Mission and Service at First Presbyterian Church
We serve those around us and those among us. Our open hands reveal who we are at First Pres–Mission is in our DNA.
We believe that serving one another is serving God.
Our members support C.A.R.E.S. of Farmington Hills with numerous regularly donated food and personal care items and many of our members volunteer at their facility.
We also spearhead Youth United which provides opportunities for interfaith youth to learn more about their commonalities as they make improvements at this emerging Village of Hope.
About 50 of our members participate in Rebuilding Together, a nationwide non-profit program that works to preserve affordable home ownership and to revitalize communities.
In addition, the members of Presbyterian Women support service projects such as Second Mile Center, World Vision, and Alternatives for Girls, with their time, talent, financial contributions and sweat!
We Also Support
In addition to the mission opportunities above which receive both hands-on and financial assistance, we donate to (and collect for) the following programs.
Click on the name of each agency to go the organization’s website.
Helps homeless, high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation.
Serving Pontiac with food, clothes, after school programs and supplies, and more.
COTS provides housing, self-sufficiency coaching and mentoring to families.
Helps to provide food, water, and resources for self-sufficiency. Twenty-five percent of funds remain local.
Provides emergency assistance, advocacy, and counseling to anyone in need; partners with many other agencies.
A non-profit licensed preschool located in and sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
Supports families in Farmington Public Schools dealing with poverty and/or homelessness
Provides meals, clothes, hygiene kits, and employment assistance.
Comprehensive services, including housing and legal aid, for those seeking asylum in the U.S. & Canada
Provides comprehensive program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including shelter, counseling, and advocacy.
Provides support services to help clients reclaim well-being after financial or economic upset. Affiliated with Goodfellows.
Enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities through custom-trained Assistance Dogs.
We sponsor Scout Troop #179 and provide “camperships” for Scout campers.
Provides a safe environment for after-school and summer programs, offers community meals and health fairs.
Agency which directs our special offering gifts (One Great Hour of Sharing, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy) to where they are needed most.
The disaster response and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A..
OUR MISSION
We are called…
To welcome all people to worship the triune God with us.
To give of our time, talent and treasures in mission to strengthen our relationship with Christ.
To grow in faith by studying, discerning and teaching God’s Word for our daily lives and for the life of the church.