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Contents
Our Charter
Christian Missions and Social Action Ministry provides
financial help to those in need, educates the congregation about the needs
and issues it is working to address, encourages the congregation to become
involved in addressing these needs and issues, and provides direction
and support to those in the congregation who coordinate activities to address
these needs and issues. The Ministry seeks to support the weak and
help the afflicted, while honoring all people.
Ministry Members
Shelley Weakley (chair)
Marcia Bennett
Judy Bryson
Paige Cobarrubias
Willy Eifler
Tom Farthing
Janice Grimm
Bev Parker
Haley Wilson
Program Leaders
PADS - Lynne Latorre, Marcia
Bennett
CROP Walk - Todra Oken
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Upcoming Events
The Night Ministry
PADS every Wednesday
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities abound for persons to coordinate or participate in
activities which support the board's mission. If there is a project you
would like to pursue, contact the ministry for further direction on how to
proceed. Check out pictures from the
Little Friends
Candy Day last year and
this year. Check out Hurricane relief and Youth
worktrip information. Check out
pictures of the recent river sweep.
Carol Simler spoke on
Homelessness at the Peace and Justice Service, find out
more about homelessness in DuPage County. Find out more about
what YOU can do about
homelessness and affordable housing. |
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"Go forth into the world in peace;
be of good courage;
hold fast to that which is good;
render to no one evil for evil;
strengthen the fainthearted;
support the weak; help the afflicted; honor all people;
love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit." |
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What We Do
Here are some examples of the programs our church participated in:
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PADS Overnight Shelter Site,
Wednesdays, January - May, October-December |
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Fair Trade Coffee Sale |
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Youth Work Trip |
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Financial Support
In 2003, First Congregational Church
donated 15% of its operating budget to external agencies. Ministry members
gather information from groups seeking support. Using this information the
ministry determines the distribution of funds. In addition, special collections
are periodically taken to support various agencies such as Heifer Project,
Neighbors in Need and One Great Hour of Sharing.
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For 2003 the
figures were:
| Counseling Services |
$4,800 |
| Support for the Homeless |
4,200 |
| Support for the Impoverished |
5,800 |
| Support for the
Ill and Disabled |
5,600
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| UCC Programs
and Staff |
8,000
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| UCC Missions |
6,000
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| Advocacy and
Education |
675
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| Total budget |
$35,075 |
In addition, special collections are periodically taken to
support various agencies. In 2003, the following directed donations
were received in special collections:
| Neighbors in Need |
$527.00
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| One Great Hour of Sharing |
$912.00
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| Iraqi Refugee
Relief |
$260.00 |
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Organizations We Support
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Back Bay Mission - A community
ministry of the UCC located in Biloxi, Mississippi |
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Ecumenical Adult Day Care - A Naperville agency providing a protective
environment for frail, confused or slightly handicapped adults. |
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Hesed House - An ecumenical center
for ministry to very poor persons in Aurora. |
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Illinois Independent Living
Center - A living facility providing barrier-free housing and personal
attendant services to persons with motor disabilities. |
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Marillac House - A Chicago
agency providing support to at-risk teen girls, single mothers, and the
elderly. |
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People's Church - A UCC
ministry providing aid to marginalized populations of the Uptown
neighborhood in Chicago. |
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St. Paul's House - A UCC-affiliated
facility providing a continuum of care for older adults. |
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Sharing Connections - Distributes used clothing and household items to
individuals, groups, and agencies. |
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