Gifts of our time, talents, and money to those in need are an important part of the life of First Congregational Church.
January Outreach—The American Red Cross For the month of January the Outreach board has selected The American Red Cross. The American Red Cross goes wherever they are needed, nationally and internationally, so people can have clean water, safe shelter, and hot meals when there is a disaster. They respond to an average of more than 60,000 disasters (home fires, hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding) every year. The Red Cross also provides life-saving blood and platelets to people. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. We are holding a Red Cross blood drive at our church January 4th from 1pm - 6pm. To schedule a donation, please log on to www.redcrossblood.org and enter the Sponsor Code "fcc" or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Outreach raised $755 for the Utah Food Bank in November.
December Outreach—The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began operations in Canada in 1882. Its mission is to share the Christian religion, help children and families access basic needs, and help transform communities around the world. The Salvation Army also has a thrift store in Ogden. The sale of donated items in the thrift store helps to fund their Adult Rehabilitation Center where those struggling with drugs and alcohol find help, hope, and a second chance at life. The Salvation Army helps to provide many other services, such as: a Thanksgiving meal at their centers, Christian worship service at their centers, food pantries, specific need items such as beds or cribs to those who are poor and struggling, after school programs, job training and veteran services, emergency housing or longer-term homeless shelters, and help for those escaping domestic violence. They also have programs to help those who are escaping human trafficking.
Share the Warmth Tree Beginning Nov 27 and throughout December we collect warm clothing items on the Share the Warmth Tree. These include hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, coats, socks and any other winter items. The Share the Warmth Tree was put up during the Hanging of the Greens. We will add items to the tree throughout the Advent season. Place your items directly on the tree at the front of the sanctuary or in the containers under the coat racks. After the tree is taken down the items will be donated to the Road Home.
CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING A portion of Christmas Eve’s offering will benefit the Ministerial Assistance Fund which provides funds for NACCC clergy in times of crisis or need. Since this is not an endowed fund, it relies on yearly contributions. Thank you for your contributions
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