Hands On Fort Wayne

Hands on Fort Wayne is our annual community service outreach event, held on the Sunday after Easter. Each year, our congregation goes out into the community to share the good news of Christ—not just in words, but through action. Together, we serve in hands-on projects alongside many of our valued community partners.

This year’s event took place on Sunday, April 27, and the Missions Committee planned a wide range of opportunities for all ages and abilities. We provide a meaningful way for everyone to get involved.

Off-Site Projects:

  • Little Free Libraries – Refill ~20 libraries in neighborhoods near First Pres

  • Wellspring on Broadway – Outdoor spring clean-up and landscaping

  • East Wayne Street Center – Replace ceiling tiles and clean up outdoor spaces

  • St. Joseph’s Women’s Shelter – Indoor and outdoor clean-up

  • Fire Station #1 (Downtown) – Show appreciation to our first responders with dinner and more

  • The Towne House Retirement Community – Visit and share fellowship (and maybe music) with FPC members and residents

On-Site Projects at First Pres:

  • Support South Side High School Arts Fest (Saturday)

  • Assist with e-recycling collection for the Green Team

  • Assemble “Gift of the Heart” bags for local schools

  • Write appreciation letters to:

    • South Side High School staff

    • Washington and South Wayne Elementary School staff

    • Refugee orphanage residents in South Korea with KLM

  • Prepare sack lunches for volunteers heading to off-site locations (Saturday)

We welcome families, friends, and newcomers to join us in this special day of service. Let’s go out and be the hands and feet of Christ—serving our neighbors with love and joy!

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