Mission is key to who we are at FPC and the One we serve. Active local mission endeavors include FOCUS, Kid's Plus (an enrichment program for at-risk kindergartners), our food and coat closets and our work with other groups in the community like Samaritan Center, Habitat for Humanity and Agape House.

In addition, FPC members provide meals at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen five to six nights per month; provide lunch for residents of the Kenneth R. Locke Apartments two Saturdays per month, as well as weekly Wednesday afternoon Vesper Services at 3:30 pm.

FOCUS

FOCUS is a year-long second grade classroom that takes at-risk children out of area schools to participate in an enrichment experience designed to better prepare the student for success in either third grade or in the regular second grade. More about FOCUS.

Food Closet

The Food Closet is used by many in need every month.

Kid's Plus

Kid's Plus is an educational outreach program is for at-risk 4 and 5 year olds who can use some enrichment activities to better prepare them for school. The program is led by a talented group of teachers and meets Monday through Thursday afternoons. This program began in 1991 and has helped many children become better prepared to succeed in school.

Presbyterian Preschool

The Presbyterian Preschool began in 1982 and has developed a fine reputation in the community because of the quality teaching staff. Classes for 2-year olds through age 5 are offered every week for 48 children.

Kids Café

This is an ecumenical summer program providing meals for children from low income homes when they are out of school for the summer. The program, which began in 2004, provides an opportunity for our members to prepare and deliver the meals to designated sites, working with members of other downtown churches.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are trained lay people who provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in the congregation and the community who are experiencing a difficult time in their lives.

Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with:

• Loss of a loved one
• Hospitalization
• Divorce or separation
• Loneliness or discouragement
• Spiritual crises
• Unemployment or a job crises
• A terminal illness
• Incarceration
• Aging
• Birth, adoption, miscarriage or infertility
• Chronic illness
• Relocation
• Recovery after an accident or disaster
• More

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private. More about Stephen Ministries.