We move into the world in service and learning. At First Congregational UCC, children, youth and adults form small communities and over the past 15 years have traveled to: Nicaragua, Mexico, West Virginia, El Salvador, and Indian Reservations in the Northwest. To find out how to get involved in mission trips, contact Pastor Melanie Oommen, 541-345-8741. Sierra Service Project Our Partnership with Tasajera, El Salvador Sierra Service Project: July 29-August 4, 2012 Youth who have completed 8th through 12th grades are invited to join with the Sierra Service Project in a week of education, service, and spiritual growth, as we work together on home maintenance in an indigenous community.

This year seven youth and two adults are invited to travel to the Susanville Rancheria to repair homes and do other community improvement work on the rancheria located in the town of Susanville.  The rancheria was established in the 1920s—members are descendants of Maidu, Pit River, Paiute, and Washoe Tribes.  The tribe currently has about 700 members and holds over 1000 acres of land.  There is an active home-maintenance department with which we will be working. The cost per participant is $360, and the group can do fundraising to offset expenses. A deposit of $50 will hold a space. Adult leaders are welcome to apply!  (sierraserviceproject.org)

For more information, contact Pastor Melanie, 541-345-8741.