MISSIONS & MINISTRIES

As Christians, we seek to feed the hungry, improve living conditions, and make the world a better place to live.

Mission of The Month

AUGUST Mission of the Month The Newberry Branch of NGA (National Giving Alliance) is the mission of the month for August. This is a dedicated group of 11 people who work year-round raising funds

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Rise Up Bakery

The Rise Up Village Bakery’s mission is to provide job skills training and to offer support and guidance to individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system. Their goal for the graduates

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Blessing Box

In the spring of 2019 with grants from the national offices of the United Church of Christ and the Penn Central Conference of the United Church of Christ, a Blessing Box was built and

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ACES North America

ACES North America ACES (Advancing Communities through Education and Service) have their office located here at New Covenant. ACES works alongside underserved communities in the Dominican Republic to turn compassion into lasting change. With

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THRIVE

Thrive International The offices of Thrive International are located here at New Covenant. Thrives programs promotes justice, belonging, and empowerment for neighbors from international cultures in our region through increased language proficiency and cultural

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United Churches of Lycoming County

United Churches of Lycoming County United Churches of Lycoming County (UCLC) is a network of congregations who are Connected through Faith and United in Service. Begun in 1946, they now have over 125 member

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Journey House

Journey House After renovating the house located behind the church into four, two-bedroom apartments, Journey House was launched in 2007. For nearly 20 years, Journey House has helped dozens of Lycoming County families transition

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The Harry Plankenhorn Foundation

The Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Harry Plankenhorn experienced a life-changing event and as a result, The Harry Plankenhorn Foundation was chartered in 1958. Over the past 60 plus years, the foundation has become known as