Service Outside the Church

Service Outside the Church

We partner with organizations in DeKalb County, across Georgia, and globally to serve our neighbors.

“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” — Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer

COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

NDPC members are committed to partnering with local DeKalb County organizations to end homelessness, create affordable housing, and care for our neighbors. Please note that some volunteer opportunities are on hold due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Contact [email protected] for all community ministries matters.

Decatur Cooperative Ministry

We partner with DCM to support their family shelter, Hagar's House, and provide transitional housing for formerly homeless families.
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The Initiative for Affordable Housing

We work with IAH, DeKalb County's largest provider of affordable housing for formerly homeless families.
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El Refugio

Through our partnership with El Refugio, which provides care and support to both detained immigrants at Stewart Detention Center and their families, we visit with detainees at Stewart, and offer financial support to El Refugio.
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International Community School

We volunteer with NDPC's "neighborhood" school, which has a focus on serving DeKalb's refugee community. Become a tutor and mentor!
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Memorial Drive Ministries

We support this faith-based non-profit that provides a welcoming community for organizations that serve others, predominantly refugees and underserved populations, in the Clarkston and Stone Mountain area.
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Deam

We work with Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry, our community's emergency food pantry and provides other essential services.
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The LaundRY MiniSTRY OF MERCY CHURCH

We meet at the local laundromat two Wednesdays a month to pray for and wash the clothes of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
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GLOBAL MISSION

NDPC members engage in long-term partnerships with organizations who are providing health, nutrition, and education in developing countries around the world. Contact [email protected] for all Global Missions matters.

HAITI PARTNERSHIP

Supports the growth of a self-sustaining school and agricultural community in the mountains of Haiti.
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CEDEPCA

Provides theological training, empowers women, and provides disaster support throughout Guatemala.
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joining HANDS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE & ISRaeL

Commits to finding long-term peaceful solutions that respect the dignity and human rights of all residents of the Holy Land.
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Support for PCUSA Mission CoWorkers

We support Presbyterian Mission CoWorkers in Guatemala, Israel/Palestine, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo through prayer, finances, and advocacy.
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PEACE AND JUSTICE

Political advocacy and activism are part of our church’s vision for the creation of Beloved Community. Contact [email protected] 

PRESBYTERIANS FOR A BETTER GEORGIA

Advocates at the Georgia statehouse for policies to end homelessness, increase affordable housing, and expand access to basic healthcare.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKGROUP

Works with the grassroots organization, Coalition for a Diverse DeKalb, to expand affordable housing in Decatur and DeKalb County.
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CREATION CARE

Fosters environmental justice projects and sustainability initiatives within the church and among our members, in partnership with Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. [email protected]
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