Service Opportunities
Interfaith Shelter Network
Once a year, usually in February, we host up to twelve guests who are experiencing homelessness for two weeks. We provide shelter, breakfast, a packed lunch and a hot dinner. We have participated in this program since 1987. It takes almost 100 volunteers to support the program, from overnight hosts to dinner providers to weekend church-sitters to launderers. We house families, women with children and single adults. All guests are referred to us by case managers who screen them for appropriateness to be in the program. If you’d like to volunteer, please call the church office at 619-426-2211.
Prayers and Squares
Prayers & Squares’ purpose is to promote love and prayers. The idea behind a prayer quilt is simple: a colorful but simple quilt is made; a heavy thread is pulled through the quilt layers: the ends are left free to be tied. As each knot is tied, a prayer is said for someone with a special need. Individuals tie a square knot, saying a silent prayer for that someone. Then the finished quilt is given to the person in need. It gives recipients something tangible to feel and touch, knowing that many people have shared their love and concern through this gift. Through the ministry at Chula Vista Presbyterian Church, hundreds of quilts have been distributed, each a special gift of love. They have been made for people near and far, adults and children in times of celebration, joy, sorrow, encouragement and support. We welcome anyone who would like to help with this ministry. You don’t have to be a quilter or even own a sewing machine. We have a job for you! If you’d like to join the group or if you’d like a prayer quilt for someone you know, call the church office at 619-426-2211.
Mother’s Morning Out
We host Mother’s Morning Out on Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm. This program offers childcare from infant to five years of age. During the morning, children are introduced to the love of God through play, music, crafts, activities, and Bible stories. To register your child for this program, call the church office at 619-426-2211.
Chula Vista Presbyterian Church supports the following ministries financially and with occasional drives for food, clothing and other supplies:
Care House serves, heals, and educates homeless and at-risk children and youth.
For 50 years, the Presbytery of San Diego has been helping local Presbyterian congregations to witness to the love of God in their communities, serve the forgotten, and grow disciples of Jesus.
Stand Up for Kids’ ongoing mission is to end the cycle of youth homelessness.
In a Christ-centered environment, New Day Urban Ministries restores lives by equipping those in need to move forward with hope by providing essential services to the homeless, urban poor, veterans, and those recently released from prison, in a safe, home-like setting where people are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
San Diego Military Outreach Ministries (SDMOM) is a nondenominational organization, guided by Christian values, whose mission it is to provide help with some basic needs, as well as hold events that enhance the quality of life, for all military junior enlisted families (E5 and below) living in San Diego County.
Survivors of Torture, International was incorporated in February 1997 in response to a need in the community to bring assistance to a segment of the population that struggles with the wounds of politically-motivated torture.
Baja Presbyterian Missions, Inc., promotes Christ’s message of hope in Baja California in partnership with the Northwest Border Presbytery of the Mexico Presbyterian Church.
Warrior Foundation Freedom Station’s mission is to be the leading force in assisting, honoring and supporting the military men and women who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country.
Tecate Mission Internation is a non-profit, non-denominational missionary faith organization, serving in the USA, Central and Latin America from their base in Tecate, CA.