OUtreach MINISTRIES
Our Outreach Ministries provides opportunities for serving the world outside our church walls. Our efforts are local and global, personal and social—but always grounded in the compassionate love of Christ.
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Along with more than 30 other communities of faith, First Christian Church of Torrance is a core congregation with Family Promise of the South Bay, whose mission is to move homeless families with children to housing stability. LEARN MORE
Before the beginning of each school year, we put together 100s of backpacks filled with school supplies for local children in need. This effort is connected to the ministries of Love INC, which we support throughout the year. LEARN MORE
Each year before Christmas, working with area partners, we collect and deliver presents for dozens of local disadvantaged children. For more information about our partners:
All Peoples Community Center
Eastmont Community Center
Love INC
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry is currently meeting via Zoom.
This ministry provides prayer shawls for loved ones in need of comfort. Some go to participants within our church; many go to those outside our congregation. The Prayer Shawl Ministry gathers via Zoom every Wednesday from 1:30—3:30pm, and every Thursday from 6:30—8:30pm for crafting, learning, sharing and the blessing of the shawls. The ministry is open to all ages and skill levels, and to men and women.
You created every part of me, knitting me in my Mother’s womb. For such handiwork, I praise you. Awesome is this great wonder!”
Psalm 139:13-14
Some Uses for Prayer Shawls
During illness and recovery
For those facing surgery
For those approaching death
As a comfort after loss
For prayer or meditation
As a bridal or baby shower gift
As part of a wedding, child dedication or anniversary
For birthing or nursing a baby
For other rites of passage
In recognition of service, friendship, or community
To learn more about the origins of this ministry, visit ShawlMinistry.com
As part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Pacific SW Region, we support All Peoples Community Center in South Central Los Angeles, and Eastmont Community Center in East LA, and their work with underprivileged youth, continuation high school, day-care, parenting classes, and job training. LEARN MORE
This is the emergency relief agency of our larger church body, the Disciples of Christ. Through this ministry, we are present to serve those who fall victim to disaster, both natural and social, in North America and throughout the world. Though we receive a special, over-and-above offering for Week of Compassion each February, donations to Week of Compassion may be made any time throughout the year. LEARN MORE
We support the work of the Disciples of Christ throughout North America and the world with Special Day Offerings at Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and Thanksgiving. These over-and-above gifts go to a number of colleges and seminaries, new church starts, mission workers, and the ministries of our Regional Church. LEARN MORE
