At First Presbyterian Church, concern for our “neighbors” is reflected in sermons, studies, volunteer work, prayer, and offerings for humanitarian projects. Currently, priorities are peacemaking and care of the Earth.
Locally, we’ve supported programs to curb domestic violence, feed the hungry, promote interfaith dialogue, and foster “alternative” gift giving that helps families in developing countries become self-sustaining. After Hurricane Katrina, FPC volunteers took part in clean-up projects. We’ve hosted a program about Christian peacemaking in Israel and Palestine. Focusing on those in need, we seek to be educated, to foster awareness in the local community, and to create opportunities for hands-on involvement. We’ve supported refugee communities here in Cache Valley, and worked to promote inclusiveness for all God’s children. We want to make a difference. We’re supporting the National Religious Campaign Against Torture.
In 2008, FPC sent special offerings to our denomination’s One Great Hour of Sharing and Peacemaking projects, flood relief in the Midwest, Logan’s Faith and Fellowship Center, mosquito nets and malaria-prevention education in Africa, and Logan’s Whittier Center playground for handicapped children. For more information, contact our church office, 752-0871.
A local mission focus this year is CAPSA. FPC members who volunteer with CAPSA will team up with agency staff member to offer a dinner and community program Oct. 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m., on issues related to domestic violence. Separate sessions are scheduled for adults, teens, and children.
A new foreign mission focus at FPC is a group of orphanages in Uganda, where FPC member Bill Grenney has led teams of volunteers for three years. Next trip will be in June, 2010. For more info, email Bill Grenney at w.grenney@gmail.com. Projects have included presenting women’s and children’s health seminars, testing eyes, distributing glasses, providing clean water, installing solar power and computers with educational software, teaching classes, constructing classrooms and dorms, and introducing small business and micro loan programs. The church sent $1170 of support in September 2009.
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At First Presbyterian Church, concern for our “neighbors” is reflected in sermons, studies, volunteer work, prayer, and offerings for humanitarian projects. Currently, priorities are peacemaking and care of the Earth.
Locally, we’ve supported programs to curb domestic violence, feed the hungry, promote interfaith dialogue, and foster “alternative” gift giving that helps families in developing countries become self-sustaining. After Hurricane Katrina, FPC volunteers took part in clean-up projects. We’ve hosted a program about Christian peacemaking in Israel and Palestine. Focusing on those in need, we seek to be educated, to foster awareness in the local community, and to create opportunities for hands-on involvement. We’ve supported refugee communities here in Cache Valley, and worked to promote inclusiveness for all God’s children. We want to make a difference. We’re supporting the National Religious Campaign Against Torture.
In 2008, FPC sent special offerings to our denomination’s One Great Hour of Sharing and Peacemaking projects, flood relief in the Midwest, Logan’s Faith and Fellowship Center, mosquito nets and malaria-prevention education in Africa, and Logan’s Whittier Center playground for handicapped children. For more information, contact our church office, 752-0871.
A local mission focus this year is CAPSA. FPC members who volunteer with CAPSA will team up with agency staff member to offer a dinner and community program Oct. 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m., on issues related to domestic violence. Separate sessions are scheduled for adults, teens, and children.
A new foreign mission focus at FPC is a group of orphanages in Uganda, where FPC member Bill Grenney has led teams of volunteers for three years. Next trip will be in June, 2010. For more info, email Bill Grenney at w.grenney@gmail.com. Projects have included presenting women’s and children’s health seminars, testing eyes, distributing glasses, providing clean water, installing solar power and computers with educational software, teaching classes, constructing classrooms and dorms, and introducing small business and micro loan programs. The church sent $1170 of support in September 2009.