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

November Donation

The November $250 Mission Action donation will be made to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. This is a particularly challenging time for ensuring food security for our neighbors. By one estimate, as of November 1, 42 million recipients of SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance will lose their benefits (including about 30,000 in Solano County). Please continue to support local food banks, food pantries, and our own Little Free Pantry with protein-rich foods. And let your neighbors know that the Food Bank has many programs and services to assist food-insecure individuals and families. No one needs to go without access to nutritious food. Contact the Food Bank at foodbankccs.org or by phone at 855-309-FOOD.

Thanksgiving Special Offering

The annual Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Thanksgiving Offering supports the general ministry of HELM (Higher Education and Leadership Ministries).

Through relationships with the 15 Colleges/Universities and 7 Seminaries/Divinity Houses connected to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), HELM is able to continue its mission of developing and nurturing Christian leaders who are transforming church, society and world. Every November the Church dedicates its General Offering to support these institutions. The collection goes straight to the institutions and enables them to offer scholarships, expand programs, and offer assistance through faith-based services. Every day, we receive the larger benefit of Disciples’ higher education through our associations with devoted pastors, educators, and other ordained clergy who provide leadership both locally, and in the wider church. We are familiar with the rigors of seminary and the need for a supportive community of friends and financial supporters.

Please consider a donation in support of Disciples’ Higher Education. You can use special offering envelopes found in the church pews or make a gift through your usual style of giving. Please designate your offering to “Thanksgiving Offering.” More information can be found at helmdisciples.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.