Local Ministries Outreach at SFC

Community Care

Food for Working Poor Families - Many "working poor" households have had their work hours reduced in the local economy. Next Sunday, we will be collecting groceries between 8:30 AM and noon. Look for the truck near the sidewalk in the Upper Parking Lot. Friends Together will arrange the deliveries to families. A list of items most useful and welcome is available in any church office and the Narthex. Add this kindness to your regular shopping. Buy an extra bag for a needy family when you shop. If you would rather make a donation, Friends Together will do the shopping.

Advent Group Ministries

Advent Group Ministries is a team of Christians with a mission of bringing hope, healing, and Christ's love to hurting children and their families. We provide personal care through a professional staff of counselors and social workers and a network of well trained volunteers.

City Team Ministries

City Team Ministries is a non-profit organization serving the poor and homeless in San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Philadelphia and partnerships in over 7 other countries around the world. Since 1957, City Team Ministries has provided life-saving food, shelter, clothing, recovery programs, youth outreach, camp for at-risk inner city kids, discipleship and other essential care 365 days a year.

Downtown Ministry

This team serves the street people of San Jose.  Participants have taken to heart Jesus' words, "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat." For the past decade, members of the Downtown Ministry team have quietly provided  food and encouragement each Thursday and Saturday morning to shelter residents and walk-in homeless people in downtown San Jose.

Nancy Lane Ministries

One of our community care teams has been operating in a variety of ways to improve the quality of life in a particular San Jose neighborhood. Volunteers at Nancy Lane Ministries have been working with local residents in groups and one-on-one, mentoring and tutoring adults and youth. This creative project has been maturing and succeeding for many years.  We now are seeking more servants.