Mission and Service at First Presbyterian Church

Logo of First Presbyterian Church of Farmington with open hands and a cross in the negative space between the two handsWe serve those around us and those among us. Our open hands reveal who we are at First Pres–Mission is in our DNA.

We believe that serving one another is serving God.

Our members support C.A.R.E.S. of Farmington Hills with numerous regularly donated food and personal care items and many of our members volunteer at their facility.

We also spearhead Youth United which provides opportunities for interfaith youth to learn more about their commonalities as they make improvements at this emerging Village of Hope.

About 50 of our members participate in Rebuilding Together, a nationwide non-profit program that works to preserve affordable home ownership and to revitalize communities.

In addition, the members of Presbyterian Women support service projects such as  Second Mile Center, World Vision, and Alternatives for Girls, with their time, talent, financial contributions and sweat!

Youth United Group PHoto

We Also Support

In addition to the mission opportunities above which receive both hands-on and financial assistance, we donate to (and collect for) the following programs.

Click on the name of each agency to go the organization’s website.

Alternatives for Girls

Alternatives for Girls

Helps homeless, high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation.

CARES of  Farmington Hills

CARES of Farmington Hills

CARES is a Campus of Hope which operates a food pantry and small grocery stories to Farmington Hills and the seven other surrounding communities in Oakland and Wayne Counties.

COTS  (Creating Opportunities To Succeed)

COTS (Creating Opportunities To Succeed)

COTS provides housing, self-sufficiency coaching and mentoring to families.

Crop Walk

Crop Walk

Helps to provide food, water, and resources for self-sufficiency. Twenty-five precent of funds remain local. .

Crossroads

Crossroads

Provides emergency assistance, advocacy, and counseling to anyone in need; partners with many other agencies.

Fort Street Open Door

Fort Street Open Door

Provides meals, clothes, hygiene kits, and employment assistance.

FPS Operation Common Good

FPS Operation Common Good

Supports families in Farmington Public Schools dealing with poverty and/or homelessness
Farmington Presbyterian Preschool

Farmington Presbyterian Preschool

A non-profit licensed preschool located in and sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Farmington

Freedom House Detroit

Freedom House Detroit

Comprehensive services, including housing and legal aid, for those seeking asylum in the U.S. & Canada
Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Families turn to Lighthouse for support for the most basic of needs such as food or shelter. Many of these people are seeking help for the first time. Lighthouse was established in 2019 when Lighthouse of Oakland County and South Oakland Shelter combined forces and merged agencies.
Marion Medical

Marion Medical

MMM locates and builds freshwater wells in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House

Provides support services to help clients reclaim well-being after financial or economic upset. Affiliated with Goodfellows.
Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan

Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan

Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan provides no cost home repairs to qualified homeowners in order to provide them with a warm, safe, dry and independent living environment.
Scout Troop 170

Scout Troop 170

We sponsor Scout Troop #179 and provide “camperships” for Scout campers.
Second Mile Center (Detroit)

Second Mile Center (Detroit)

Provides a safe environment for after-school and summer programs, offers community meals and health fairs.
Ruth Ellis Center

Ruth Ellis Center

The Ruth Ellis Center (REC) is a Detroit area social services agency that serves the needs of runaway, homeless and at-risk lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) youth.
Logo of PResbyterian Mission agency provides service and aid through special offerings
Logo of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance with provides service to disaster and crisis areas

Agency which directs our special offering gifts (One Great Hour of Sharing, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy) to where they are needed most.

The disaster response and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A..

First Presbyterian Church of Farmington

church of the open hands in script

26165 Farmington Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-474-6170
[email protected]

OUR MISSION

We are called…

  • To welcome all people to worship the triune God with us.
  • To give of our time, talent and treasures in mission to strengthen our relationship with Christ.
  • To grow in faith by studying, discerning and teaching God’s Word for our daily lives and for the life of the church.