Love isn't just an emotion, it’s an action. We strive to demonstrate our love for others through local outreach efforts. Everyone has the opportunity to serve as we fulfill our vision to be a community of faith that serves God together. As we invest our lives in the mission and ministry of Christ we take hold of that which is truly life. We find our place. We discover our purpose.
Local outreach funds provide immediate relief for those in needing assistance. First Christian Church designates 2% of all undesignated giving to local outreach. Here are just a few examples of some of our ongoing local service and outreach opportunities:
LOVELADY CENTER
We partner with Lovelady Center as they provide space for women to rebuild their lives, healing from trauma, recovering from addiction, and claiming freedom from the cycle of incarceration.
DEBBIE BLUE PANTRY
Named in memory of the daughter of a First Christian Church family, the pantry provides food and other items to those in need. Families are eligible for assistance on a weekly basis.
LOVELADY SANTA SHOPPE
As part of our holiday outreach, FCC collects new unwrapped toys each year to help the mothers at the Lovelady Center provide fun and memorable gifts for their children at Christmas time. Our members volunteer to help mothers shop, sort gifts, and wrap presents.
THANKSGIVING MEAL KITS
As part of our holiday outreach, FCC sponsors Thanksgiving meals for 50 families in partnership with Oak Mountain Ministries.
SHARED SPACES
FCC is privileged to share our facilities with several community groups, including the Adventure Nook Preschool, the Birmingham United Soccer Association, the Briarwood Christian School soccer program, youth basketball teams, and many others.