Outreach Ministries

On this page, you will find a summary of outreach ministries at First Lutheran Richmond Beach. Our outreach ministries include projects close to home and around the world.

Local community partners include: Hope Link Food Bank, Mary’s Place, Compass Center, Community Lunch Program on Capitol Hill and many more.

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Winter Outreach – Donate Today

Immanuel Lutheran Church (located in the South Lake Union area) has been creating a community of hope for over 40 years by providing  “survival services” to those in need.  This is done by offering FOOD for those who are hungry, HYGIENE for those who are homeless, and RECOVERY for those who are addicted.

In the past year, FLRB has become involved in the mission of Immanuel Community Services by donated needed hygiene items, handwarmers, hats, and socks, food, and Blessing Bags.  We strive to continue supporting this partnership by donating  necessary supplies for their programs.  We will be collecting the following items through the month of February. 

Donations may be left in the bin, labeled “Outreach”, located near the hospitality desk. (All items should be clean, may be gently used):

• towels (bath, hand, washcloths)
• winter jackets/heavy sweatshirts (larger sizes, please)
• blankets/comforters
• socks
• twin-size bed sheets

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Ronald Commons Cafe Volunteering

First Lutheran, in partnership with Richmond Beach Congregational Church, Ronald Methodist and the YMCA, has continued to provide 120 hot meals to the food insecure every Thursday for the last eight years at Ronald Methodist Church on Aurora in Shoreline.

First Lutheran is responsible for providing volunteers for planning, setup, cooking, serving, dishwashing and cleanup on the third and fifth Thursdays of each month.

An on-line signup is available. Please contact the church office ([email protected]) to get connected.

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You helped give the gift of fresh water!

This year our December Outreach was focused on the congregation providing a well through ELCA’s Good Gifts program.

Lack of access to fresh water is still one of the biggest challenges to overcoming poverty in developing countries. It’s also one of the most powerful opportunities to create change. With a simple well, as many as 500 families can gain access to clean, safe water.

Again this year the December Outreach focus was on providing a well through ELCA’s Good Gifts program. The cost of a well is $2,500.

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