First Christian Church of Downers Grove
Our Biggest Mission is our Back-to-School Fair held in August. Click here for more information
Our Congregation Members also Support Many Other Organizations including:
- Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
- Gay Lesbian Affirming Disciples (GLAD )
- Children of Chenobyl - Belarus
- Hopes Front Door
- American Cancer Society
- American Heart Society
- Cancer Society Relay for Life
- Darien Women's Club Charity
- Second Chance
- American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
- Knights of Columbus
- IU Foundation
- Second Chance
- As Good as Gold
- Family Shelter Service
- A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter
March is our Support Month for the Belarus Baby Orphanage. This year we collected $3,947! This helped send 25 children to camp and allowed for other needs of the Orphanage. Thank you to everyone providing support!
First Christian Church also Partners with these Ministries:
PADS - We volunteer our time and food for the DuPage County PADS program to shelter and feed some of the homeless in our area
Walk-in Ministry of Hope Downers Grove
Family Shelter
FISH
The orphanage has 135 orphans under the age of 4. The Isle of Hope camp provides a wonderful summer camp for the children bringing outdoor activities and an opportunity to learn the Gospel. A child can be sent to the 10 day camp for as little as $80. These children are much in need having been affected by the long-term aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986.
"Called to be the presence of Christ in our community"