Local Outreach

Prison Ministry Church of the Redeemer is very active in Kairos Prison Ministry International in northeast Florida by leading and serving during weekend retreats held at local correction facilities.  During these retreats our members have the opportunity to show participants the personal love of Jesus Christ.  We also support Prisoners of Christ, a ministry which provides housing, help with employment, and clothing for those recently released from prison. 

City Rescue Mission A Christian recovery ministry rebuilding the lives of the homeless and needy through the love and compassion of Jesus Christ since 1946.  City Rescue provides emergency shelter to the homeless and an opportunity to discover that through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, they can repair and rebuild whole and productive lives. www.crmjax.org

St. Mary’s The Episcopal Outreach Ministries of the Diocese of Florida at St. Mary’s seeks to be the loving arms of Jesus Christ to the inner city needy of Jacksonville.  All who may be uncomfortable attending conventional churches, especially the mentally ill, the struggling substance abuser, the urban poor, and high-risk youth, are welcome.  The main goal of St. Mary’s is to provide the neediest among us encouragement for better life choices and a safe place for personal growth in spirit, soul, and body.  Church of the Redeemer supports St. Mary's financially and collects food and clothing on an ongoing basis at our Ministry Center.

First Coast Women’s Services is committed to offering truthful information, emotional support and practical assistance to individuals who are facing unplanned pregnancies.  They present sexual abstinence as a positive lifestyle for singles.  By sharing the love of Christ, they provide opportunity for healing and restoration to those who have been hurt by abortion.  Church of the Redeemer supports First Coast Women's Center financially and serves the center through board representation and volunteer service as counselors, receptionists, and general ministry service. www.fcws.org

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is an evangelical campus mission serving students and faculty on college and university campuses nationwide with a vision to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed and world changers developed. InterVarsity Tallahassee reaches the three collegiate institutions in the city: Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and Tallahassee Community College. Church of the Redeemer supports this ministry and Peter Lebhar works closely with this growing national outreach.