Judy, Heather, and Joyce at First Church's annual work project: Rebuilding Together: New Britain

Local Missions

On a more "hands-on" level, and to help those within our local community, First Church participates in the "Adopt-A-Social Worker" program sponsored by Covenant to Care. As the "tuna church," each month we collect tuna fish and other canned meat which is distributed to the Salvation Army's Food Pantry. Throughout the year we are involved in other mission opportunities, such as providing Thanksgiving food baskets to and helping prepare

Staff of New Britain's Spanish Speaking Center accept First Church's donations of hats, gloves and scarves.

noon-time meals for the Friendship Service Center    (www.friendshipservicecenter.org), providing hats, scarves and gloves to families at the Spanish Speaking Center, participating in the Rebuilding Together program (www.rebuildingtogethernb.org) , and other specific projects.

International Mission 

Thailand

The good work of First Church reaches half way across the world touching the lives of twenty plus children in northern Thailand.  The generosity of our church has helped to build two residences for these children, as well as providing school supplies, winter coats and ongoing annual financial support. A trip to visit the children took place during the summer of 2010. 

Together with the children of the orphanage during our recent trip

 Those of us fortunate enough to make the journey witnessed first hand the loving atmosphere they are now living in, the quality education they are receiving and the sense of family unity that has developed. We were moved by the strength of them all, and realized we are truly blessed by this opportunity for international ministry.