WHAT'S NEXT?
We gather congregations in La Mirada and Whittier to work collectively for the good of our community and the people of our congregations.
Current Members of the Collaborative:
La Mirada UMC
First Friends Church- A Quaker Meeting
Whittier First UMC
Woven in Faith (Whittier Presbyterian + Salem Lutheran)
Good Samaritan MCC
Click here for the One Page FAQ
Or contact Collaborative Coordinator Pastor Cate Luehr for more information.
Hygiene Kit Assembly
On Saturday January 18th, 35 people from our MissionCollaborative met at First Friends Church to assembleHygiene Kits for The Loving Thing, a ministry of St.Matthias Episcopal Church in Whittier that offersphysical and emotional support to those experiencing homelessness in Whittier and surrounding areas. Wecleaned out old prescription bottles and filled them fromshampoo, hand soap and laundry detergent fromeconomy sized bottles. . We estimate we filled 880portable portions of hygiene supplies. We also baggedover 150 pair of new socks with a handwritten note ofencouragement and care. Many other items such astoothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene productswere also sent to The Loving Thing. One member sharedthat it was only possible because 35 people from 6different faith communities “chose to be kind, care, andlove their neighbors. That is truly #churchinaction.”
Uptown WHittier Parade
We had a float in the Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade, featuring the banners of many of the different Social Justice groups we have partners with these last two years. It is a way to promote the amazing work of the groups listed on this page
ENgage in Democracy
November
First Friends Church, a Quaker MeetinG
RSVP: (562) 698-9805 or
Greater Whittier Area LGBTQ+ community Center
Now open
7643 Painter Ave.
Whittier
We joined the celebration when Whittier opened its long-awaited LGBTQ+ Center. The Center provides a wide range of essential services and resources including youth services, drop-in center, trans services, mental health support, substance use disorder treatment between others, all tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals. To find out more, drop in or go to https://whittierlgbtqcenter.org
opioid overdose reversal workshop
Offered occasionally
LA CADA (Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse) provides members of our collaborative with Opioid Overdose Reversal Education. Get trained on the use of NARCAN and receive a personal supply to carry with you.
Contact Collaborative Coordinator Pastor Cate for more information.
Family peace day festival
Every Summer @ Whittier First Friends Church
Hosted at Whittier First Friends Church
Find out more at http://www.firstfriendswhittier.org/peace
Exvangelical theology pub
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christmas in July
ho ho ho
An annual event to connect and donate diapers to babies in need.
At East Whittier UMC
Interfaith food center food drive
Throughout the year our Mission Partner congregations hold various food drives for the Interfaith Food Center - a ministry providing basic needs to people in our community. A number of our member, across the churches, also volunteer here on a regular basis.
5K walk for the
whittier women & Children's crisis center
APRIL
an annual event
queerfully & wonderfully made
An annual welcoming event @ La Mirada Methodist
FIND YOUR VOICE
A queer variety show with depth and meaning
Annual event
engage in democracy
november
First Friends Church and the Friends Committee on National Legislation taught participants how to engage with our elected leaders, emphasizing the building of relationships. The day also featured a visit from Nicholas Hernandez, a member of Senator Butler's staff.
Veteran's resources center
november
In honor of Veteran's Day, Whittier 1st UMC provided the collaborative with information about the Veteran's Resource Center located at the Whittier Central Public Library, where volunteers are available M-F from 10-2.
