Mission at First Presbyterian Church of Gardena
First Presbyterian Church of Gardena is wholeheartedly dedicated to local and global mission through prayer and service.
We participate faithfully in the four PC(USA) special offerings and a variety of Presbytery-wide mission projects:
| Presbyterian Contacts | |
| Presbytery of the Pacific | http://www.pacificpresbytery.org |
| Synod of Southern California and Hawaii | http://www.synod.org |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | http://www.pcusa.org |
We contribute to and participate in the mission work of the following agencies and ministries:
| Mission Connections | |
| Angel Interfaith Network | http://www.angelinterfaith.net |
| Big Sunday | http://www.bigsunday.org |
| Bread for the World | http://www.bread.org |
| Carson Animal Care Shelter | http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us |
| Church World Service | http://www.churchworldservice.org |
| City of Gardena | http://www.ci.gardena.ca.us/ |
| Gardena Food Pantry | http://www.ci.gardena.ca.us/ |
| Gardena Police Officers Association | http://www.ci.gardena.ca.us/ |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A. | http://www.habitatla.org |
| Love INC | http://www.loveincsb.org |
| Prayer Shawl Ministry | http://www.shawlministry.org |
| Presbyterian Disaster Assistance | http://www.pcusa.org/pda |
| ShareFest | http://www.sharefestinc.org |
| Souper Bowl of Caring | http://www.souperbowl.org |
| South Coast Interfaith Council | http://www.scinterfaith.org |
Our Presbyterian Women are active in prayer, study, and mission:
| Alpha Dorcas Circle | Second Thursdays at 12:00 PM |
| Ruth Circle | Fourth Wednesdays at 12:45 PM |
| Special Programs are offered semi-monthly, including an annual women’s retreat | |
| Women of the Bible class | Thursdays 9:15 – 10:30 AM |
We are committed to learning through study and conversation.
| Books and Supplies | |
| Cokesbury | http://www.cokesbury.com |