Mission Hills United Church of Christ shared some blessings to Just in Time for Foster Youth. Last Dec. 10, the church handed simple gifts to the organization.
For Comfort, Joy at Just in Time for Foster Youth
The Mission Hills United Church of Christ Youth Group gave 100 gift bags to the Just in Time for Foster Youth organization. As shared on its website, MHUCC Youth Group, through Fiona Case and Dan Carlin, handed gifts to the young people at the organization.
The Youth Group at Mission Hills United Church of Christ created the bags stuffed with chocolate, scented candles, and socks.
Meanwhile, Tasha Matthews, Civic/Faith Specialist at Just in Time for Foster Youth, expressed appreciation for the gifts. According to the post on MHUCC's Facebook page, Matthews stated that giving a gift bag with items like chocolate, scented candles, and fuzzy socks focused on the youth's comfort and joy over the holiday season was lovely.
The church described this event on its Facebook page as #comfortandjoy and #youth group.
Youth Group, MHUCC
The Youth Group in MHUCC is composed of 7th through 12th-grade students. The group meets on the second and fourth Sunday every month at 10:00 a.m. worship service as per its website.
The group meets for fellowship, prayer, and study in the Odgers Youth Lounge. Meanwhile, during the first and second Sunday of each month, the group stays in the worship service, then spends time for spiritual development, community projects, and social activities after church.
The Youth Group members lead worship, serve as ushers, singers, musicians, and liturgists on the third Sunday of each month.
About Mission Hills United Church of Christ
According to its website, MHUCC is a mission-oriented congregation aside from worship and fellowship. It aspires to leave the world a better place than how it experienced.
As per its Facebook page, the church reveals it wants to change the world for good. Through its outreach, education, and worship, it encourages everyone to join its congregation in building a more compassionate and loving world.
Its ongoing mission outreach efforts are:
- Partnerships with Feeding America.
- El Nido shelter for abused women and children.
- Special Delivery food service for people living with HIV/AIDS and cancer.
MUHCC also partners with Esperanza building projects in Tijuana, Mexico.
Moreover, the church describes itself as an "Open and Affirming" congregation. It welcomes everyone searching for a spiritual home with special outreach to LGBT persons.
According to the church, one will find MHUCC a safe place to learn, question, and grow. An ONA congregation promotes that LGBT people are equal with all others.
As stated by MHUCC, they are full participants in the church's work and worshiping life. Moreover, the MHUCC identifies itself as a multi-generational, multi-racial, and multicultural congregation.
The sanctuary is situated at 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego, CA 92103.
The traditional service happens on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Networking Interpreting Service provides ASL Interpretation during service. Mission Hills United Church of Christ building is accessible to people with disabilities.
