Mission Outreach
At WPC, we don’t just talk about loving our neighbors as ourselves, we put our faith into action through various outreach efforts within our local community and beyond. Our goal is to share God’s inclusive love without any hesitation by ensuring that all of God’s children feel seen, heard, and appreciated, no matter their story or circumstances. We strive to make sure that our neighbors not only survive but flourish.
The two primary social issues facing our community that our church focuses on are homelessness and food insecurity. We hope to positively impact these social issues through various approaches, including hands-on intergenerational activities, mission trips, educational presentations, congregational discussions, and opportunities for our children and youth to explore these social issues together in a safe and supportive environment.
Want to Get Involved?
We welcome anyone—regardless of your faith, age, stage, or abilities—to get involved in our mission
outreach ministry. We provide hands-on and inclusive opportunities so that everyone can contribute
their gifts in making the world a better place.
For additional details, please sign up for our weekly email by contacting our Church Administrator, Anna at admin@wyomingpresbyterian.org .
Monthly Donation & Service Opportunities for 2025 -2026
How to Participate
SEPTEMBER – CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE
- All month – Donate gently used adult and children’s fall clothing, new adult tube socks, and school supplies.
OCTOBER – PUMPKIN PATCH – 100 % OF PROFIT SUPORTS OUR MISSION PARTNERS
- 4th – Sat – Pumpkin unloading and selling – all ages welcome! Sign up here
- All month – help sell – Sign up here
- 11th – Sat – Children’s Day at the patch & Pumpkin Painting for ages 10 and under
- 18th – Sat – Campfire with songs and s’mores in patch
- All Month – Donate winter coats and clothing for all ages
NOVEMBER – THANKSGIVING AT HOUSE OF MERCY MISSION (HOMM)
- 1st – Sat – Sign up to donate turkeys and participate in preparations and serving – Sign up here
- 16th – Sun – Deliver frozen turkeys to church
- 21st – Fri – Deliver cooked turkeys and prepare side dishes at church kitchen
- 22nd – Sat – Deliver and serve meal at HOMM
- All Month – Donate Christmas toys by Dec 7th
- Online giving links – suggested toys and games
DECEMBER – DONATE CHRISTMAS TOYS
- 7th – Sun – Sights and Sounds Children’s Craft Fair. New toy donations welcome!
- 14th – Sun -Toy wrapping and gift bag assembly
- 15th – Mon – Deliver toys to mission partners
JANUARY – FEED THE HUNGRY
- 23th – Fri – Chili making for HOMM- Sign up here
- 24th – Sat – Prepare and distribute chili lunch bag – Sign up here to serve lunch at HOMM
FEBRUARY – FEED THE HUNGRY
- 1st – 7th – Sat – Donate food for Family Promise families (sign up will be coming soon)
- 8th – Sun – Deliver food for the week for Family Promise families
- 8th – Sun – Make Valentine’s Day cookie kits for HOMM
- 21st – Sun – Fundraiser fish dinner
MARCH – FEED THE HUNGRY
- 14th – Sat – Rise Against Hunger – meal packaging event at Church
- Sign up here to help set up, prepare meal bags, and clean up after https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094FA4A928A6F49-59550866-rise
How We Fund Mission Outreach
To financially support our mission efforts, WPC launched the Pumpkin Patch in 2002. This effort supports the Navajo tribe that grows the pumpkins and raises funds to support our local mission partners. The Pumpkin Patch has become an integral part of the community where people know us as the “Pumpkin Patch Church”.
WPC’s Annual Pumpkin Patch Mission Fundraiser
Every fall, WPC sells pumpkins during the month of October and retains approximately 35% of sales
proceeds. 100% of the profits fund our mission outreach projects. We work with Pumpkin Patch
Fundraisers, Inc, based on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico. This organization
partners with churches and other non-profit organizations to raise funds by selling pumpkins grown on
their land.
Our Partners
Family Promise
https://familypromise.org/
The mission of Family Promise is to help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families
achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. This organization provides
temporary housing, meals, and services, mentors families at-risk of experiencing homelessness and
helps them find jobs and affordable housing.
House of Mercy Mission
The House of Mercy Mission, a non-profit organization, is an inner city mission located at 573 Springfield
Avenue, Newark, NJ. The purpose of the Mission is to provide programs such as food, clothing and help
for struggling families in the community.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064291857127
The Warehouse NJ
The Warehouse NJ helps individuals and families who have experienced homelessness to successfully
transition into their new apartment with donated furniture, household items and other essential needs.
WYOMING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 