Missions & Ministries Supported by The FCC.
In accordance with the instructions that our Heavenly Father has given us through His Word,
the Board of Missions uses the biblical model to determine how to disperse the church’s tithing offering.
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” (Malachi 3:10).
For this reason, the church’s “tithe” (10% from all offerings) is set apart to first support organizations or ministries whose goal is to advance the “Kingdom”. The “Kingdom” is an organization or ministry that shares the gospel of Jesus as part of the help they provide to the community. Any funds remaining after the church’s tithe is set apart as benevolence to help widows and orphans, members of our church family, and local families in need.
Advancement Of The Kingdom
Walter Hoving Home
40 Walter Hoving Rd.
Garrison, NY 10524
877-247-5401
The Walter Hoving Home is a nonprofit, residential discipleship home for Ladies with life-controlling problems such as drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution and court cases. Our program is geared to rebuilding the lives of women in an atmosphere of warmth, trust, support and love. We teach them a new way to live with a biblical foundation. They deal with the issues in their lives such as anger, bitterness, low self-esteem that has caused them to live destructive lifestyles. Another component is the Career Readiness program where we help them establish a healthy work ethic and prepare them for the employment.
Holy Joe’s
125 Sherman St.
Hartford, CT 06105
860-233-5564
Holy Joe’s Café has become a dynamic part of military Chaplains 24/7/365 service to the troops, which also includes: helping soldiers with family emergencies, care for wounded soldiers, conducting memorial services for the fallen, and counseling survivors when a soldier is killed in battle. Soldiers are allowed complete confidentiality to express themselves to the Chaplains. “Holy Joe’s Café is a place where chaplains in makeshift chapels are able to bring a taste of home to the tired, the anxious, the angry, the lonely and the wounded,” says Chaplain A.S. “They all can get a gourmet coffee, a reminder that the world they willingly left behind still cares.”
BethChesed
PO Box 3483
Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-596-0411
Beth Chesed (House of Kindness in Hebrew), is an orphanage in the fertile fields of Caracol, on the north coast of Haiti. This orphanage is unique in that it is run by a Messianic Jewish congregation some 1500 miles away, on the east coast of the smallest state in the US, the state of Rhode Island. When this congregation was entrusted with the responsibility to care for these children, it began to teach them the instructions that G-d gave to the children of Israel. Before long, signs and wonders followed. It then became clear that G-d had a much bigger plan than simply helping orphans with food, clothing, and shelter. He desires to heal Haiti, a little nation instrumental in the rebirth of the state of Israel in 1948… and He will do it with the one thing that will never pass away, His Word.
Silver Lake
223 Low Road
Sharon, CT 06069
860.364.5526
Silver Lake Conference Center, a year round outdoor ministry of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ, is called to covenant with God and with the churches and people of the conference in the work of forming life-sustaining leaders for the church and the world, by offering:
- Experiences of inclusive and nurturing Christian community
- Opportunities to grow and participate as Christ’s disciples
- A model of sustainable environmental stewardship of God’s world.
We worship, learn, play, serve, and work together, respecting the right of private judgement. We seek to provide a safe environment of acceptance regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, reflecting our unity in Christ and respecting the faith journeys of all of God’s children.
Jubilee Prison Fellowship
www.prisonfellowship.org/ PO Box 1550
Merrifield, VA 22116-1550
1-800-206-9764
Prison Fellowship believes that a restorative approach to prisoners, former prisoners, and all those affected by crime and incarceration can make communities safer and healthier. Our ministry is founded on the conviction that all people are created in God’s image and that no life is beyond God’s reach. As Christians, we believe that Jesus — Himself brought to trial, executed, buried, and brought to life again — offers hope, healing, and a new purpose for each life. He can make even the most broken people and situations whole again. Through an amazing awakening to new hope and life purpose, those who once broke the law are transformed and mobilized to serve their neighbors, replacing the cycle of crime with a cycle of renewal.
Angel Tree for the Children Whose Parent(s) are behind bars
A Christmas gift and personal message is delivered on behalf of their panel who is behind bars. They are also reminded of God’s love, as shown in the gift of His Son, Jesus, so many ears ago.
Andover Newton Seminary
https://andovernewton.yale.edu
Ned Allyn Parker
Associate Dean for Institutional Advancement
409 Prospect St.
New Haven, CT 06511
Andover Newton Seminary’s Mission is deeply rooted in Christian faith and radically open to what God is doing now, Andover Newton educates inspiring leaders for faith communities.” All gifts made to the annual fund have a direct and immediate impact on our ability to create academic and worship programming for students as they learn how to form Kingdom-oriented communities.
