This church considers its outreach to the local community, the nation, and the world to be an integral and vital part of its ministry. Outreach is accomplished through a wide variety of mission projects within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and also local sites such as Homeless Solutions, Neighborhood House, the Community Soup Kitchen of Morristown, and Pedals for Progress, where opportunities for volunteer service abound.
The links on the left provide information about these organizations. Also try clicking on "What's Happening" for information on special events.
If you are a member of the First Prebyterian Church of New Vernon and would like to initiate a project, please review the following PIM (Project Initiated by Members) Information Sheet.
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PIM
Projects Initiated by Members or Staff (PIM) of the Presbyterian Church of New Vernon (PCNV) to raise funds or collect goods from church members for an outside organization or purpose.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE PCNV OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Fulfill the commitment of the Church of Jesus Christ to minister to the needs of the poor, the sick, the lonely, and the powerless, locally and throughout the world; to help establish Christ's just, peaceable, and loving rule in the world; and to be a visible presence of our church in this community.
If you would like to submit your project please include the following information:
Date of Application
Brief description of the project which includes the following information:
- Who the project serves
- What the project seeks to accomplish
- How the project realtes to our mission as a church
Names of church members or staff organizing this effort
Brief description of project organization
How will church members participate in this project?
Timeframe for project - be specific
Financial data
- What, if any, are the costs of the project?
- How do you propose to pay them?
- Are you asking for church funding?
How will the success of the project be evaluated? Use quatifiable measures when possible.
