Mission Outreach at First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton Outreach


Outreach

Hands-On Partners
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Justice mission activities are for those parishioners who feel the calling to support people through initiatives based in partner organizations.  Many opportunities are available.

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Our church has established a partnership with local service agencies to help provide for the needs of individuals in our community. We provide both personal hands-on (- symbol) and financial support (- symbol) to our mission partners as tagged below.

Abraham's Children hands-on financial
This endeavor is dedicated to supporting Christian communities in the Holy Land in their efforts to promote peaceful coexistence among Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Druze. Follow the link above for more information on the four initiatives embraced here.  Contact: Susan Drinan.

Calcuta Mission
Since 2008, our mission group has been communicating with Satya, a missionary in Calcutta, India.  Satya ministers to women and children suffering under human trafficking in the "red light" districts of Calcutta.  We hold periodic educational and prayer sessions via Skype during the year.   Contact: Kathy Paradise.

Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center financial
Provides comprehensive and affordable counseling, educational, mediation, group counseling , and marriage and family services. Contact: Pam Ballard

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) - Haiti financial
Provides financial support for the overall PDA effort. See their 01/14/2010 Newsletter.  You can GIVE NOW!

J.U.S.T. hands-on financial
Service to inmates of the DuPage County Jail through Bible study, GED training, and one-on-one counseling. Contact: Barbara Huszagh

NAMI DuPage (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) hands-on
Provides support, advocacy and education to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness and their families. Contact: Jean Rosen

 

Last updated Friday, January 15, 2010


First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton
715 North Carlton Avenue
Wheaton, Illinois  60187
phone: 630-668-5147
fax: 630-668-5187