Outreach & Social Justice
Our mission
Our mission is to live out the teachings of Jesus through welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry, reaching out to the people of the community and the world, fostering a sustainable environment, working within our church, with other churches, and with organizations to promote social justice.
The Team takes the lead in coordinating activities that meet the mission, extending participation to the whole congregation. Current activities are helping to meet the needs of the food and housing insecure in our community, supporting a healthy environment, and contributing to improved living conditions beyond our community.
For more information please contact Susan Medeiros at susancmedeiros@gmail.com
Blessing Box
The Resource Connection
Blessing Box
The Blessing Box is a small ongoing mission to those whose food budget doesn’t quite last
long enough. The box is regularly stocked several times a week, and also supplemented by church and community members. People are invited to take what they need, always mindful that someone else might have needs, too. It is located on the porch of
The Blessing Box is a small ongoing mission to those whose food budget doesn’t quite last
long enough. The box is regularly stocked several times a week, and also supplemented by church and community members. People are invited to take what they need, always mindful that someone else might have needs, too. It is located on the porch of the Eastman Education Building facing Algiers Street. For more information contact Jeri Carson-Hull at jericarsonhull@yahoo.com
Green Team
The Resource Connection
Blessing Box
Our mission is to work toward good stewardship of God’s wonderous world.
The Green Team will collaborate with and be a resource to the congregation and the community and practice good stewardship of the earth.
For more information please contact Tami Chestnut at tamorasue@gmail.com
The Resource Connection
The Resource Connection
The Resource Connection
The Resource Connection Food Bank
Our church has loyally contributed to the Food Bank for many years. Since 2014 we have donated over 9000 lbs. of food! Our congregation has huge hearts and lots of compassion for the vulnerable of Calaveras County. Food insecurity is a big concern for the Resource Connection and our church continues to sho
The Resource Connection Food Bank
Our church has loyally contributed to the Food Bank for many years. Since 2014 we have donated over 9000 lbs. of food! Our congregation has huge hearts and lots of compassion for the vulnerable of Calaveras County. Food insecurity is a big concern for the Resource Connection and our church continues to show love and concern for our community.
More than a food bank. For more information please contact Jeri Carson-Hull at jericarsonhull@yahoo.com
Sierra Hope
Home for Hope Project
The Resource Connection
For more information please contact Susan Medeiros at susancmedeiros@gmail.com
Home for Hope Project
Home for Hope Project
Home for Hope Project
Our church has joined with Sierra Hope (as the lead), Faith Lutheran Church and the St. Clare’s Episcopal Church to create a long term sustainable housing project here in Murphys at the little red house next to the Faith Lutheran Church. It is considered permanent supportive housing to enable families and individuals the time and suppor
Our church has joined with Sierra Hope (as the lead), Faith Lutheran Church and the St. Clare’s Episcopal Church to create a long term sustainable housing project here in Murphys at the little red house next to the Faith Lutheran Church. It is considered permanent supportive housing to enable families and individuals the time and support needed to overcome the obstacle involved in creating and remaining in a stable home environment. We have been helping in the renovations of the house and will be helping to decorate and get it ready for the new tenants. It is an honor and a blessing to be a part of this ecumenical team for this very important work! If you want to be involved please contact Celine Breen at 1celinedecker@gmail.com
Habitat for Humanity
Home for Hope Project
Home for Hope Project
As a church we are concerned about housing and joining with Habitat is one way we can make an impact in our community. Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in Calaveras County for over 22 years. We offer families a “hands up” rather than a “hand out.” Our church partners with Habitat in fundraising, volunteering on home buildin
As a church we are concerned about housing and joining with Habitat is one way we can make an impact in our community. Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in Calaveras County for over 22 years. We offer families a “hands up” rather than a “hand out.” Our church partners with Habitat in fundraising, volunteering on home building, and working with individual families to provide affordable housing. At the current time, one or our own members, Teri Olivas and her family are working with Habitat on their new home in Copperopolis. One member, Jeri Carson -Hull works part time for Habitat and our own Pastor Bonnie is the Board President. Celine Breen is the contact person for donating or volunteering on the home for Teri. If you want to be involved, please contact Celine Breen at 1celinedecker@gmail.com