Welcome to First Presbyterian Church, Fremont, Ohio

This is a church with a heart for the community! At First Presbyterian, we care about our city and our neighbors in need. That's why our church has been instrumental in helping to establish many local ministries that provide assistance to Sandusky County residents in the name of Christ. Those partnerships continue through financial support and the service of volunteers from our congregation.

SHARE AND CARE:

A thrift shop sponsored and staffed by churches in the greater Fremont area. Proceeds are channeled into emergency assistance for people in need. SHARE AND CARE

LIBERTY CENTER:

A faith-based homeless shelter providing temporary refuge for families and individuals confronted with homelessness. http://libertycenterfremont.com

HEARTBEAT:

A Christian ministry that provides counseling and other services to women experiencing crisis pregnancies. Also engages in abstinance education. http://www.heartfre.com/

CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP (SHOES AREA CHAPTER):

A ministry that organizes after-school and five-day Bible clubs in Fremont and in a five-county area of northern Ohio.

NORTHERN OHIO YOUTH FOR CHRIST:

An evangelism ministry to area youths, presenting them with the person, work and teachings of Christ and discipling them into area churches. http://www.northernohioyfc.com/

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:

An ecumenical Christian ministry engaged in building and renovating houses in partnership with families in need. First Presbyterian provides office space and administrative services to the local Sandusky County affiliate.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) GENERAL MISSION SUPPORT:

Mission funds channeled through our local governing body--the Maumee Valley Presbytery--support food pantries, social services, and campus ministries throughout northwest Ohio and southeastern Michigan. Mission support is also given to the Synod of the Covenant and the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Synod of the Covenant Migrant Health Fair: A program that comes to Fremont once a year and provides free health screenings to migrant farm workers and their children

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign: An annual campaign during the Christmas season that raises all the Salvation Army funds to be distributed in Sandusky County during the upcoming year. In the recent past, First Presbyterian has been the largest organizational contributor to this effort.