CALLED TO CARE
Ever since the founding members of First Congregational United Church of Christ helped establish the Underground Railgroad in Geneseo, this congregation has cared for people in this community and throughout the world. We have sent groups on Mission Trips, have helped with gathering resources, assisted people locally, enhanced our understanding and skills, as we have tried to make for a better community and world.
The Mission Committee supports a wide area of projects that are centered locally and globally. Below are a few examples of what we sponsor.
be you, with us art installation, see: be-you-with-us
Partnerning with and working with Kids Against Hunger:
We raise funding resources for local and world food hunger by selling fresh picked corn available to the public for a donation.
Meanwhile, there are the traditional ongoing activities and special offerings:
Items for the Geneseo & Atkinson Food Bank
Deacons Send Gift Cards for College Students & Military
Sponsoring a child in India
Christmas Food Baskets
Freedom House
World Relief, Quad Cities
Kids Against Hunger, Quad Cities
Humane Society of Henry County
Fostering Hope
Our Church's Wider Mission (denominational offering)
One Great Hour of Sharing (provides emergency relief all over the world)
Strengthen the Church (supports new initiatives all across the UCC)
Neighbors in Need (supports Native American Congregations & Just Peace)
The Christmas Fund (supports retired clergy & spouses who are in need as well as emergency assistance)
Who knows what the next mission offering might be.
