At St. Andrew UCC, we have “a heart for missions”. Every month, we celebrate a specific program, and we are engaged with a number of ministries year-round. Here’s an overview:

Our local partners

Every year we serve the following organizations:

All Faiths' Food Bank - two monthly mission offerings, ongoing collection of non-perishable food items

ALSO Youth, a non-profit that supports LGBTQ+ youth and their allies - one monthly mission offering 

Family Promise/Francis House, a ministry to help prevent family homelessness - one monthly mission offering, ongoing collection of baby items and cleaning products, meals provided, Christmas gifts

Project 180, a prisoner reentry program –  we deliver home-cooked meals quarterly, plus provide ongoing fellowship and support opportunities

Resurrection House, day services for Sarasota’s unhoused community - one monthly mission offering, annual sock drive

SPARCC, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center - one monthly mission offering, ongoing collection for the Treasure Chest, their thrift shop

Selah Freedom, anti-human trafficking organization – Christmas gifts

Salvation Army Angel Tree program – Christmas gifts for underprivileged seniors

Our national/international partners

Annually, we have fund drives for the following:

Christmas Fund (UCC)

CROP Hunger Walk (CWS)

Neighbors in Need (UCC)

One Great Hour of Sharing (UCC)

Strengthen the Church (UCC)