Let’s do something together…
There are many ways to reach out to others in need. We hope one or more of the First Pres projects below will match well with your personal interests and gifts for service in Christ’s name.
CHURCH TO CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
What: Weekly food collection for needy individuals and families in the Monterey area, many suffering from the economic downturn
How:We donate and take canned or boxed food items to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove for distribution.
DOROTHY’S KITCHEN
What: Nourishing sandwiches are put together and provided to needy individuals on a regular basis.
How: Accompanied by conversation and good fellowship, congregation members of all ages gather on the third Sunday of the month to assemble over one hundred PB & J sandwiches which are then taken to Dorothy’s Kitchen in Salinas to help feed the local hungry.
THE FIX IT FOLKS
What: Home or workplace repair, remodeling for individuals or social service organizations that could benefit from this outreach assistance
How: First Pres members and friends work as a team. Each project is headed up by knowledgeable carpenter/handyman. Participants use their own skills or learn-by-doing in a joint group effort.
PRAYER QUILTS
What: Lap quilts are made for individuals in our church family and the wider community who are going through a time of personal crisis: medical, physical, emotional, or spiritual
How: Individual quilters, with mentoring/teaching from our group leaders, donate fabric and time to make the quilt. The quilt’s recipient asks for specific prayers, which are offered by individuals in our church community as they tie a knot on the finished quilt. Quilters meet once a month for mutual support, learning new tips and techniques and enjoying the group’s fellowship.
STEADY JOB STEADY LIFE
What: A mufti-faceted program to help participants find and keep a steady job and grow in other aspects of daily living in which they may be having difficulties
How: Working together with the Steady Job–Steady Life coordinator, individuals and small teams provide workshops and associated learning materials on basic life-skill topics. Participants also learn about website information and resources, including internet browsing instruction. Through “Come alongside” contact and individual support in particular life-skill areas participants learn the basic skills of the job market.
For More Information on any of the above projects: Contact the church office at (831) 373-3031 or click here to send a note. We’ll get back to you right away.