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FCC Mission/Outreach Activities 

Disciples Mission Fund
DMF is our denomination's centralized way of supporting overseas workers, national staff, our colleges and seminaries, and regional ministries.  Each year's FCC budget includes our support of DMF.
 


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Feed My Sheep - Tina Knight Thursdays
In celebration of a beloved member who faithfully volunteered at Feed My Sheep (FMS) at  Bethel AME church, we  provide the food and cooking there each third Thursday of the month.  FMS provides meals for The Warming Center and also serves the public from noon to 1 Monday through
Friday.

Karen Knodt (618) 457-6817

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Meals on Wheels Delivery
One week a month FCC volunteers deliver meals prepared by the Carbondale Senior Citizens Center.
Martha Ellert 


First Christian Knitting ​(and Crocheting) Ministry
Volunteers meet to knit or crochet prayer shawls for church members and friends in crisis, and chemo hats for patients at the SIH Cancer Center.  They're happy to welcome and teach newcomers.
Marcia Phelps 

The Sparrow Coalition 
This community organization was founded by an FCC member, to address homelessness and poverty in Carbondale by coordinating efforts with representatives of like-minded organizations.   They meet the first Tuesday of each month, 9 am, for now via Zoom.
Roger Webb 
[email protected] 
www.sparrowcoalition.org 

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Good Samaritan Ministries
Good Sam provides shelter and meals for homeless and transient folks. FCC supports the Good Samaritan Food Pantry with food drives in March and August.
Rev. Karen Knodt 

https://goodsamcarbondale.com 

Carbondale Interfaith Council
FCC was a founding member (1972) of this vital interfaith group that has launched many community services and the Ralph Anderson Interfaith Dialogues.  It meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5 pm, on Zoom and in-person at rotating congregations.  
Rev. Karen Knodt 
https://www.facebook.com/cdaleinterfaith/

http://cdaleinterfaith.org
Church Women United
Church Women United is a national organization that is racially, culturally and theologically inclusive women’s movement, celebrating unity in diversity and working for a world of peace and justice.  The Carbondale group meets for worship and community throughout the year at rotating churches and hosts an annual Hunger Sale. 
Martha Ellert 
https://www.facebook.com/HungerSale/
Spirit of Christmas
Carbondale's Interfaith Council receives social service agencies' requests for gifts for their clients who may not otherwise receive a Christmas gift.  FCC members and other congregations work together to purchase those gifts, that are then given anonymously. 
Cathy Schlosser 

Helping Hands
To be the compassionate presence of Jesus in the midst of our member's and neighbor's financial crises, the Helping Hands Fund can help with utility bills, rent, and transportation needs.  Because our fund cannot help with large expenses, we connect people with other agencies and resources in the area. 
  •  306 W Monroe St, Carbondale, IL 62901
  •  (618) 457-6817
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