Our living ministry

At Faith Des Peres, we believe that one of the most meaningful ways to follow Jesus is by serving others. Christ's ministry was rooted in compassion and care for those around him, and we strive to live out those same values in our daily lives. Through mission projects, volunteer opportunities, community partnerships, and acts of kindness both large and small, we put our faith into action.

Serving others is an expression of who we are as followers of Christ. Whether we're supporting neighbors in need, caring for the vulnerable, or working to strengthen our community, we believe every act of service reflects God's love in the world. Together, we experience the joy that comes from making a difference in the lives of others.

A few of the organizations we support:

• Doorways: A St. Louis agency that provides housing for people living with HIV/AIDS.

• Food Outreach: A St. Louis agency that provides food for people living with HIV/AIDS and cancer.

• Lydia's House: A St. Louis agency that provides long-term housing for women and children affected by domestic violence.

• Southside Day Nursery: A St. Louis agency that provides support for children living in south St. Louis.

• More Light Presbyterians: A National non-profit organization dedicated to allowing the full participation of LGBTQIA+ people in life, ministry, and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society.

• TWIGS: a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping feed children in the Metro East area of Illinois, Southern Illinois and the metro St. Louis area

Buddy Packs

Many families struggle to eat healthy meals and snacks every day. The children in these families often go to school hungry in the morning and return home at the end of the day with little hope of having another hot meal until the next day at school. Even more disheartening, the availability of healthy meals and snacks over the weekend is frequently the exception rather than the rule.

Buddy Packs is a community ministry program sponsored by Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church intended to provide weekend meal assistance to children in the University City school district.

Food and/or monetary donations are always welcome and can be sent or brought to:

Buddy Packs
Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church
11155 Clayton Road
Frontenac, MO 63131
314-432-8029

You may also contact the church office or the pastor for more information about Buddy Packs.

Feeding the Flock

Feeding the Flock collection takes place on the first Sunday of every month, which is also Communion Sundays. On these Sundays, the children of the congregation gather together and pull a wagon through the Sanctuary, collecting food for our outreach facility, Circle of Concern. After the service, the Feeding the Flock ministry sorts through the donations and takes them to Circle of Concern.

While we are spiritually fed at Christ’s table, we are called to physically feed others. This is an important outreach ministry of Faith Des Peres, and is one that gets everyone involved. The children learn about giving and participating in mission ministries.  Even if you're not present that day, you can always donate food to Circle of Concern by dropping food off at the church or taking it in yourself.  

Community Garden

In 2011 we kicked off the inaugural year of our community garden.  Twenty-five plots were tilled and produced vegetables and flowers for the gardeners and the community.  The "give away" garden produces beans, lettuce, tomatoes, squash and pumpkins for Circle of Concern Food Pantry.

In 2016 we had another successful growing season! An irrigation system was put in and a fence keeps out the critters.    

In 2020 we will open our relocated brand new community garden.

Check with us in the spring for available plots by contacting Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church at 314-432-8029 or e-mail Jim if you are interested. The cost for plots this year are $25/plot for the growing season.  

Christmas Giving Tree

Each year we purchase gifts and gift cards for families and children at Lydia’s House and SouthSide Early Childhood Center. Collection begins in November so gifts may be dedicated and delivered in early December.