Christian Outreach

At First Church, we dedicate a portion of our resources and our energy to outreach into our community and our world.  Our primary vehicle for this ministry is the Christian Outreach Committee made up of approximately a 10 individuals elected by the congregation. However, their work is supplemented by many others and supported generously by the congregation.  

We maintain a Food Pantry at First Church. We serve aproximately 46 clients/families each month. We give holiday food baskets. We offer emergency assistance, while collaborating with local service agencies. Groups of volunteers serve meals at the Beth El Shelter on the 5th Saturday, and help with a few weekday meals through the year. 

Milford Food 2 Kids is an initiative of First Church. In this ministry we partner with local schools to bridge the gap in food insecurity for some of Milford's neediest children.  We work with 16 schools and programs and serve 200+ students each week, who have been identified by the school professionals.  We feed hungry children and youth. For as little as $7.50/wkend, you can supply meals for a child, and for $300 you can sponsor a child for 40 weekends (school year)! We have wonderful volunteers and community supporters who help us each week. For more information, contact Michele & Rev. Ashley at Milfordfood2kids@gmail.com.

The Christian Outreach Committee will often bring before the congregation the special needs of people throughout the world who are suffering from natural disasters or war, and working through the United Church of Christ and Church World Service, we bring our offerings to those in need. Although what we bring often seems small in comparison to the overwhelming suffering in our world, we give consistently and in covenant with other churches/programs.

Above all, we know that our giving will help to feed some hungry people, give some poor children a chance at an education, and make some people a few degrees warmer. It is what Jesus has called us to do.

The Christian Outreach Committee is also responsible for allocating our resources to organizations and service groups within our community.  Some of the groups supported included: Bridges Healthcare; Beth-El Center; the Milford Rape Crisis Center; Camp Happiness/Milford Adaptive Programs; Christian Community Action; Loaves & Fishes; and the Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS). 

TIME TO SHARE - Give the Gift of Good Works is our annual campaign to support a variety of founding ministries and others discerned by the ministry. 

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