Ministries & Outreach
Christians are called to serve others. Through Ministries and Community Outreach programs, we serve others by volunteering our skills, time, and resources. Many members of our congregation assist with, support, organize, and lead many community outreach projects, some of which are listed below.
We welcome you to join us in the call to serve by calling us at (804) 633-4334 and leave a message with your name, contact information, and the purpose of your call; or send us an email using the contact form below, and we will return your inquiry as soon as possible.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms" - Peter 4:10
Milford Day
Milford Day is an annual community event at Milford Presbyterian Church, held on the third Saturday in September, each year. Sponsored by Milford Presbyterian Church members, attendees, family, friends and neighbors - we join together in celebration of community and fellowship. Music, activities, games for children, food, refreshments, a gigantic yard sale, quilt raffles, and bake sale are a few of the entertainment programs available. Caroline County Tourism, Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, Fire, and Rescue Departments, and other community outreach partners join us in our Christian endeavors. All proceeds are donated to community based, non-profit agencies.
Adopt-a-Highway
Milford Presbyterian Church partnered with VDOT to help keep our community roads clear of debris by adopting Colonial Road, in Milford, state route 722 from route 207 to Church Street. We organize community service teams to collect litter and trash a few times per year, and encourage you to join us in our efforts.
Food Insecurity
We partner with the Food Pantry at Bowling Green United Methodist Church by collecting needed non-perishable food items. We deliver them to the Bowling Green United Methodist Church Food Pantry for distribution to those in need
Souper Bowl Sunday
Souper Bowl Sunday is in support of the American Cancer Society. Volunteer church members, attendees, and friends make several different types of soups and/or chili to offer for sale. All proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society.
Free Little Library
June 10, 2024, we opened the Free Little Library. The library offers used and new books for children up to 15 years of age, all donated by church members, friends, and neighbors. In addition, we also share books with other Free Little Libraries around our community. Our mission is to create a love of reading books, and our motto is: Take a Book, Leave a Book, Love a Book, Keep a Book.
Mitten Tree
The Mitten Tree is an an annual community outreach project when church members and friends gather winter mittens or gloves, hats and scarves, and hang them on the Mitten Tree during the Christmas season. We partner with Caroline’s Promise for the distribution of the items to those in need.
Adopt-a-Family
Anannual outreach project whereby church members and attendees adopt a family in need during the Christmas holiday season. We coordinate and partner our efforts with local social services and schools for distribution.
School Supply Drive
We partner with local schools to identify how we can best support the efforts of providing educational materials and school supplies to those in need. Church members and attendees provide and donate supplies upon their request.
Energy Assistance Program (Heating)
We host winter season community service project whereby we collect monetary donations to provide ENERGY assistance to those in need.
Caroline County Little League
We support Caroline County Little League each year by volunteering our time and skills when needed.
Miscellaneous Projects
In an ever changing world Christ calls us to new adventures and missions. Not all of our active outreach programs may be listed here. Some of our other missions include: Five-Cents-a-Meal Hunger Fund, Love packages, Medical Missionaries, and various other international programs coordinated through the Presbyterian of the James