United Church in Tallahassee

For specific dates and times, see the newsletter and the calendar:

The Shelter Meal

Come help cook at the church and/or serve a meal at The Shelter.

ECHO Meal for the Homeless

We help ECHO serve a meal to the homeless at First Presbyterian Church a few times a year on a Sunday from 12-1:30 p.m. (Serving only — no cooking involved.)

Tallahassee Equality Action Ministry (TEAM)

TEAM brings diverse people together (racial, ethnic, social/economic, faith) to redress community concerns that affect poor and low-income people.

Big Bend Cares AIDS Walk

“Change for Change”

Sign up for this program that allows you to add 50 cents to 5 dollars to your utility payment each month to help the homeless.  Brochures with applications are available in the church narthex.

UCC’s Disaster Recovery Mission

The United Church of Christ has established Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRCs) in each Florida county to help with rebuilding after natural disasters.  A volunteer from each county is needed to attend their local LTRC meetings as representatives of UCC’s Disaster Mission which provides volunteers, materials and funds to the LTRCs.  Contact Bill Wealand (352-751-6273, 352-406-4484, cwwealand@aol.com)

Send Books to Soldiers in Iraq

If you would like to do something for a soldier in Iraq, the Tattered Pages Bookstore in Crawfordville (926-8949) is sending new and used books overseas.  Both books and money for postage are welcomed!

Big Bend Habitat for Humanity

There are any number of ways to help this organization in their quest to provide new homes for those in need in our community.  From committee work to hands-on building you can make a difference.  Call the volunteer coordinator at 574-4288 to see what opportunities are available or our UCT contact Beth Horvath (926-6379).

International Exchange Students

Host families are needed to provide a bed and meals as well as friendship and understanding and a genuine desire to share the American way of life with 15 to 18 year-olds from overseas.  You may review student applications from over forty different countries before selecting.  Call Yvette Coffman at SHARE! Southwest Regional Office for more information 1-800-941-3738.