Outreach Programs
AA Meetings
Alcoholics
Anonymous holds its meetings here on Friday evenings at 8:00 p.m. and also
on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. AA provides fellowship and the 12 step program
to help alcoholics cope with problem drinking.
CROP Walk
Christian Rural Overseas Project (or CROP
Walk) as it is commonly referred to, has been an annual fall event since
1985. Sponsored participants walk from one to six miles to raise money for world
hunger.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
FA is a recovery base program utilizing the twelve step AA program.
Habitat for Humanity
Young and old alike volunteer through Habitat
for Humanity to build homes for the underprivileged, giving them a sense of
belonging.
Iris Becker Scholarship Fund
In memory after death, this fund was established to provide scholarship money
for youth to attend the University of Michigan Dearborn campus. Iris was a
dedicated school teacher and member of First Congregational Church of Dearborn.
(The Iris Becker Elementary School resides on Miller Street in Dearborn.)
Olivet College
Olivet College is a
United Church of Christ affiliate, located near Marshall, Michigan. Scholarship
monies are provided for youth to attend college.
One Great Hour of Sharing
Donations provide overseas emergency relief.
Open Door
Dearborn Congregational Church donates money to the Fort Street Presbyterian
Church of Detroit's hot meal program. Fort Street Presbyterian provides hot
meals to the homeless in the area.
Springwells Seniors
Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. the Springswells Seniors hold their luncheon and
fellowship meetings in our community room. This provides local senior citizens a
place to meet with their friends every week. They have lunch, and great
fellowship, and enjoy playing cards and bingo, etc.
Strengthen the Church
Donations are used for church development.
Neighbors in Need
Donation for needs of racial / ethnic constituencies.
UNICEF
On the Sunday before Halloween the children of the church dress up in their
Halloween costumes and collect change for UNICEF
(United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund). This organization
provides emergency funds for children around the world.
Veterans of the Cross
Donations for emergency needs of pastors and retired pastors.
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