We are a welcoming and affirming congregation. We joyfully accept all persons into our community of faith who seek a closer relationship with God and who desire to express their devotion to Jesus Christ through the fellowship of our church.

LGBTQIA+ Open & Affirming
CCK is a welcoming and affirming space for all of God's children regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, color, ethnicity, age, nationality, socioeconomic status, immigration or citizenship status, or mental/physical/emotional ability. We joyfully participate in the Annual NJ Pride Parade in Asbury Park, and host a safe space for gathering and friendship to LGBTQIA+ teens called The Circle.

The Circle: A safe space for LGBTQIA+ Youth
In partnership with community leaders, elected officials, our local sister churches, and with a generous grant from the Trinity Trust Fund of the United Church of Christ, our mission is to create a welcoming, safe haven for LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults of Keyport and the greater Bayshore area. Our campus becomes a multi-functioning social hub, a venue for artistic expression, a forum for speakers, wrap-sessions, open mic nights, dances, and peer-to-peer sharing, as well as a source of information, support, and resources. We envision a refuge of care and safety in an increasingly uncertain world.

Bayshore Lunch Program, All Are Welcome!
Enjoy a warm, healthy lunch every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 11:30 am-12:00 pm, and Thursdays from 12:30-1:00 pm. No sign-ups, no questions. Just a welcoming hand. Enjoy lunch with a friend or make a new one. Located on our Church campus in Fellowship Hall, 42 Elizabeth Street, Keyport. We are grateful for the many churches and civic organizations that volunteer their time and resources to keep this vital program thriving.

Keyport Food Pantry, Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-11:30 am
The Community Church of Keyport partners and supports the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry, a non-profit volunteer community service organization, founded in 1983, to provide food for those in need in the Northern Bayshore Area of Monmouth County.

Located on the CCK church campus, the Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am. Picture ID and Proof of Residence are required to receive our services. Contact Natalie Smith, Director of Operations, at (732) 888-1986.

Community Outreach
Living out our commitment to love and care for God's people, CCK supports, and church members of all ages participate in:

• Annual CROP Hunger WALK
• Thanksgiving Food Baskets & Distribution
• NJ Pride, Asbury Park, NJ
• Angel Sharing Tree
• 180 Turning Lives Around
• Community Service Student Scholarships - Keyport High School

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Family & Support Services LGBTQ Youth Groups Spiritual / Cultural Spiritual / Faith-Based Services
Payment Types	Free

Last Updated: 02/16/26