Angel Tree for the Children Whose Parent(s) are behind bars
A Christmas gift and personal message is delivered on behalf of their panel who is behind bars. They are also reminded of God’s love, as shown in the gift of His Son, Jesus, so many ears ago.
Hearts of the Father/Child Sponsorship
Hearts of the Father Outreach P.O. Box 491
Sheffield, MA 01257
413-229-2922
Hearts of the Father Outreach helps orphans and abandoned children.The founding vision incorporates 10 to 20 orphans gathered in a loving home with a husband–wife couple as the houseparents. The goal is to raise these
children in a family type setting. There, they receive love, support and mentoring from a father and
mother who have a heart for God and a heart for children. Basic physical needs such as food, shelter and education are provided. Equally important, the children receive the spiritual foundation necessary for them to become morally and socially responsible, creative adults, who can make a positive impact on their world.
The Chosen
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen/checkout/pay-it-forward-0149https://andovernewton.yale.edu
The Chosen c/o Angel Studios
295 W Center St Provo, UT 84601
The Chosen is the first multi-season show about Christ’s life. It takes you deeper into the gospel stories. All donations are used to stream the Chosen to people around the world to spread the word of Christ.
Supporting Widows and Orphans
Susan B Anthony Project
170 Water St. #1
Torrington, CT 06790
Susan B. Anthony Project provides crisis and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. All services are confidential, free, and available 24/7.
World Central Kitchen
Ukraine Support
https://wck.org/en-us/news/chefsforukraine-visual-stories
200 Massachusetts Ave NW
7th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
(202)-844-6330
Since the invasion of Ukraine, WCK’s Relief Team has been on the ground supporting families sheltering in the country as well as refugees arriving in Poland, Romania, Moldova, Hungary, and most recently, in Spain. Cooking out of our own Relief Kitchen in Przemysl, Poland and mobilizing a vast network of chefs and volunteers across all six countries, WCK is providing nearly 200,000 hot, nourishing meals every day. We’re also making daily food product deliveries into Ukraine and throughout the country for WCK restaurant partners cooking.
Mercy Chefs
Ukraine Support
https://mercychefs.com/ukraine/
Mercy Chefs has deployed to provide immediate food relief for Ukrainians crossing the border into Romania and for those running out of supplies in Ukraine. They are also partnering with local churches and missionaries to do everything they can to help their neighbors and communities.
SUN Scholars
https://sunscholarsinc.org/ 70 Raymond Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-838-8914
SUN Scholars is dedicated to serving Connecticut’s former foster you with a student first mentality. Their goal is to support individuals become the best version of themselves, and find their own definition of success. They believe this strategy will ultimately improve the outcomes of former foster and adopted you, both in career placement and college graduation.
UNICEF
Ukraine Support
https://www.unicefusa.org/
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
800-367-5437
UNICEF’s emergency response teams and partners are ramping up efforts to deliver safe water to families in communities where water systems are barely functioning. They are providing health care, nutrition and education support where services are severely lacking or have shut down entirely. And they are focusing on protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse in the face of increased threats of gender-based violence and the risk of harm from mines and other explosive remnants of war.
Reach Initiative International
Ukraine Support
https://reachii.org/
5665 Atlanta Hwy
Suite 103 – 307
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Reach International is responding to the crisis in Ukraine in many ways. They are sending financial help to Messianic leaders and Christian pastors who are helping many others in their cities and beyond, providing food and essentials or helping people evacuate. They are also supplying refugee centers in Ukraine and across the border in neighboring countries with food, medicine, vans to transport
To meet the needs of members of our church family
Rabbi’s Discretionary Benevolence Funds
One of the responsibilities of Missions is to allocate benevolence funds to orphans, widows, the poor and needy, as well as families going through difficult financial times. Although it is a blessing to provide this help for anyone in the community who needs it, it is our biblical priority to provide first for those suffering financially in our church family. As it is written, “If anyone does not take care of his own relatives, especially his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Timothy 5:8) Confidential is respected. Rabbi Peter Olivera and Janet Hauer are the only individuals who know the identity of the recipients.
