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.

Among Friends
Among Friends is a community-based social respite program serving adults who have memory loss who reside in Pierce and St. Croix Counties. It is held each Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm, located right here at First Congregational Church in River Falls.

Among Friends Website

Feed My Starving Children
Feeds starving kids worldwide through workdays in the Twin Cities.

fmsc.org

Back Bay Mission
UCC Mission in Biloxi, MS helping to rebuild the community and have yearly mission trips.

thebackbaymission.org

Habitat for Humanity
Working through the St Croix chapter to help build affordable housing for local families.

scvhabitat.org

Our Neighbors' Place
A local ministry started by churches to address homelessness in our community.

ourneighborsplace.org

River Falls Food Pantry
We support our local River Falls Food Pantry. There are bins at the church where you can leave donations which are delivered weekly.

rfcfp.org

Journey House Campus Ministry (UWRF)
An ecumenical outreach to students and faculty at UWRF, offering Bible studies, meals, mission trips, and a place to belong when far from home.

journeyhousecampusministry.org

Brazilian Healthcare Mission
Barb de Souza, an ordained member of our congregation, runs a series of healthcare clinics in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We support her through prayer and financial gifts.

de Souza Newsletter January 25, 2026

Hope for Earth
The mission of Hope for Earth is to create a hopeful, ecologically sustainable future for River Falls through interfaith collaboration, education, partnerships, advocacy, and action. 

Hope for Earth Website