An important part of Christian life is helping others both locally and abroad. Below are the programs and ministries that we support as a church.
Our Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Special Offerings support selected local and international programs with critical funds they can use to directly help people in their communities that are the most vulnerable.
The Education Sunday Special Offering supports active students through both the FCC Seminary Fund and our College Scholarship Fund.
The Congregational Churches of Myanmar are supported through the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches’ Missionary Society. Education and care helps to provide for the youth and also through this outreach shares the the gospel with the children and their parents. Please prayerfully consider giving generously to support these good works.
Tosa Community Food Pantry collects, warehouses, and distributes food to low-income families in the Wauwatosa area on an emergency need basis. Our monetary donations allow volunteers to buy non-perishable items to add to the food stocked on the shelves. Our financial support is greatly appreciated.
Founded in 1974 by the First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa, this facility provides independent living, assisted living, nursing care, memory care, hospice and outpatient rehabilitation services. The board of directors is composed primarily of members of this church. We contribute financial support to the home as well as provide many volunteers to help make the facility the truly special place that it is.
For information on volunteering, contact Cindy Conkey, 262-781-0550. To visit the home, contact Nancy Tice , Director of Admissions and Marketing, 262-781-0550.
Check out their website at www.congregationalhome.org
The Tosa Food Bank serves clients living in ZIP codes 53213, 53222, 53225, 53226, or any church member attending a Wauwatosa church may use it. The pantry gives food to about 70-80 families each month who receive several bags of food depending on the family size. Our church supports the pantry with food donations and financial gifts.
The St. Vincent Southside Meal Program provides meals for local people in need. Our church volunteers are responsible for buying, preparing, transporting and serving bag lunches once a month. Check out the St. Vincent DePaul website at www.svdpmilw.org
Contributing members in several organizations as well as active participation by our members
We send representatives to national conferences and local association meetings and members take advantage of seminars and camps put on by the organizations below.
The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches
– Fair Share Plus member status
– NACCC Missions Fund contributor
The Wisconsin Congregational Association
– Local chapter provides support and hosts youth activities
The Scholarship Fund assists ministerial students and qualified college students who are members of our church. Scholarships and grants are made primarily to students studying for a church vocation. FCC also provides three yearly scholarships to qualified, newly graduated high-school students pursuing a college degree.
Mission Mazahua, near Mexico City, addresses the needs of the whole person – social, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The church supports the mission financially and has in the past, made trips to the mission to build projects. Check out their website at www.mazahuamission.com
This mission in Jardin America, Argentina, seeks to preach the Gospel, share the love and compassion of Christ through spiritual nurture and material assistance, and help families become self sufficient and gain self respect.
A program for families who are working on spiritual development and job opportunities in Milwaukee. When men or women with children need a safe place to go, help to rebuild their lives, a hot meal or a long-term solution, they come to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. The Mission provides Christian care and support to people who are truly in need. Check out their website at http://www.milmission.org
