Local Outreach

Reaching out and connecting with the community has always been an important part of the ministry of First Christian Church which is why we support a wide variety of missions and ministries. Here are just some of the ways we are involved in ministry to the local community beyond our doorsteps.

For information about global outreach click here.

We are very involved with Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) and supporting Westminster Elementary School.  Click here for more information about our partnership with VIPS and Westminster.

Outreach Giving

Each year, FCC BRLA designates over 3% of its budget to financial outreach in the local Baton Rouge area, totalling nearly $8,000.  Additionally, in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina (2005) and Gustav (2008), we have helped direct over $40,000 in Disciples of Christ Week of Compassion hurricane relief funds to the Baton Rouge area.

Safe Space for Meeting

AA meets at the church three times a week in the Baker Building. Please visit the Baton Rouge AA website for more detailed and contact information.

Tuesdays - 7:00pm - Old Hammond Group - O/BB

Wednesdays - 6:00pm - Women's Journey - O/D

Saturdays - 7:00pm - Old Hammond Group - O/D

The Berean Homeschool Co-op also uses our facilities throughout the school year. Please contact the church office if you have questions about this group.

Southeast Ministries

Ecumenism in action!  Southeast Ministries is a conglomeration of 17 local Christian congregations that provides residents of southeast Baton Rouge with food and financial assistance.  The organization is and always has been 100% volunteer-operated to reduce overhead costs and to ensure that every penny goes towards their clients.

First Christian contributes to Southeast Ministries financially and provides them with volunteers.  If you are interested in serving those in need in our area through Southeast Ministries, click here!

The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge

First Christian is commited to serving those in need in our community especially by partnering with our neighbors of all faith traditions.  This is why we have been an active member of the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge for decades.  The Interfaith Federation includes members from over 30 Christian congregations, two synagogues and a growing number of Muslim, Buddhist, and B'hai congregations.  Together with this organization, First Christian supports

  • the Holy Grill soup kitchen
  • Sounds of Comm-unity interfaith choir festival
  • Interfaith Caregivers who provide transportation to senior citizens in need
  • Kid's Cafe afterschool program
  • Interfaith Dialogues held twice per year

Learn more about  the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge by clicking here!