MISSIONS
Glen-Ed Pantry
The mission of the Pantry “is to obtain and distribute food to eligible individuals/families and refer services to people whose household income falls below the Federal Poverty Guidelines. These services include: food, clothing, school supplies, Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets, vision exams, eye wear, and referrals to other agencies or groups for rent and utility assistance.” www.glenedpantry.org
Uni-Pres Kindercottage
Is a joint mission of the Presbyterian Church USA and the United Church of Christ. “It is an Inclusionary Child Development Center which acts as a beacon of light and hope to children and families in East St. Louis, Illinois.” www.unipreskindercottage.org
Faith In Action
“Providing services that support the independence and well being of seniors age 60 and above.” https://.fiaegc.org
Restore Decor/Faith Coalition
“Uniting our community in love and service.” https://www.faithcoalitionedwardsville.com/restore-decor#!
Glen Carbon Community Center
United Congregations Metro-East
“Helping communities stand for social justice.” ucmetroeast.org
Bread for the World
“is a collective Christian voice urging our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.” https://bread.org
Bridge Bread
“is a social enterprise designed to provide job opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. The goal of the program is to help the disadvantaged engage in a financially rewarding effort that enhances self-worth, promotes dignity and enable them to help themselves.” bridgebread.org
Earth Care Congregation
In March, 2019 First Presbyterian Church Edwardsville qualified to be recertified as a PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation, which means we are continuing commitments to earth care in the areas of worship, education, facilities, and outreach for 2019! We observed Faith Climate Action Week as well as other notable events celebrating good stewardship of the earth God has entrusted to our care!
Mission Outreach Ministries
FPCE has a Mission Outreach Ministries committee that spends countless hours devoted to developing closer relationships with our various mission partners in the community and creating opportunities for our members to participate in community programs that assist others. Our goal is to be Christ for the world today. Some of these activities include:
Our members conduct numerous collections throughout the year for the Pantry, including food, toiletries, cleaning products and school supplies. We have been providing sandwiches to area families at the Pantry on the fourth Monday of every month for many years.
Glen-Ed Pantry
FPCE has at least one diaper drive every year for Kindercottage. A favorite annual mission for our members is the Angel Tree in which we purchase Christmas gifts for a number of the children at Kindercottage and gift cards for their parents.
Kindercottage
Many years ago, FPCE formed a partnership with Columbus School and developed a mentoring program for children at the school. The kids and the mentors alike cherish the bonds created by this experience.
P.A.L. Mentoring
In 2019, FPCE was honored by the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery as a Certified Hunger Action Congregation based upon the valuable mission work of our congregation.