"And the King shall answer them, 'Truly, I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.'" Matthew 25:40

     Finley Memorial Presbyterian Church takes very seriously Jesus' call and scriptural mandate to promote social righteousness by caring for the poor, the broken-hearted, and the outcasts, and we have answered our calling by seeking numerous opportunities for our church to be loving servants and faithful witnesses to those in our community, nation, and world.

     Below is a list of the ways in which Finley helps and supports those who are in need with our time and financial resources.  If you are interested in becoming involved with our missions and outreach ministry, or if you are in need of support from one of the following groups or organizations, please call the church office for more information.  We have also included telephone numbers and/or addresses for some of the groups and organizations, so that you may call them directly.

Presbyterian Women - have been a driving force in our church for various mission ministries in the community and overseas. Below is a partial list of the mission activities of the Finley Presbyterian Women:  Stuarts Draft Clothes Closet; Angel Tree; Souper Bowl; Valley Program for Aging; Sunnyside Links of Love; School Supplies for children with needs.

Finley Men - This is a new fellowship group for our church.  The Finley Men gathers together on the first Sunday of the month at 8:30am at the church for breakfast, devotionals, and fellowship.  The Finley Men came together to be servants of this church and the community in which we worship by doing service projects for members and other community groups.  We invite you to come and be a part of this fellowship. 

Valley Mission - provides immediate temporary housing for the homeless, providing not only material needs but also for spiritual needs. Meals are provided three times a day for anyone who is hungry. Assistance is offered to those in the community needing help with food, clothing, employment, household items and medications. Valley Mission is located at 1513 West Beverley Street in Staunton, (540)886-4673.

SACRA - The Staunton Augusta Church Relief Association dispenses emergency relief in the form of food and financial assistance for medication, utilities, rent or other basic needs. SACRA is located at 126 North New Street in Staunton, (540)886-3957

Weekday Religious Education - Provides religious education classes for elementary students in the Staunton Augusta County area.

Augusta Free Medical Clinic - provides general medial treatment for non-emergency health problems, including dispensing medicines on an “as available basis”. The clinic serves residents of Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro who have no other access to health care and are younger than 65 (when Medicare would take over).  (540)946-0828

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank - serves Staunton, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Lexington, Buena Vista, and the counties of Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, and Rockingham. The Food Bank’s mission is to feed the hungry and reduce food waste. As a clearing house, the Food Bank solicits, collects and distributes food to qualified churches and 501c(3) non profit organizations. These agencies provide meals or supplemental and emergency food boxes free to the needy. The Food Bank is located in Verona.

Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad - Finley makes an annual donation to the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad. The Squad provides emergency transportation and care to residents in the Stuarts Draft and surrounding localities.

Discretionary Relief Funds - The Pastor or the Mission Ministry use this fund for emergency, non-budgeted, immediate needs as determined. This fund is used for members of our congregation as well as members of the community. This money is only used for essential needs such as emergency food, rent, or utilities.

Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands, Inc. - serves children in the Appalachian region of VA. Social services court service units enroll most children, while counselors or pastors refer some.

Gore Home - Both as a church and as individual members, Finley supports 6 children in the Gore Home for Children in Gore, Ethiopia. The Church as a whole supports two children, Finley’s Presbyterian Women supports one child, and three individual families each support a child at the Gore Home.  Each year in the spring, Finley holds a yard sale with the proceeds going first to support the two children sponsored by the Mission Committee and second for other mission needs.

Ethiopian Partnership - Finley has supported, and continues to support the Partnership between the Shenandoah Presbytery and the Illubabor Bethel Synod (IBS) of Ethiopia. This support has included emergency food support in the form of teff and bean seeds, hosting visitors from IBS, participation on Presbytery level committees related to the Partnership, and support of travel to and from Ethiopia for congregation members.  We share prayer concerns and pray for each other.

Four Cents a Meal Program - Finley has faithfully participated in this program for many years.  On the first Sunday of the month, money is collected during the worship service which is distributed between local and international hunger needs. 

Per Capita Apportionment - Per Capita is an apportionment based on the number of active members of Finley.  This annual contribution supports the necessary expenses for the operations, ministry, and missions of the Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly of the PC(USA).