Local community organizations suggested by members of our church family
New England Sea Farer’s Mission
1 Black Falcon Avenue,
Boston, MA 01880
(617) 443-0282
Steve Cushing
New England Seafarers Mission is an outreach ministry of the local church that serves the international seafarers of the maritime business community. Our goal is to bring the comforting presence of God onboard the ships we visit, offering Spiritual and physical assistance where we can. Our ordained chaplains and trained lay ship visitors reach out in the ways of advocacy, companionship, support and prayer. During our busy cruise ship ministry, we are assisted by caring volunteers who offer their time and talent to create an oasis of help and a house of prayer for crew members.
Community Kitchen of Torrington
220 Prospect St
Torrington, CT 06790
Lisa Hageman, Executive Director
860-482-0130
The Community Kitchen of Torrington is more than just a site to receive a nutritious, hot meal. It is a place people come to for daily contact with others and a place that provides an opportunity for individuals to meet staff from area agencies and programs for assistance with the many needs and problems they experience. The soup kitchen serves people from all walks of life, including homeless individuals and families and the working disadvantaged, and the need for our services is increasing. Their operating budget is supported solely by the generous donations from the public and through grants. Volunteers assist daily with food preparation, serving, clean up, and weekend coverage.The FCC has the privilege of serving lunch to our brothers and sisters each time a fifth Saturday occurs in a month.
The Food Pantry at St. Michaels
https://stmichaels-litchfield.org/2021/10/food-pantry
25 South St.
Litchfield, CT 06759
The Food Pantry at St. Michaels unites our community to nourish our neighbors in need.
Jezreel International
10 Interstate Avenue
Albany, New York 12205
518.438.4370
Jezreel International is a Christian humanitarian aid organization which collects, organizes, and ships desperately needed medical and hospital supplies, food, clothing, furniture, building supplies, personal care and hygiene products, baby products, toys, and new shoes to over 40 nations in need. In addition, they are also a resource for area rescue shelters for battered women, drug and alcohol rehab facilities, pro-life pregnancy centers, inner-city ministries & food pantries as well as several veterans’ relief organizations.
Litchfield Community Services Fund
litchfieldcommunityservicefund.org
PO Box 819
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-0480
For the provision of basic needs including fuel, rent, mortgage payments, utilities, car repairs, and recreational opportunities for children with special needs.
Local Family Giving Opportunity
Town of Litchfield
PO Box 12
Bantam CT 06750
To purchase gift cards to assist approximately 40 local families and 40 seniors in the local community.
Amirah
10 Tower Office Park, Suite 413
Woburn, MA 01801
781-462-1758
Amirah exists to provide aftercare, resources, and opportunities to women who have survived different forms of sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, and prostitution. They do this by offering residential recovery opportunities, organizing outreach efforts, and educating communities, providers, and policy makers on the unique challenges victims and survivors face in the Northeastern United States.
Heifer International
1 World Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72202
1-855-948-6437
The mission of Heifer International is to end hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth. Heifer does this by providing appropriate livestock, training, and related services to small-scale farmers and communities worldwide.
Local community organizations
Friendly Hands
50 King St.
Torrington, CT 06790
860-482-3338
Their mission is to offer nutritious and healthy food options for families, singles, and seniors. They have provided over 1 million pounds of fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy to numerous CT cities and towns. They offer community programs to assist their clients in career exploration, life skills, and other programs. In the past, they have included backpack filled school supplies and holiday meal baskets and gifts during Christmas.
Greenwoods Counseling and Referrals, Inc.
The mission of Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals is to ensure swift, affordable access to quality mental healthcare, regardless of ability to pay, for individuals and families living and working in Litchfield County.
Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Litchfield
607 Bantam Rd.
Bantam, CT 06750
Their mission is to provide the best home health, hospice, and preventive care for the residents of Litchfield County and beyond. We are your local Home Health & Hospice Agency providing care 24/7.
Northwest CT YMCA
259 Prospect St.
Torrington, CT 06790
860-489-3133
The mission of the YMCA is to build a healthy spirit, mind and body, in children and adults, through programs that foster caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Their areas of focus include youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
FISH Northwest CT
332 South Main St.
Torrington, cT 06790
860-482-7300
The mission of FISH is to reach out and nurture individuals, families and veterans who may find themselves in economic crisis. Their goal is to end homelessness and hunger by giving those in need the tools, resources and confidence needed to gain back their independence.
Covenant to Care
1477 Park St. 2A
Hartford, CT 06106
860-243-1806
Covenant to Care for Children provides a safety net for abused, neglected, or impoverished children in Connecticut by providing essential support in moments that are critical for a child’s ability to thrive and a family’s ability to stay together. They partner with State agencies, faith-based communities, and other organizations that share their dedication to improving the lives and futures of at-risk children in Connecticut.