Mission

FCC Vallejo Honored by Vallejo Together

A Special Night

On Saturday, September 19th, one of our mission partners, Vallejo Together hosted a major Gala fundraiser to support their efforts in helping the people of Vallejo who are experience homelessness. It was a wonderful event with great food, fellowship, speakers, music, a raffle and more!

Our Award

Pastor Sara Steenhouse and four members of the congregation were in attendance and were surprised to learn that our church had been awarded The Community Partner Award for our commitment and embodiment of Matthew 25: 35-40. This was a great honor considering how many other churches and organizations partner with Vallejo Together in their important work. We were very happy to celebrate with them and participate in this important fundraising event.

Mission Action Efforts

Global Holiday Faire

This special ecumenical gift faire raises money for several non-profit organizations. It takes place each year on the 1st Saturday of December. Learn More here.

CROP Hunger Walk

First Christian Church of Vallejo is a sponsoring organization for this annual walk to raise money for CROP and local hunger relief agencies.

Johnson Ranch Garden

We grow fresh produce to donate to a number of local food banks including the Amador St. Hope Center and The Sparrow Project.

Common Ground

We are a founding member of Common Ground, a local community organizing effort.

Green Chalice

FCC Vallejo is a certified Green Chalice Church. From the Green Chalice website: "Out of our call to “do justice” (Micah 6:8), we strive to demonstrate the fullness of God’s shalom through living out our faith by caring for God’s creation.."

Vallejo Together

We have a strong working relationship with Vallejo Together which works with the un-housed population of Vallejo. Learn more here.

Mission Action Notes

December Donation

The monthly Mission Action offering for December will go to Solano AIDS Coalition. This group provides education and advocacy for the community to address HIV/AIDS. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. If left untreated, it can lead to AIDS. There is currently no effective cure, but with proper treatment, HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives. Check out the programs and services of Solano Aids Coalition at solanoaidscoalition.org. December 1 is World AIDS Day, a special day of remembrance for lives lost to AIDS and those spared because of effective treatment options.

Advent Collection

During December we will be collecting clothing items for guests of First Baptist Church's Sparrow Project. There will be baskets and bins at the back of the sanctuary for gifts of men’s and women’s underwear and warm socks….. all sizes, bath towels and wash cloths, sleeping bags, blankets, gloves, hand warmers, small bottles and bars of bathing soap, and thermal shirts.

Christmas Special Offering

The Disciples of Christ annual Special Day Christmas offering will be received in late December. Our offerings stay in our Northern California-Nevada Region. Some examples of where this offering is used are: connecting congregations, fostering faith development, nurturing new pastors, gathering Disciples in camps, conferences, and assemblies, and representing the church in ecumenical gatherings, among other ministry support activities. For information: disciplesmissionfund.org

Little Free Pantry

Please remember our Little Free Pantry. We are always in need of bottled water, protein-rich snacks and single-serve canned meats and fish, and personal hygiene products for men and women. Thank you for caring. The Pantry is restocked multiple times a week with food, water and basic needs items for anyone who needs them.

Deep Green Commitment

FCCV's latest effort to fulfill our commitment to the Green Chalice ministry is to switch our electricity to 100% renewable sources. This is a new opportunity through MCE Clean Energy and their Deep Green program which we are very excited to join. This switch goes into effect in April, 2021. We are now a Deep Green Champion which means we are doing our part for the planet.

MCE, a not-for-profit public agency, provides customers like FCCV with a choice of cleaner, locally controlled electricity options. Their regular service provides 60% of customers' electricity from renewable sources (twice as high as typical energy providers). But, their Deep Green program provides 100% of the electricity from green sources like solar and wind. For a small monthly fee, our Administrative Council felt that it is well worth upgrading to the Deep Green program considering the immense importance of switching to clean, renewable sources.

We believe strongly in our commitment to caring for God's creation and this is a great effort towards that end.