We believe in the importance of caring for others, and we contribute time, material, and monetary donations to a number of mission activities globally, nationally, and locally.
Volunteers from our church participate in PADS, Red Cross, Labor of Love of the United Way, and Habitat for Humanity.
One of our regular Community Outreach Ministries is our Second Sunday Lunch. Second Sunday Lunch is a free community meal served at noon on the second Sunday of each month. We invite you and those from our community to join us for a warm meal and some good fellowship! All are welcome!
Each month we have a specific mission, either locally or to the benefit of one of the 5 UCC missions we support. Check current bulletins for information on our current Mission of the Month.
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Local Outreach
The Mission of the Month, designated by the our Community Outreach Ministry, increases our awareness of local mission efforts. Our Mission of the Month includes the following.
Local Organizations
Bridges Senior Center/Alternatives for the Older Adult - http://alternativesforyou.org/bridges
Ottawa Friendship House - https://ottawafriendshiphouse.wordpress.com/
Ottawa Opportunity School - http://ottawaopportunityschool.org/
Epilepsy Advocacy Network of LaSalle County https://epilepsyadvocacynetwork.org/
Habitat for Humanity - http://hfhlbpc.org
Safe Journeys (A Domestic Violence & Sexual Assualt Service) - 1-815-673-1552 https://sites.google.com/a/advsas.org/advsas/
Illinois Conference Outdoor Ministries - http://il-outdoorministries.org/pilgrim-park.html
Voluntary Action Center - http://vaclas.com/
AnnMarie Foundation - Suicide Prevention - http://annmariefoundation.org/
Local Community Partners
Youth Service Bureau - www.ysbiv.org
IV PADS - www.ivpads.com
A Servant's Heart - 1-815-434-3470
YMCA - https://www.ottawaymca.org/
Community Food Basket of Ottawa - 1-815-431-0155
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) of Ottawa Township High School - http://www.illinoissafeschools.org/gsa-network
UCC Outreach
One Great Hour of Sharing - www.ucc.org/oghs/
Strengthen The Church - www.ucc.org/stc/
Our Church's Wider Mission - www.ucc.org/ocwm/
Neighbors In Need - www.ucc.org/nin/
The Christmas Fund - https://www.ucc.org/giving/ways-to-give/our-churchs-wider-mission/christmas-fund
Open and Affirming Coalition of Untied Church of Christ - https://openandaffirming.org/