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THROUGH MISSION AND OUTREACH WE ANSWER CHRIST'S CALL TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS
At Wayne Presbyterian Church, our mission includes outreach, service, education, and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion, in partnership with local and global religious and non-profit organizations. Our mission partners span suburban Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia, particularly The Common Place in Southwest Philadelphia, and extend to other parts of the country and world. Beyond financial support, we cultivate long-lasting relationships with these partners. PAGE 1
LOCAL PARTNERS WAYNE SENIOR CENTER The mission of the Wayne Senior Center is to provide community, friendship and resources which enrich the lives of older adults. SURREY SERVICES Surrey is a community-powered non-profit empowering older adults to embrace aging as a time of possibility and independence. FAMILY PROMISE OF MAIN LINE Family Promise is a non-profit organization providing emergency shelter, housing programs, and comprehensive support services for homeless families.
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BAKER INDUSTRIES Baker Industries is a non-profit that provides transitional employment and workforce development to adults facing barriers to work. MAIN LINE MENTORING The goal of Main Line Mentoring is to provide children and teens with support for education, events, and trips to positively influence academic and social growth. GEMMA SERVICES Gemma Services provide education, mental health services in residential and community settings, foster family care, adoption and permanency services, and prevention programs. MAIN LINE REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT The Main Line Refugee Resettlement Committee is a non-profit that assists displaced families with housing, English instruction, and social integration. RADNOR TOWNSHIP CIVIC ASSOCIATION The RTCA serves the local community by providing educational, cultural, and social programs. GREAT VALLEY FOOD CUPBOARD The Great Valley Food Cupboard provides food to local families needing an extra supply each month. PAGE 3
URBAN PARTNERS
CITY LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRY City Lights Ministry is a Christian outreach center that provides a homeless drop-in center, breakfast, and recovery programs. OUTLEY HOUSE Outley House serves single, adult men who are experiencing homelessness and are between the ages of 18 and 70+ years old. THE COMMON PLACE The Common Place provides holistic support to children and families through after-school programming, youth leadership development, food justice initiatives, and community partnerships. S. WEIR MITCHELL SCHOOL S. Weir Mitchell School provide scholars with intentional academic and socialemotional opportunities while partnering with parents and the community, and keeping the best interest of scholars first at all times. SHERWOOD SOUP KITCHEN The Sherwood Soup Kitchen provides hot meals at least twice a week alongside a regular food giveaway program.
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S.W. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP The S.W. Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization that provides Philadelphia with housing counseling, economic development, and after-school programs. HISTORIC BARTRAM’S GARDEN Historic Bartram’s Garden creates relationships among people and nature through immersive, community-centered experiences.
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY The mission of Cornerstone Christian Academy in Philadelphia is to educate children, including those from underserved and at-risk families, in an environment providing high standards for academic achievement and spiritual development. WPC’s commitment to CCA is reflected in numerous programs and outreach efforts throughout the year, including: Bible-in-a-Bookbag | Tuition Scholarships Facility Projects | Music Transforms
URBAN PARTNERS
WEST KENSINGTON MINISTRY WKM is a faith-based organization that provides critical resources, a safe haven for youth, and holistic social services to transform its neighborhood.
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GLOBAL PARTNERS CEDEPCA CEDEPCA provides safe spaces where people can deepen their faith while they learn to enhance their ability to confront the issues most affecting themselves and their communities. WATER IS LIFE - KENYA Water is Life Kenya is a nonprofit whose mission is to spark personal, economic, and community development by providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. GROW ESL Grow ESL helps immigrants and refugees thrive, belong, and navigate life in their new communities. MINISTRY NORTH AFRICA Volunteers teach in a secondary school and are involved in many community events, all while supporting the local church. EMMANUEL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION The EHA is a non-profit Christian medical network delivering accessible healthcare, public health initiatives, and support people across North and Central India. PAGE 6
GOD’S PRECIOUS CHILDREN, LIBERIA God's Precious Children is a non-profit organization provides tuition sponsorship, school renovations, and educational support for children in Bong County, Liberia. EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF KIRKUK, IRAQ This goals of this church is to provide emergency relief to displaced families while fostering peace and community development THE EVANGELICAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF CAIRO The ETSC aims to prepare pastors and Christian leaders, conduct social research, and support community development.
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R A I S I N G AWA R E N E S S MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WITNESS OF THE PA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES The Ministry of Public Witness is an advocacy program that empowers people of faith through education and advocates for member church bodies before the state's legislative and administrative branches. OFFICE OF PUBLIC WITNESS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The core purpose of the Presbyterian Church Office of Public Witness is to speak to the U.S. government about the church's moral values and teach everyday church members how to fight for social justice. PAGE 8
HEEDING GOD’S CALL Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence is a grassroots faith movement mobilizing communities across the nation to honor lives lost to gun violence and to prevent future harm. BREAD FOR THE WORLD Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger.
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W YNE C H U R C H PRESBYTERIAN
125 E. LANCASTER AVENUE, WAYNE, PA 19072 To learn more about getting involved with any of our outreach programs, visit us online or use the QR code below. 610-688-8700 FaithInAction@waynepres.org www.waynepres.org/mission-and-outreach