Our Ministries
Pioneer's Ministry has a dual purpose. One is to care for each other. Our pastor and our members visit those who are hospitalized or confined to their homes or other care centers. In addition to our worship life, we have women's and men's fellowships as well as get-togethers for all ages.
Our Community
Pioneer also cares for the community and beyond. Here are just a few of the ways Pioneer serves others: CROPWALK for the hungry, Sacramento Downtown Food Basket, Church World Service, Interfaith Service Bureau and countless programs through Our Churches Wider Mission (OCWM).
Deacon's Fund
Our Deacon's Fund has two uses. First, it exists to help Pioneer members or attendees, or others referred by members, who find themselves in emergency need of food, heat, shelter, or related assistance. Second, any balances that are not carried over from one month to another are donated to River City Community Services, the neighborhood food pantry to which our monthly food basket donations are also given.
"But he who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and who persists in it, this man, because he has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, will be happy in his doing it." ~James 1:25~
We Support
UCC LGBT Ministries: http://www.ucc.org/lgbt
River City Food Bank: http://www.rivercityfoodbank.org/
Pacific School of Religion: http://www.psr.edu
Retirement Housing Foundation: http://www.rhf.org
Beneficio Coffee: http://www.beneficiocoffee.com
We Belong
United Church of Christ: http://www.ucc.org
UCC Northern California Nevada Conference: http://www.ncncucc.org
World Council of Churches: http://www.oikoumene.org
Christian Education
Christian Education is the very core of the church. It is the light that guides the discovery of God's word. Through the education process the Spirit of God encounters all people of all ages. It nurtures faith, grows knowledge and empowers all of us as disciples of Christ. Read More
Justice and Witness Group
The Justice and Witness Group of Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ seeks to act as a prophetic witness to the Christian faith for social justice and peace.
We speak to society and to, not for, the church. We are a group in, not a committee of, the church. Any member or friend of the church is warmly invited to join us. Read More
Retirement Housing Foundation
Pioneer Congregation Church has proudly supported RHF since its founding in 1961, and we have continued to be actively involved. Located at 415 P Street is the Pioneer House and at 515 P Street is Pioneer Towers, RHF facilities co-sponsered by Pioneer Church and Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church. Several members of Pioneer Church have been Board Chairs for the foundation. Read More