The Palm Mission Board seeks to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ by serving God’s people in real and tangible ways and by educating the congregation of Palm Schwenkfelder Church on the needs of those residing in our community and world so that we might better serve them in love. (Click on any mission IN BLUE below for more information.)
Our Congregation supports:
Open Link – regularly collecting and donating non-perishable food items
Chester County Migrant Ministry – collecting blankets and personal care items
Relay for Life – Palm Schwenkfelder Relay Team raises funds for cancer research on behalf of the American Cancer Society
Schwenkfelder General Conference (Mission Board)
Our Church’s Wider Mission (United Church of Christ)
First Monday Meal – Every first Monday of March we host a free community meal at Pennsburg UCC.
Ukraine – We encourage monetary donations to be sent to Ukrainian National Women’s Leagus of America.
We also support these special offerings of the United Church of Christ:
One Great Hour of Sharing – supports Disaster Relief and Development work around the world
Neighbors in Need – supports Justice and Witness Ministries and the Council for American Indian Ministries
Strengthen the Church – funds new church starts and invigorates existing congregations
Christmas Fund – supports retired clergy and church employees who have difficulties meeting increasing living costs
Common Global Ministries of the UCC – We have missionary relationships through this organization.
** We have supported members and friends of our congregation who have participated in mission experiences by taking Mission Trips and hope to continue this wonderful ministry in the future. **