At First Congregational Church, we believe that our love of God should translate into service of our neighbors and that we are called to make a difference in the lives of those around us, both locally and around the world. Ultimately, service of others is how we participate in God’s transforming work in the world.
Our inspiration to help others may be drawn from many different places: gratitude for the gifts we have been given, disturbance at injustices we have witnessed, even the simple but powerful desire to be a part of something beyond ourselves. Whatever motivates you, there are many ways to serve others at FCC.
To learn more about the many volunteer opportunities available, fill out the form below:
"Be the church". This is a phrase that drives us to do the work Jesus asks us to do. Our missions extend beyond the walls of our church building. Our gifts and talents are used to support our fellow church members, community organizations, and our neighbors.
We have much work to do which is why we select a mission every month to boost with financial support and focus. To find out more about our current mission of the month, please contact our Office Manager, Chris Awe, at cawe@fccdundee.com or (847) 426-2161.
Hilltop Community Suppers
Hilltop Community Suppers offers a free delicious, healthy meal to anyone in the community who is in need. Suppers are served on the second Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 PM.
All meals are served drive-thru style and handed out first come first served. Although we are prepared to serve hundreds of meals, quantities are limited. All service is run by volunteers with food handler permits and gloves are worn by all servers.
Anyone who would like to attend we ask you to drive to the church, and enter via the Beacon Street entrance.
Hilltop Harvest
Our Hilltop Harvest Food Garden, through the efforts of many dedicated volunteers, donates thousands of pounds of fresh produce to the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry in Carpentersville.
There is always a lot to do, and many ways to help! Throughout the year, many hands make light work with planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, and delivery.
If you would like to be a part of that team, please contact our Office Manager, Chris Awe, at cawe@fccdundee.com or (847) 426-2161. We will then make sure you are included in any communication about the garden going forward.
PADS of Elgin
Public Action to Deliver Shelter. PADS provides safe shelter, support services and advocacy to homeless individuals in Dundee, Elgin and Hanover Townships, breaking the cycle of homelessness by comprehensively addressing the needs of the local homeless population: padsofelgin.org.
FISH Food Pantry
Friend, IShall Help!
Through ongoing donations of food, clothing, personal care items and much more, FCC has helped support this vital community resource:
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and helps equip adults to come alongside, guide and care for children in the court system, particularly those in foster care: casakanecounty.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs
of Dundee Township
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township (known as “BGCDT”) is one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the State of Illinois, serving nearly 2,000 Club members throughout the year with after school programming, summer programs and athletic leagues:
Our congregation has participated in many different mission trips over the years, all around the US and even overseas. Over the past two years, we have been building a particular relationship with Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi, working on home repair and more on the Gulf Coast:
RefugeeOne's mission is to create opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance:
Through financial support, preparing and serving meals, as well as the rehabilitation of the facilities, FCC has long partnered with the Crisis Center to help make a difference in the lives of women and children who have been victims of domestic violence.
For more information on the history and mission of the Crisis Center, visit their website: crisiscenter.org.
Habitat For Humanity
Our ongoing participation in the work of Habitat for Humanity has helped build many homes over the past several years. As Habitat says, their mission is more than building homes: it is building a future for deserving families.
Regardless of your experience level, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley offers many opportunities for you to get involved:
