Serve
At First Congregational Church of Hudson, a huge part of who we are can be seen through our service opportunities. Whether it's our annual interfaith day of service (First Serve), volunteering right here at the church, or serving at a variety of local nonprofit organizations ... we are inspired by the way Jesus responded in love to every person's need. Please explore our volunteer opportunities below.
Questions? Contact Sue Wimer.
Outreach Opportunities
Ways We Serve With Love
First Serve
First Serve has been an annual day of service, held on the second weekend of September, led by First Congregational Church of Hudson in partnership with the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent, Temple Beth Shalom of Hudson and supported by many other faith communities in Hudson and the Akron area.
Family Promise
Working with Family Promise, provide a meal or fellowship, here at the church, to homeless families during our church’s host week.
Appalachia Service Project
High school students and adults travel to Appalachia for a week in June to work on home improvement projects for local residents, helping make homes warmer, safer, and drier.
Trinity Clothing Ministry
Transport donations from our church to Trinity Church in Akron or help sort items at Trinity on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - noon.
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SWAG: Students With A Goal
Tutor youth at afterschool program at the REACH Opportunity Center in Summit Lake in Akron. M-Th 5-6pm or provide a dinner.
Learn More About REACH Opportunity Center
Habitat for Humanity
Part of the Hudson Coalition, adults renovate or build new homes in the Akron area.
Learn More About Habitat for Humanity
Gennesaret Soup Kitchen
Middle school students and adults serve to-go meals every first Saturday of the month at Gennesaret. It is a great service opportunity for both individuals and families.
Findley Community Learning Center
Assist teachers in K-5th grade classrooms with tutoring, small group learning and chaperoning. Many of the students at Findley are from refugee families, with more than half of the children learning English as their second language.
Mobile Meals
Hudson Job Search
Advise newly unemployed Hudsonites with skills necessary to re-enter the job market.
Learn More About Hudson Job Search
Sue Wimer
Director of Outreach and First Serve
Sue's passion for serving the Northeast Ohio community is infectious! Whether it’s leading First Serve – our church’s annual day of service – or the church’s outreach ministries, she’s dedicated to making an impact on people’s lives. For 16 years, she did just that as a kindergarten teacher in Cleveland and Hudson. We’re thankful she’s been with us since 2005 – when she started as Director of Stewardship and Development. But, don’t let that title fool you – Sue’s also known to be a decorator extraordinaire and a brilliant special event planner. Sue lives with her husband, Derran, in Akron. Looking for a good place to catch some jazz music? Sue is the person to ask. She also enjoys traveling and hanging out with her two grown sons, daughter-in-law, and adorable dog, Sam.
