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.
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. Currently FMS is cooking for the Warming Center. They hope to soon reopen their daily noon meal to the public. Karen Knodt (618) 457-6817
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
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