Development, Relief, & Peacemaking Missions
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Blankets+
Presbyterian Women hold an annual fundraiser to support the Church World Service Blankets program, which provides needed emergency supplies and home necessities to people worldwide in times of need, particularly moments of emergency and disaster. WPC members contributed $1,175 in 2021. |
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Breath for India
Breath for India Project an interfaith initiative of the Indian and Hindu Community in Springfield and the Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, to provide immediate assistance to hospitals in India who are battling the overwhelming COVID infection rates. In 2021, Westminster gave $2,500 to assist with this project. |
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Fair Trade
Equal Exchange coffee, tea, and chocolate are sold monthly in the West Narthex after services, supporting economically just, environmentally sound products, and small, independent producers. Fair Trad Ministry Team 2021: Becky Martin and Jeanne VanGieson |
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Heifer Project
WPC children support Heifer International with their Sunday morning offerings. This money goes toward purchasing animals with which people around the world can gain sustainable income and independence. In 2021, WPC children gave $125 to help families develop food production for themselves by raising ducks. |
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Marion Medical Mission
Marion Medical Mission seeks to share the love of Christ with the extreme poor in Africa by providing sustainable source of clean, safe drinking water. In 2021, Westminster gave $4,500 to this international mission. |
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One Great Hour of Sharing
This Lenten, ecumenical offering goes to the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and self-development of people. Members contributed $9,770 in 2021. |
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Peace & Global Witness Offering
This fall denomination-wide special offering supports worldwide peacemaking work of the PC(USA) in areas of deep conflict. Members contributed $1,365 in 2021. |
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Pentecost Offering
This denomination-wide special offering, collected in June, “helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and also address the needs of at-risk children,” locally and around the world. Members contributed $989 in 2021. |
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Every year brings natural disasters to communities both near and far, in multiple regions of the United States and other nations. Westminster members have responded in 2021 with $5,000 in congregational giving. Click here to learn more about Westminster Missions and Service
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