First Christian strives to faithfully practice our faith by sharing God’s love and seeking to live out God’s justice with neighbors near and far.  We currently participate in the following ministries in the Wilmington area.

Food Pantry Ministry of First Christian Church:
Volunteer teams purchase food for, assemble, and deliver emergency food bags to the Department of Social Services.  Deliveries are made twice a month. A list of items for purchase and quantities for each bag is provided.  You can help serve by joining a volunteer team or by donating non-perishable food items to the food pantry. (Emergency food bags are distributed to families who have applied for food aid and are unable to afford even the most basic items while their applications are processed.)  Time: Teams Rotate, Contact: Ann Boston

Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN)
WIHN provided Cape Fear’s homeless families with emergency and transitional services that assist them in regaining their independence.  First Christian serves as a host church for families in the program four times each year. Service opportunities include preparing dinner, staying as an overnight host, washing linens, set-up and break-down of rooms, and more. Time: four times each year, Contact: Millie Griffin

CROP Hunger Walk
Part of Church World Service, CROP Hunger Walks (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) raise money and awareness to support agencies working to end hunger locally and globally.  Each October you can be part of First Christian’s team by walking or sponsoring a walker.  Date: October 10, 2010 Contact: Church Office

Thanksgiving Baskets for Guardian ad Litem Families
The Guardian ad Litem program trains volunteers to be advocates for children in the courts.  Families in the program that do not receive any kind of assistance are eligible for the Thanksgiving baskets.  First Christian provides abundant baskets of food for a Thanksgiving meal for 12-17 families each year.  Be a part of this ministry by bringing canned goods and/or a monetary donation for the purchase of perishables and turkeys. Date: November, Contact: Church Office

Woodlot
Each winter, adult and youth volunteers spend a Saturday chopping and delivering wood to our neighbors in need.  No skill required.  Simply come with a willing heart, work gloves, and dressed appropriately for the weather.  Date: January 2, 2010, Time: 8:00-11:00am, Contact: Church Office

United Christian Campus Ministry (UCCM)
UCCM is an ecumenical ministry serving the campuses of UNC Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College through its student group, FOCUS.  For thirty years, First Christian has supported UCCM financially and through church members who serve on its board.