Outreach
Lay Visitation
Providing a caring and pastoral presence to the members and friends of FBC is a ministry of all the people. The Lay Visitation Ministry Team is comprised of members of the congregation who regularly visit members and prospective members to offer a ministry of presence. The team members meet monthly for an educational experience and visit members in their homes, hospitals and nursing homes on a regular visit.
Community Outreach
Monday Night Suppers
An interfaith project organized and hosted by FBC to feed 40-70 people in need every Monday night. A variety of community organizations plan and cook the meal using the FBC kitchen and gymnasium. If interested in volunteering or donating food, please contact the
.
Lunch Program
The Lunch Program provides mid-day meals to people in need every Tuesday and Saturday in the White Whale at 12:30pm. The White Whale is located next to the FBC building.
Beverly Bootstraps
Founded by FBC, Beverly Bootstraps is a non-profit community based organization providing a myriad of services to the community including: a food pantry, Serve Food Co-op, literacy program, GED/ESL training, Teen Cyber Café, Thrift Shop, summer park lunch program and a community garden. FBC supports this ministry and church members serve on the board of directors. For information contact Beverly Bootstraps at 978-927-1561.
River House
FBC has been instrumental in the creation, funding and ongoing support of Beverly’s Homeless Shelter and Single Room Occupancy Transitional Housing Program. For more information, contact Kate Benashki at 978-921-1304.
Satellite Ministries
FBC has established and maintained various ministries in Beverly that has addressed identified needs of various groups of individuals. From pre-school children to our senior citizens, FBC has had a positive impact of the quality of life of thousands of individuals.
Harborlight Nursery School
A licensed nursery school, Harborlight Nursery School, established in 1962, is a licensed nursery school located in the church building. Each year it serves over a hundred children and their families. For information contact , Director, at 978-927-9030.
Harborlight House
Initially begun as congregate living for well elderly in 1963, Harborlight House is now a fully certified assisted living home for low and moderate income senior citizens. Located in two charming Victorian homes on Monument Square that were renovated in 1999, Harborlight House provides a family-like environment for thirty-five residents of varying faiths. For information contact , Executive Director, at 978-927-2121.
Turtle Creek and Turtle Woods
Turtle Creek and Turtle Woods, founded in 1983 & 1996 respectively, form a retirement community for low and moderate income senior citizens. Located in a country setting, this community is connected to neighboring towns by public and private transportation and offers residents a modern, safe and affordable option for comfortable living. For information contact
at 978-927-1112.
Elder Services
FBC's Elder Services provides personal and home care assistance to individuals living in Turtle Creek, Turtle Woods and Harborlight House as well as living in their own home in the community. This service allows individuals to continue to live in their homes with some assistance and supportive services. For information contact at 978-922-1305.