Current Outreach Opportunities

Neighbors in Need (NIN)

In 2022, the Neighbors in Need “BEHOLD!” offering focuses on an economic justice. With inflation impacting all of our households, we wanted to provide a way to discuss this through a faith lens. Join us by promoting this year’s NIN “Behold!” campaign at your church.

​As you may recall, one-third of the offering supports Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds are used by Justice and Witness Ministries to provide grants to UCC churches and organizations as well as supporting a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects. 

School Kits (CWS)

​As a faithful supporter of CWS Kits First Church shows a tremendous amount of love and support to our neighbors around the world each time you share your time, energy and resources to assemble CWS Kits.

​Here’s what you’ll need for a kit:
  • One pair of blunt scissors removed from the package (rounded tip, only)
  • Three 70-count bound notebooks or notebooks totaling 200-210 pages (no loose-leaf or filler paper)
  • One 30-centimeter / 12” ruler
  • One hand-held pencil sharpener removed from the package
  • One large eraser (no pencil cap erasers)
  • Six new, unsharpened pencils with erasers (removed from packing and use a rubber band to hold the pencils together).
  • One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
  • One 12”x14” to 14”x17” finished size cotton or lightweight canvas bag with handles (solid color or kid-friendly fabric, no logos, reusable shopping bags or backpacks)
All items must be packed inside of the bag. The MyShopAngel website has an affordable CWS Kit bag for bulk purchase. Or, download our school bag pattern and make your own!