Outreach Mission: The primary outreach mission of First Congregational Church is "To help the most vulnerable in society: children, the elderly and others who are troubled."

First Congregational Church offers many opportunities for members to get involved in programs in the community and wider world. We also provide direct financial support for some of these organizations and others. To learn more about any of these Outreach projects, please contact the Outreach board, Outreach@FirstCongMadison.org or contact the church office at (608) 233-9751.

Opportunities in Madison and the surrounding area:

• Habitat for Humanity
• Farmer's Market Food Collections
• Madison-area Urban Ministry (MUM)
• Community Meals
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• Salvation Army Women's Shelter
• Cherokee Heights Middle School

Volunteer opportunities beyond Madison:

• Chiapas, Mexico
• Cairo, Egypt

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