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MISSIONS TEAM

God has called us to be stewards of creation, responding to needs both locally and globally.  We are committed to the struggle for justice, love, and inclusiveness, with the example and teachings of Jesus Christ as our guide.  

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At The Bridge we are committed to service to others.  We actively seek opportunities to support our communities - especially those marginalized and overlooked by society.  We feel strongly that it's not only important to give but to do.  We want to be a church that does more than write a check or drop off a box of canned goods - we want to do those things too, but perhaps more importantly, we want to be a church that serves!  

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The first Sunday of each month we have a donation drive for a designated organization (see our schedule below).  Whenever possible, that donation drive will be combined with an opportunity to serve that same organization later in the month.  

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We make a conscious effort to work with a wide variety of organizations.  Our hope in doing so is that each and every person at The Bridge has the opportunity to find something they feel passionate about - something they will want to continue supporting long after our monthly event is done. 

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Interested in joining the missions team?  Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings!  Upcoming meetings can be found under What's Happening at The Bridge on the main page of our website.  

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Just want to suggest an organization for us to serve?  Click here!

LOOKING TO 2027

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The Bridge Missions team is looking ahead to 2027 and will soon be deciding which organizations we will be supporting.  If you would like to suggest an organization for The Bridge to support through a monthly collection or volunteer opportunity the missions team would love to hear from you!

 

We do ask that people who suggest an organization be willing to play an active role in organizing and leading the collection or volunteer opportunity. If you're recommending an organization we assume that means you have some form of connection with them - you've worked with them, know who to contact, know their needs, and feel passionate about what they do.

 

The missions team will guide you and support you all along the way with whatever you may need - promoting the collection or event, booking a space, setting up tables, etc. To submit an organization click here.

2026 SCHEDULE

Below you will find a list of some of the organizations we're scheduled to work with in 2026.  More details on these opportunities to give and serve are posted to the main page of this website, in our pre-service announcements, in our Facebook group, and in our weekly e-mail.  If you ever have any questions regarding upcoming events, please feel free to contact us.​

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JANUARY

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FEBRUARY

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MARCH

  • Bethel Food Pantry

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APRIL

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MAY

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JUNE

  • Central Illinois Friends

JULY

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AUGUST

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SEPTEMBER

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OCTOBER

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NOVEMBER

  • Washington Weekend Snackpac

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DECEMBER

Some of the organizations we've served in the past:
WHIP, UMCOR, Midwest Food Bank, Dream Center, Sophia's Kitchen, Threads Hope & Love, Redbird Mission, Washington Senior Living, Zoe House, EP!C, Branches of Washington, Panther Pro Shop, Moms Who Care, Wildcat Cares, LULA, Washington Weekend Snack Pack, Foster Village Peoria, CASA, Chosen Again, Look! It's My Book, Pathway Ministries, Friends of Central Illinois, Tazewell County Resource Center, and The Baby Fold.

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