In September UPPC's mission spotlight focused on our long term partnership with Families Unlimited Network. FUN began as three missions of UPPC beginning in 1974 -- An after-school tutoring program A food bank located in the former manse of UPPC Family crises assistance—mainly housing and utility assistance The organization became an independent non-profit in 2004 with … Continue reading Families Unlimited Network
Mission Partner
China – A New Church Partnership
Last month seven members* from UPPC traveled to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Nanjing, China to witness the work God is doing through the church in Jiangsu province and to discern how God might be calling UPPC to participate. We entered the country with humility and openness to see what God had in store, and left filled with … Continue reading China – A New Church Partnership
Habitat For Humanity November Update
October Habitat Build 27 volunteers from UPPC lent their energy and talents to help Habitat for Humanity Pierce County at the “Woods Project” in Midland, Tacoma on Saturday, October 22nd. This small community is built entirely by Habitat and includes a playground, family gardens, and a community center. It was a great day as volunteers … Continue reading Habitat For Humanity November Update
Family Renewal Shelter Holiday Fair
Come learn about UPPC's long-time mission partner, Family Renewal Shelter, and help support victims of domestic violence while doing some Christmas shopping at their Open House and Benefit Holiday Craft Fair. December 2nd, 2 pm-6 pm December 3rd, 10 am - 5 pm December 4th, 12 pm - 5 pm Family Renewal Shelter Administrative Office … Continue reading Family Renewal Shelter Holiday Fair
Community Christmas – Dec 10th
Volunteer. Once a year, local families in need come to UPPC for an exciting day of Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, food, fellowship and crafts. This year's Community Christmas event will be held Saturday, December 10th. Pick up a gift tag for a child on the tree in the Sanctuary Narthex and return it attached to your unwrapped … Continue reading Community Christmas – Dec 10th
Visitors from Meru
Our Kenyan visitors last month were overwhelmed by the hospitality and love shown to them by UPPC. They enjoyed not only being able to stay in member's homes, but also the experience of worshiping with us and meeting many of the sponsors of Meru's HOPE children. The Kenyan Harambee on August 28th was an evening of … Continue reading Visitors from Meru
Safe Haven – Our New Neighbors
Since the arrival of the Qader Family on June 24, the Good Neighbor Team (GNT) has been busily helping the family settle into their new lives and prepare them for a successful future. In the process, the GNT is gaining a whole new understanding of what it means to be a good neighbor. The Qaders put … Continue reading Safe Haven – Our New Neighbors
Our Partnership with World Relief
In the fall of 2015, the world's attention turned to the plight of the Syrian refugee crisis, wherein 1.8 million people migrated to Europe in 2015. At that time, UPPC began discerning what our response to this great need should be, and reached out to the largest … Continue reading Our Partnership with World Relief
September 30th — The Big Challenge
What’s the "Big Challenge"? Mike Madden and Jim Goertz are representing UPPC in the Habitat "Big Challenge" fundraiser. On Sept 30, up to 70 are going to rappel some 26 stories off the top of the Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma to help Habitat raise over $100,000! Come to Harmon's Ground Control Tent at Hotel Murano between 8:45am and 4:30pm on September … Continue reading September 30th — The Big Challenge
