Backside Mission

A group providing assistance and services to the workers on the backside of Churchill Downs.

Christmas on the Backside 2011

Posted Fri, 01/06/2012 - 02:00

Christmas comes early on the backside of Churchill Downs for workers and families entrusted with the care and tending of the racetrack’s treasured horses. This year it came on Monday, December 12, for the ninety-three (93) families – some 780 men, women and children – who, after attending church services on the backside, were treated to a special dinner served in a festively decorated hall by community volunteers.

Needed Items for Churchill Downs

Posted Wed, 05/11/2011 - 03:00

Backside MissionBackside Clothes Closet needs the following items:

  • new white cotton athletic socks
  • new bath size towels
  • new twin size blankets.

Please no used items. Collection boxes will be in the Gathering area the weekends of May 14-15 and May 21-22, 2011. The workers have arrived for the new racing season and are in need of these items. The Backside Ministry thanks you for helping to provide these basic comfort items that we all take for granted. Our brothers and sisters in Christ thank you.
 

Backside Ministry Stocking Caps

Posted Wed, 01/05/2011 - 02:00

Stocking CapThank you Epiphany!

The Backside Ministry purchased 250 stocking caps to be distributed at the Holy Name Dare to Care food pantry on December 21, 2010.  One patron said "this will be my only Christmas gift this year, thank you".  Your contributions also provided a meal for the Churchill Downs backside workers on December 6, 2010.

Financial support of this ministry makes a difference in peoples lives.

Thank you for your continued support.

25th Anniversary for Chaplain Ken Boehm

Posted Mon, 08/03/2009 - 01:00

Congratulations to Chaplain Ken Boehm of the Churchill Downs Christ Chapel, who celebrates 25 years of ordination as a Lutheran pastor. 

Churchill Downs: tour and ministry

Posted Wed, 06/24/2009 - 01:00

What: Churchill Downs backside tour
When: Saturday, July 11, 2009, 9am-noon
Where: Churchill Downs chapel (gate 5)
Registration: Click here for the flyer

Epiphany parish will have a free private tour of the backside of Churchill Downs guided by Chaplain Ken Boehm, chaplain of the backside chapel.  Tour will include the chapel, worker dormitories, learning center, and horse barns.  We will hear personal sharing from workers.  Chaplain Ken will share his personal experience ministering to the workers.  Lunch will be provided.

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