Ministries » Missions

The congregation of FPC lives out its calling to be disciples of Jesus Christ as it supports mission programs locally, nationally, and internationally. Our support includes financial offerings, collections of tangible items, and hands-on participation in various mission activities. For specific opportunities, please refer to the FPC mission calendar.

FPC-Sponsored Programs:

Open Door – FPC members serve as mentors to children identified by Parkway Elementary School, sharing educational and fun activities. We have supported this weekly program for more than 30 years.

Youth Service Trips – FPC sponsors and supports domestic service trips by our youth.

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Groups – For more than 40 years, FPC has provided meeting rooms and kitchen space. Groups hold more than 20 meetings per week and annual all-night vigils.

Other Programs Supported by FPC:

Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter – Provides year- round programs and safe sleeping facilities for homeless individuals of Frederick County.

Beyond Shelter Frederick – Provides short term emergency assistance to help prevent homelessness of families and individuals. It also provides screening and coordination of services to the poor and needy.

Blessings in a Backpack – Provides supplemental weekend food supplies for local children in need.

Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP) – Assists children and their caregivers when a parent is incarcerated.

Church World Service (CWS) – Provides sustainable self-help and development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance in more than 80 countries. We support the CWS worldwide humanitarian efforts through its Kit Program.

City Youth Matrix – Helps families with limited resources access extracurricular activities.

Denominational Offerings – Share Christ's love with millions of people around the world. We provide annual support for the Peace and Global Witness Offering, One Great Hour of Sharing, and Joy Gift Offerings.

Emergency Family Shelter – Provides services and safe sleeping facilities for homeless families.

Empowering Community Leaders Network (ECLN) – Provides educational and cultural enhancement opportunities fostering leadership development in middle school girls through Sisters Wholesome Aspiring towards Greatness (S.W.A.G.)

Frederick County Food Bank – Provides food to individuals and families who are facing an economic crisis and cannot afford to buy their groceries. We collect non-perishable food donations for the Food Bank on the first Sunday of every month.

Frederick Rescue Mission – A Christ-centered ministry that provides a long-term residential recovery program to the chemically addicted, food to the hungry, clothing and furniture to the needy.

Good Samaritan Ministry – Provides emergency services for Syrian Christian refugees.

Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County – Builds affordable housing and provides mentoring services for families in need.

Heartly House – Serves women and children who are survivors of violence and abuse.

Interfaith Housing Alliance – Provides decent, affordable housing for those with lower incomes.

The Literacy Council of Frederick County – Teaches adults reading and other English language skills needed to provide for their families.

Mission of Mercy – Provides free basic medical care, dental care, prenatal care, physical therapy, and free prescription medications to the uninsured via a mobile medical clinic and volunteer healthcare professionals. FPC provides lunch for the volunteers every other month.

Presbyterian General Assembly Mission – Engages in ministry with international partners in 80 countries. We support The Revs. Nancy and Shelvis Smith-Mather who serve in South Sudan. Read more about their important work.

Presbytery of Baltimore Missions – Engages in global partnerships and disaster relief.

Rebuilding Together – Engages volunteers to makes essential repairs to help our low-income neighbors stay in their homes.

Rise Against Hunger – Mobilizes volunteers to package meals for people in need around the globe.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Builds and delivers beds for children—providing a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs.

Society of Saint Andrew – Provides produce to feeding agencies across the country through its Gleaning Network, Seed Potato Project, Potato Project and Harvest of Hope.

Steadfast – Provides safe housing for unaccompanied homeless youth and for youth transitioning out of foster care.

Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP) – Provides resources and services to Frederick County youth experiencing homelessness.

Veterans – We support several veteran’s organizations including Veterans Restoration Quarters in Asheville, NC.