PARTNER ministries

The leechburg community food bank

The Leechburg Food Bank is a partnership of the Armstrong County Community Action Agency and the congregations of the Leechburg Ministerial Association. Leechburg and southern Armstrong County residents are served through the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, as well as through the generous support of congregations and private contributors. If you require assistance, or would like to volunteer your time, contact our church office: 724-845-7518. Financial contributions can be sent to the Leechburg Food Bank, P.O. Box 127, Leechburg, PA 15656.

Camp lutherlyn
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At Lutherlyn we combine the love of God, fun, friends, horseback riding, swimming, adventure challenges, Bible study, worship, cookouts, campfires, discoveries in nature, opportunities to hear the Word of God in exciting ways, and a few surprises into unforgettable Life Changing Adventures in Faith.

Havin
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HAVIN is a United Way agency. The mission of HAVIN is to provide supportive services and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and their significant others; to increase public awareness, and effect critical changes in public policy in response to sexual and domestic violence. First Church provides special support for this organization at various times throughout the year, as well as participating in a continual collection of pull-tabs from pop cans for HAVIN.

Bethesda Lutheran services
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Supported through Lutheran Social Services, Bethesda is a Christian ministry that provides superior behavioral health services to children and their families. First Church provides special support for this organization at various times throughout the year. Pastor Arter has served on the board of directors since 2017.

Relay for life

Relay for Life is an annual fundraiser hosted by the American Cancer Society that occurs across the United States. In total, more than 3.5 million people participate who are dedicated to eliminating cancer in our lifetime. At events in 4,800 communities nationwide, teams of families, friends and coworkers join together to CELEBRATE the lives of those who have battled cancer, REMEMBER those lost and FIGHT BACK against a disease that takes too much. First Church traditionally sends a team of walkers to participate in this ministry every year and participates in various fundraising events to support the team throughout the year.

 Glade Run Lutheran Services

This organization has been operating since 1854 to serve youth in need in Western Pennsylvania. Since that time, they have evolved into a multi-service organization providing behavioral health, education, and social services to the communities they serve. First Church supports this organization with special drives during the year, including a Christmas tradition of sponsoring a cabin of children who live at the Glade Run facilities and providing homemade pillows and/or blankets.

The Leechburg Ministerium annually hosts a Crop Walk to help fight hunger. Crop walk consists of neighbors walking together to take a stand against hunger in our world. Together we raise awareness and funds for international relief and development, as well as local hunger-fighting. First Church traditionally sends a team of walkers to participate in this ministry every year.