Missions & Outreach

With "helping hands" we are active in local ministries. In addition, our congregation provides spiritual and financial support for a wide variety of missions, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Presbyterian Special Offerings
• General Assembly, Synod, and Presbytery benevolences
• Indianapolis Church Federation
• Presbyterian Theological Education
• Local Food Pantries
• Interfaith Hospitality Network
• College Campus Ministries
• Hispanic Outreach

Hispanic Outreach

Our Hispanic Outreach includes English classes, Spanish classes, free dental care for children, free legal intake assistance, bilingual tutoring, leadership development, and more. Click here for more information about what is happening and about how you can get involved.

Indy Star Article About Outreach Ministries Led by Fabio Socarraz

March 24, 2007
Hispanics find open door
Church's ministry offers information and services to growing community

"Fabio Socarraz, with the help of 68 Presbyterian churches from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis, started the ministry five years ago after noticing more Hispanics moving into the area... The outreach offers the large Hispanic population near the church dental care, legal assistance, tutoring for children, leadership development and other benefits."

Click here to read the complete IndyStar.com article or click here to view a printable PDF version.

PCUSA Article About JKPC by Felipe Martínez

Felipe Martínez wrote an excellent article on the Presbyterian Church USA website entitled "Surprising Bridge-Building", where he talks about the Hispanic Vacation Bible School at John Knox and Campo Amistad at Camp Pyoca during the summer of 2004. Felipe goes on to share what is in store for 2005.

Click here to read the article.