Project 180 Brunch and Film Screening
Last Sunday we shared brunch with some of the current residents and graduates of Project 180 before watching The Light They Cast, a documentary about the program and the men who are at the heart of it. Such love was in the room right from the first hugs before brunch, the care for these men that was shown in the film, the thoughtful questions we asked, the men's testimonials, the support we showed each other, and the hugs we shared as we parted.
*Project 180 is a prisoner re-entry program.
At St. Andrew UCC, we have “a heart for missions”. Every month, we celebrate a specific program, and we are engaged with a number of ministries year-round. Here’s an overview:
Our local partners
Every year we serve the following organizations:
All Faiths' Food Bank - two monthly mission offerings, ongoing collection of non-perishable food items
ALSO Youth, a non-profit that supports LGBTQ+ youth and their allies - one monthly mission offering
Family Promise/Francis House, a ministry to help prevent family homelessness - one monthly mission offering, ongoing collection of baby items and cleaning products, meals provided, Christmas gifts
Project 180, a prisoner reentry program – we deliver home-cooked meals quarterly, plus provide ongoing fellowship and support opportunities
Resurrection House, day services for Sarasota’s unhoused community - one monthly mission offering, annual sock drive
SPARCC, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center - one monthly mission offering, ongoing collection for the Treasure Chest, their thrift shop
Selah Freedom, anti-human trafficking organization – Christmas gifts
Salvation Army Angel Tree program – Christmas gifts for underprivileged seniors
Our national/international partners
Annually, we have fund drives for the following:
Christmas Fund (UCC)
CROP Hunger Walk (CWS)
Neighbors in Need (UCC)
One Great Hour of Sharing (UCC)
Strengthen the Church (UCC)