first Presbyterian Church
of Cumberland, MarylandFirst Presbyterian serves locally and nationally in hands-on ministries that allow us to share the love of Christ with our neighbors.
Food Drives
FPC regularly donates dry goods and canned food to the Interfaith Food Pantry and seasonally to the Union Rescue Mission. FPC also financially supports the Western Maryland Food Bank.
Union Rescue Mission of Western Maryland
The Union Rescue Mission has been in operation since 1963. The Union Rescue Mission(URM), a community organization, has served thousands of meals in its dining hall over the years as well as delivered many food baskets across the Tri-State area. They also provide clothing and other essential household items for those in need across the area. In addition to their meal service, URM provides shelters for men, women, families and handicapped individuals. Also during cold weather months, URM offers a cold weather shelter to aide those on the street during extreme temperatures. First Presbyterian has actively and financially supported URM for many years.
For information: www.urmcumberland.org; Facebook
United Campus Ministry at Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University has a strong and growing organization, United Campus Ministry (UCM), that brings together college students from all Christian denominations to continue walking and growing in their Christian faith. This ministry plays a vital role in making our local students feel the love of Christ while also developing strong, lasting relationships with other Christians on campus. First Presbyterian actively supports this ministry in a variety of ways, including having a member sit on the UCM Board as well as through programs such as the exam “Cram Packs” that are given out to students during exam weeks with goodies and encouraging messages.
The Ihanktonwan Learning Camp – South Dakota 
Our church has been serving the Yankton Sioux Tribe in southeastern South Dakota since 2009. It is part of a larger ministry of learning camps in the Native American churches of the Dakota Presbytery, through the Baltimore Presbytery. Our camp goals are to provide summer educational instruction in the areas of math, science and reading to children in pre-K through 8th grades. During the week, we also prepare and serve breakfast and lunch to the children, and most importantly, build relationships between this tribe and the Native American Cedar and Greenwood Presbyterian churches. FPC is responsible for the Ihanktonwan Learning Camp. We are always looking for volunteers!
For information: www.baltimoredakotalearningcamps.org
In addition, we provide prayer and financial support for these ministries/organizations:
AHEC West,
For information: www.ahecwest.org
Allegany Law Foundation, an organization that provides legal services to low-income clients and seniors in Allegany County, Maryland for civil cases.
For information: www.alleganylaw.com
Relatives as Parents, an organization through the YMCA which supports relatives who act as a child’s parent when the parent(s) are unable to care for the child.
Family Crisis Resource Center, an organization dedicated to the elimination of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault/abuse through intervention and prevention: providing counseling and shelter to victims of these abuses.
For information: www.familycrisisresourcecenter.org
Jane’s Place, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a child-friendly environment committed to reducing the trauma to children who have been abused, neglected or sexually assaulted and provide them the space where they can begin to heal.
For Information: https://www.jpicac.org/
Community Cafe –
The Community Cafe is a pay-what-you-can restaurant in downtown Cumberland opening soon! Learn more about it here: https://mailchi.mp/63acabf82f0a/exciting-news-join-us