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)