Outreach Commission
The Outreach Commission is one of the Session’s six standing commissions which together oversee and coordinate the life and ministry of First Presbyterian Church, New Bern (FPC). The Outreach Commission focuses on our congregation’s ministry beyond our membership and campus to our community, the world, and points in between.
In practice, FPC supports about two dozen organizations, supplying dollars and people in support of a very wide array of ministries. Roughly 10% of FPC’s annual budget goes out into our community and the world, healing, feeding, clothing, and educating.
Church members are encouraged to volunteer in these ministries and projects. And they do; feeding, building, teaching, serving on boards, and addressing the needs of people young and old. Descriptions of these organizations’ projects and activities, as well as opportunities to serve and support, will appear in the monthly church newsletter, the weekly bulletin, and orally from the pulpit.
The commission is chaired by current members of the session but the commission membership always includes several members of the congregation who share a sense of mission to those Jesus, in Matthew 25, calls “least of these.” If you would like to serve on this commission or volunteer at one of the organizations we support, speak to one of our pastors.
In addition to the organizations cited below, the Outreach Commission, along with the Worship Commission, provides information and opportunity for congregational participation in the following special offerings. *Missions with websites have an active link available that highlights as you mouse over the name.
The Outreach Commission is one of the Session’s six standing commissions which together oversee and coordinate the life and ministry of First Presbyterian Church, New Bern (FPC). The Outreach Commission focuses on our congregation’s ministry beyond our membership and campus to our community, the world, and points in between.
In practice, FPC supports about two dozen organizations, supplying dollars and people in support of a very wide array of ministries. Roughly 10% of FPC’s annual budget goes out into our community and the world, healing, feeding, clothing, and educating.
Church members are encouraged to volunteer in these ministries and projects. And they do; feeding, building, teaching, serving on boards, and addressing the needs of people young and old. Descriptions of these organizations’ projects and activities, as well as opportunities to serve and support, will appear in the monthly church newsletter, the weekly bulletin, and orally from the pulpit.
The commission is chaired by current members of the session but the commission membership always includes several members of the congregation who share a sense of mission to those Jesus, in Matthew 25, calls “least of these.” If you would like to serve on this commission or volunteer at one of the organizations we support, speak to one of our pastors.
In addition to the organizations cited below, the Outreach Commission, along with the Worship Commission, provides information and opportunity for congregational participation in the following special offerings. *Missions with websites have an active link available that highlights as you mouse over the name.
Special Offerings
One Great Hour of Sharing at Easter
Christmas Joy Offering in December
Christmas Eve Offering
Disaster Relief (as needed)
Pennies for Hunger/Religious Community Services-canned goods 1st Sunday of each month
Souper Bowl of Caring
Christmas Joy Offering in December
Christmas Eve Offering
Disaster Relief (as needed)
Pennies for Hunger/Religious Community Services-canned goods 1st Sunday of each month
Souper Bowl of Caring
In OUR Mission We Serve
Our Church, City, and County
Backpack Blessings
Bishop Memorial Home
Christmas Eve Offering
Coastal Women's Shelter
Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance
Craven Literacy Council
Empty Bowls
Faith Connection
Gifts From the Heart
Grant Writing
Habitat for Humanity
Hurricane Relief
Interfaith Refugee Ministries
MERCI Clinic
New Hope Volunteer Village
Religious Community Services (RCS)
Reviving Lives Ministry
Service Fund
Our State, Nation, and Denomination
Camp Albemarle
Christmas Joy Offering
East Carolina University Campus Ministry
Mission Trips - Youth and Adult
Presbyterian Church (USA) Denominational Support/New Hope Presbytery Communication
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance/PCUSA
Union Presbyterian Seminary
Souper Bowl of Caring (Youth)
Our world
CROP Walk/CWS
Interfaith Refugee Support
Interserve (Thailand/Collins)
IRAQ Presbyterian Church
Mission Trips - Youth and Adult
Nicaragua Mission /CEPAD
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
PCUSA World Wide Ministry
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance/PCUSA
Interfaith Refugee Support
Interserve (Thailand/Collins)
IRAQ Presbyterian Church
Mission Trips - Youth and Adult
Nicaragua Mission /CEPAD
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering
PCUSA World Wide Ministry
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance/PCUSA
Red Cross Blood Drive – June 9, 2022, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
The Blood Drive will be held in the Session House.
RCS Donations Needed
RCS is looking for toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, Q-tips, small Kleenex packs, small feminine hygiene packs, shower poofs, and hairbrushes. You can take donations to RCS or bring them to First Pres!
Coastal Women’s Shelter
Their thrift store, Helping Hands Boutique (2509 Neuse Blvd.) needs some extra hands to sort donations, thanks to the increase in donations during the spring-cleaning season. To find out more, call Kellie Cornell (Volunteer Coordinator) at 252-638-4509 ext. 3.
ESL Classes
We are excited to restart this English literacy program for our Montagnard community and we need additional tutor volunteers. Volunteers typically tutor twice a month for 60-90 minutes at a time. ESL Tutoring experience is not necessary; training is provided. Classes meet on Mondays at 10:00 am and Saturdays at 9:00 am. Contact Gene Peele (gpeele@centurylink.net) for more information.
The Blood Drive will be held in the Session House.
RCS Donations Needed
RCS is looking for toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, Q-tips, small Kleenex packs, small feminine hygiene packs, shower poofs, and hairbrushes. You can take donations to RCS or bring them to First Pres!
Coastal Women’s Shelter
Their thrift store, Helping Hands Boutique (2509 Neuse Blvd.) needs some extra hands to sort donations, thanks to the increase in donations during the spring-cleaning season. To find out more, call Kellie Cornell (Volunteer Coordinator) at 252-638-4509 ext. 3.
ESL Classes
We are excited to restart this English literacy program for our Montagnard community and we need additional tutor volunteers. Volunteers typically tutor twice a month for 60-90 minutes at a time. ESL Tutoring experience is not necessary; training is provided. Classes meet on Mondays at 10:00 am and Saturdays at 9:00 am. Contact Gene Peele (gpeele@centurylink.net) for more information.
