Missions Committee

The Missions Team works to provide support to those in need and to foster a sense of connection among members of our church and the community.

Throughout the year we support people in need through:

Collecting money for the UCC 5-for-5 special missions offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing, Neighbors in Need, Strengthen the Church, Our Church’s Wider Mission and the Christmas Fund.
Providing clothing, sanitary supplies, gift cards and other items as needed to the Triton school district.
Collecting food, clothing, and winter accessories for the Lazarus House Ministries in Lawrence.
Collecting Christmas gifts and gift cards for children and their families during the holiday season.
Collecting food for the Rowley food pantry.
Raising money to support people in war torn Ukraine.

We help foster a sense of community within our church and beyond through several activities including:

Monthly family movie nights
Monthly Community Coffee House, in partnership with Burwell Beans coffee roasters
Monthly Missions Walks
Bookworm Café twice per year
Co-sponsoring children’s events with the Christian Education team

We seek to educate the church and the community on topics of social justice including: