Mission Connections Ministry Team
The Mission Connections Ministry Team has this focus: To communicate, raise awareness, and invite the people at Federated Church to connect with Christ's community locally and throughout the world.
We serve as the umbrella for all the social justice and mission efforts of Federated Church. Our A-Z Guide to Connections lists 42 local and global projects that are sponsored or supported by the Mission Connections Ministry Team. Above and beyond our planned giving, we sponsor three seasonal offerings each year - One Great Hour of Sharing, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. In addition, we host such events as Alternative Christmas, and donate to such groups as Housing El Dorado, New Morning Youth and Family Services, The Center for Violence Free Relationships and Church World Services.
"The DNA of Federated Church includes active participation in community service and international mission," according to our Mission Team members. Historically, Federated Church has been the advocate and initiator of many local not-for-profit organizations to provide services for people who are in need and are not being served, as well as a mission partner to ministries throughout the world. We invite you to join in this vital part of the Federated Congregation!
Federated Green Team
The Federated Green Team focuses on four categories recommended by the United Methodist Church: Connection with Nature; Education for the congregation and community; Action designed to lower our carbon footprint; and Advocacyfor the Earth. The Green Team works in connection with the Missions Connection Team. Connection includes worshipping outdoors, sponsoring hikes, and offering art projects for our children and youth that incorporate natural elements. Education includes Green Team Tips in weekly communications, study sessions such as "Cooking With Compassion In A Just Kitchen", climate care bulletin boards, and book studies led by Pastor Laura. Action includes continuing efforts to reduce our church's carbon output while redirecting energy savings to mission projects. Advocacyincludes ongoing postcard campaigns in conjunction with California Interfaith Power and Light, affiliate of a national, faith-based organization that supports congregational climate justice activities while actively sponsoring legislation to address climate change. Advocacy also involves working with the National Center for Common Ground to address widespread voter suppression of people of color, because climate change impacts populations of color much more than other citizens. This Federated ministry has led to certification, for two years running, as an Earth Care Congregation by the Presbyterian Church USA.
We serve as the umbrella for all the social justice and mission efforts of Federated Church. Our A-Z Guide to Connections lists 42 local and global projects that are sponsored or supported by the Mission Connections Ministry Team. Above and beyond our planned giving, we sponsor three seasonal offerings each year - One Great Hour of Sharing, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. In addition, we host such events as Alternative Christmas, and donate to such groups as Housing El Dorado, New Morning Youth and Family Services, The Center for Violence Free Relationships and Church World Services.
"The DNA of Federated Church includes active participation in community service and international mission," according to our Mission Team members. Historically, Federated Church has been the advocate and initiator of many local not-for-profit organizations to provide services for people who are in need and are not being served, as well as a mission partner to ministries throughout the world. We invite you to join in this vital part of the Federated Congregation!
Federated Green Team
The Federated Green Team focuses on four categories recommended by the United Methodist Church: Connection with Nature; Education for the congregation and community; Action designed to lower our carbon footprint; and Advocacyfor the Earth. The Green Team works in connection with the Missions Connection Team. Connection includes worshipping outdoors, sponsoring hikes, and offering art projects for our children and youth that incorporate natural elements. Education includes Green Team Tips in weekly communications, study sessions such as "Cooking With Compassion In A Just Kitchen", climate care bulletin boards, and book studies led by Pastor Laura. Action includes continuing efforts to reduce our church's carbon output while redirecting energy savings to mission projects. Advocacyincludes ongoing postcard campaigns in conjunction with California Interfaith Power and Light, affiliate of a national, faith-based organization that supports congregational climate justice activities while actively sponsoring legislation to address climate change. Advocacy also involves working with the National Center for Common Ground to address widespread voter suppression of people of color, because climate change impacts populations of color much more than other citizens. This Federated ministry has led to certification, for two years running, as an Earth Care Congregation by the Presbyterian Church USA.
Mission Connections Ministry Team generally meets on
the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4-5 PM in the Fireside Room.
Questions? Please email Cyndy Salmon at [email protected]
the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4-5 PM in the Fireside Room.
Questions? Please email Cyndy Salmon at [email protected]
View and download the
"A-Z Guide for Mission Connections" booklet PDF by clicking on the icon below
"A-Z Guide for Mission Connections" booklet PDF by clicking on the icon below
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