Mission and Outreach

 

As believers in Jesus Christ , we believe it is also important to be the body of Christ in our local community as well as around the world.

St John’s continues outreach and support to the following:

  • Health Ministry
  • Orwigsburg Area Food Pantry
  • Boy Scouts
  • Girl Scouts
  • Team Orwigsburg
  • Church World Service
  • Bethany Children’s Home
  • Phoebe Ministries
  • Thai Child Sponsor
  • Blankets for Veterans
  • CWS School Kit Collection – Outreach Ministry
  • Our Church’s Wider Misson (OCWM)*
  • One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)*
  • Neighbors in Need*
  • Christmas Fund*
  • Strengthen the Church Special Mission Offerings*

* St. John’s has once again been named a 2016 “5 for 5 Congregation” of the United Church of Christ!

5 for 5 Congregations support Our Church’s Wider Mission Basic Support, Neighbors in Need, One Great Hourof Sharing, Christmas Fund, and Strengthen the Church Special Mission Offerings.