Local Service

In response to Jesus’ call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and give a drink to the thirsty, congregants are active in a wide range of local organizations and service opportunities.

FMC Food Pantry: Several times each month, a team of congregants provides a grocery delivery service to households referred by Empty Tomb.  A list of items needed is available and donations from this list are accepted by FMC year-round.

FMC currently supports the following organizations, including a commitment to financial aid, learning about their work, and participating if possible:

• Austin’s Place
• Courage Connection
• Champaign County Christian Health Center
• CU at Home
• CU Men’s Shelter
• East Central Illinois Refugee Mutual Assistance Center
• Education Justice Project
• Empty Tomb
• Faith in Place
• First Followers
• Habitat for Humanity
• IL Balanced & Restorative Justice (IBARJ)
• Interfaith Alliance
• MLK Jr. Scholarship Fund
• Salt and Light