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Community Outreach

Warm up America

Warm up America is a national program to supply afghans for the homeless and needy people in our community and nation. It is an opportunity to provide comfort and assurance that someone cares. Those who enjoy crocheting or knitting meet the fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon in the church parlor.

Heifer Project International

Heifer Project International helps impoverished families worldwide become more self-reliant through the gift of livestock and training in their care. Information on programs and volunteer opportunities.

1% Theological Fund  

This fund supports the 10 theological seminaries of our denomination.

Flathead Food Bank

The Flathead Food Bank provides short-term emergency food assistance to people in need. 

Corky Derby Home  

Corky, a member of First Presbyterian Church, saw the plight of the homeless and mentally ill when employed with the Flathead Sheriff's office.  Because there were no other options for these individuals, they were simply jailed, even though their only crime was mental illness.  When her father passed away, she inherited a beautiful old home which she turned in a home for the mentally ill, and that's how Corky's House began.  The home opened in 1993 and provides a home and shelter for the homeless and mentally ill adults.

Neighbors in Need

Neighbors in Need is a fund of last resort, managed by church donations for emergencies such as temporary shelter, rental assistance, utilities, food gasoline, etc. for limited income persons.

Abbie Shelter

The Abbie Shelter provides safety in a warm home environment for victims of domestic violence. Staying at the Shelter gives abused women an opportunity to explore feelings and make decisions in a supportive atmosphere.

Samaritan House  

Samaritan House provides shelter and basic needs for homeless people, while supporting their efforts to find employment and housing.

Radio Ministry  

First Presbyterian Church has been broadcasting our Sunday service since 1927. We are currently heard live Sundays at 10 a.m. on KALS 97.1 FM.

Stephen Ministries

The Stephen’s Ministry program provides a listening partner for individuals undergoing stressful situations or a life crisis. All exchanges between the care receiver and the caregiver are held in strict confidence. Caregivers have received extensive training.

Glacier Camp and Conference Center

Glacier Camp and Conference Center, located on the western shore of beautiful Flathead Lake, is a mission of Glacier Presbytery. Its mission is to provide leadership, resources, programs, facilities, and opportunities for persons in their lifelong process of Christian Growth. For more information on Glacier Camp, please call 844-2114.

Glacier Presbytery

First Presbyterian Church is a member of Glacier Presbytery, a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church USA made up of 19 congregations in Northwestern Montana.

Synod of the Rocky Mountains

First Presbyterian Church is a member of the Synod of the Rocky Mountains, a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church USA made up of several presbyteries. The Synod of the Rocky Mountains consists of 237 congregations in eight presbyteries in Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado.

General Assembly

The General Assembly consists of commissioners elected by presbyteries. Half of the commissioners are Ministers of Word and Sacrament; half are  elders. Few have ever been commissioners to the General Assembly before, but most will have served in one of the other governing bodies of our church: 1)the session, which provides care and oversight of a local congregation; 2) the presbytery, which provides care and oversight of a group of congregations; or 3) the synod which provides care and oversight of several presbyteries.