Have you ever wanted to get involved in something that makes a real difference?
Not just attend. Not just watch. But help.
At The First Congregational Church of Woodstock, this is called Faith in Action.
We organize food drives. Support local families. Host community events.
Show up for our neighbors. Stand for justice.
And you don’t have to be a church member to care about any of that.
Come see what we do. Come see if it feels like something you want to be part of.
Sometimes the best way to find a church… is to start by joining the work.
We’re hosting a Faith in Action Information Meeting for anyone who wants to learn more.
February 8 | 11:30 AM
Faith In Action
Faith in Action invites members of the congregation to live out our faith and values of loving our neighbors, caring for creation, and pursuing justice for marginalized members of our community and beyond.
Purpose
Faith in Action invites members of the congregation to live out our faith and values of loving our neighbors, caring for creation, and pursuing justice for marginalized members of our community and beyond.
Our goal is to encourage members of the congregation with similar interests and passions to engage in conversations, share resources, and explore opportunities to serve both in our church and in the wider community.
What we do
There are three major areas in which we seek practical ways to embody God’s call and Christ’s invitation to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God” (and others):
Caring for Creation
Seeking Peace and Justice
Loving our Neighbors
We regularly participate in various collections for Community Partners, such as:
Squash Hunger – October to support The Daily Break Food Bank in Putnam.
Back to School Items Collection – July – Sept. to support TEEG’s efforts to assist children and families in our area.
Christmas Gift Tags – November – December. Purchasing gifts in support of TEEG’s gift tag program.
Current initiatives include partnerships with Community Kitchen of Northeast Connecticut, TEEG, Daily Bread, among others. We also host a monthly Seniors Program at our church on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30.
You can get involved by volunteering for specific activities or by joining the Core Team to plan events.
Get Involved
You can get involved by volunteering for specific activities or by joining the Core Team to plan events.
And that’s not all!
In addition to these initiatives, Faith in Action grants funding to entities that are in line with our values of loving our neighbors, caring for creation, and pursuing justice for marginalized members of our community
In 2023, our congregation support the good work others are doing in our community and world through special collections totaling more than $2500 and grants (see list below) of over $4000.
