Missions
Both as individuals and as a congregation, we have been given a mission to accomplish. A distinguishing mark of this congregation is its commitment to making Christ's love known through concrete action. Here are some of the ways we do this:
Back Bay Mission Trips
A chance to put faith in action by painting and repairing houses. Below are some pictures from the most recent trip in March of 2009. Click on the box to see the picture full size.
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2nd and 4th Tuesday Banquet
Along with other River Falls churches, we help serve a free hot meal at St. Bridget's Catholic Church every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. To volunteer to help serve, cook or clean up, please contact the church.
Brazilian Health Mission- Barb de Souza
An ordained member of our congregation, Barb runs a series of healthcare clinics in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We support her through our prayers and financial gifts.
Fair Trade Coffee
Cloudforest Coffee, which is for sale at the church, is grown by small, independent farmers in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. Selling their coffee at Fair Trade prices improves their very marginal income and can make a huge difference in their lives. Cloudforest Coffee is also environmentally friendly as it is organic and shade-grown. It is a delicious, high quality coffee, and at $9.50/lb it is a very good buy. Contact the church office for more information.
Feed My Starving Children
Every second month, we go to the Eagan location to pack meals to be sent to starving children around the world. The work is easy and there is just a 2-hour time commitment. See the website or the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.
Habitat for Humanity
Whether building a house here in River Falls or along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, our church members are active in Habitat for Humanity. For the latest build and schedule, contact the local Habitat Office in River Falls at (715) 425-5623.
Honduras Mission
Teams of folk from UCC churches, including ours, travel to Honduras each July and January to build houses. For more information, see the website or contact the church office.
Journey House Campus Ministry (UWRF)
An ecumenical outreach to students and faculty at UWRF, Journey House offers Bible studies, meals, mission trips and a place to belong when far from home. Please contact Yvonne Wilken, Campus Ministry Coordinator, (715) 425-2391.
http://web.me.com/journeyhouse/Journey_House/Welcome.html
Our Neighbor’s Place
The River Falls Homeless Shelter committee continues to make progress towards their goal of providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and day center series to those in need in our community. Check out their website to see how YOU can become involved! A printed version of the latest update is on the office bulletin board.
Simpson Homeless Shelter in Minneapolis
A long-standing mission outreach, we supply volunteer meals and funding for this shelter in South Minneapolis. For more information, contact the church office and see the website.