living in Central Ohio. 

  • The Open Shelter

    The Open Shelter is an Advocacy Center & Day Services Shelter for homeless and marginally-housed people in Central Ohio. The Open Shelter provides crucial needs directly to those in crisis. Coordinated, supportive services are also provided, directly or by referral. Through the generosity of our supporters, we also provide the basics of survival – hot meals, sack lunches, food, clothing, personal hygiene items, tarps and sleeping bags.