Here to Help
"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace."
1 Peter 4:10
Friends in Christ Outreach Ministry
We reciprocate God's love by our words and actions.
Food Pantry
is held in the South parking lot of the South Campus (8303 Taft street) lot on the second Thursday of the month from 2 pm-3pm. Please bring a current driver's license. Please call ahead so that we can ensure enough bags of food are prepared for the amount of people in line; 219-769-2177.
Feeding the Flock Our parish’s Friends in Christ Outreach participates in the Merrillville community’s Feeding the Flock lunch six times a year at the First Presbyterian Church on Taft Street. The meal is served every Saturday from11:30am to 1:30pm in the basement of the church.
We invite you to join our Friends in Christ Ministry team by lending a hand when we serve the next meal. To volunteer for this ministry, please contact Carolin Bier at carolinbier@yahoo.com or 773-457-0124.
Crisis Numbers
There is help if you are experiencing a crisis.
911: If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
National Suicide Lifeline: 988
Indiana’s Be Well Crisis Helpline: Speak with a trained counselor 24/7 regarding stress, anxiety, loneliness or mental health strains. Service is free and confidential.
Call 211, enter Zip Code and Press 3.
Crisis Text Line: Free, 24/7 support from a trained crisis counselor. A “crisis” doesn’t just mean suicide: it’s any painful emotion for which you need support such as bullying, school stress, depression, anxiety, suicide, relationships, friendships, family problems, self-harm.
Chat: Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Help for if you or someone you know is experiencing violence.
Call: (800) 799-SAFE (7233) TTY: (800) 787-3224.
Text: Text START to 88788
National Addiction & Recovery Helpline: Free, confidential treatment referral and information for individuals and families.
Call: 800-662-HELP (4357) TTY: 800-487-4889
Veterans' Crisis Line: Confidential, 24/7 support for veterans experiencing emotional distress or considering hurting themselves.
Call: Dial 988 then press 1 Text 838255
Updated 2/29/24
Interested in Volunteering?
Learn more about ways to get involved with ministries in our parish.
