162 Main Street, East Orleans, MA 02643 (508) 255-3060
United Church of Christ
Unitarian Universalist
Association
As followers of Christ's teaching our mission is to reach out to those in need, whether within our church family, our local community, or the broader diverse human community.
In order to fulfill this mission, we express our social concerns and
engage in volunteer activities, offering support with our hands as well as with our hearts.
offer financial assistance to ease the burden of those in need.
provide educational opportunities to keep our congregation informed of all the available mission activities in which we could use our talents as servants of God.
The Federated Church of Orleans has a very long tradition of mission support locally, nationally, and globally, including programs of the UCC. In 2007 our church provided financial support to over 35 organizations for mission purposes as well as thousands of volunteer hours by many of our members in hands-on suport. A sampling of organizations receiving support follow:
Cape Cod Council of Churches
LO-CA-L
Lower Cape Lunch Program
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
Provides oportunity for families to purchase affordable housing
Interfaith Council for the Homeless
Professionally staffed organization whose mission is to keep people in their at-risk housing or to locate housing for the homeless
Andover Newton Theological Seminary
Lower Cape Outreach Council
Provides emergency assistance to families and individuals
