Care Meals
Care Meals are available for those who are ill, have had surgery, or have more month at the end of money! Contact the church office—283.3365.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered and Bible-based 12 Step Recovery Program for those struggling with addictive habits, codependency, and other life experiences that affect our peace. Celebrate Recovery meets every other Tuesday evening at 7 pm in Room 200 of our church. Contact Mary—218.206.4814; or 218.286.5236.
Church Library
Our church library offers thousands of titles in several genres. From contemporary fiction to self-help…there is something for everyone.
Community Cafe
The Community Cafe offers free meals to those in need every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm at the Backus Community Center.
Community Clothes Closet
Churches of the area come together to provide clothing at no charge to those in need in our community. Volunteer to serve at the Community Clothes Closet at St.Thomas Catholic Church. Contact the St.Thomas church office at 283.3293.
Falls Hunger Coalition
Non-perishable food items are collected and brought to the Falls Hunger Coalition. Twice per year we make a significant effort to collect food. Last year, over 3,500 pounds were collected for area food shelves.
Funeral Ministry
Luncheons are prepared and served following the funeral for all those suffering the loss of a loved one. Contact the church office at 283.3365.
Nursing Home
We join the International Falls Good Samaritan Center in cherishing life for what it’s been and what is still to come.
Highway Clean Up
The whole church body comes together and cleans up a section of highway each spring.
Contact Tom—283.4332
Outdoor Expo
Each April, we host the International Falls Outdoor Expo. This family friendly event includes food, prizes, contests, and speakers on outdoor hunting and fishing topics; all while raising donations for the local Salvation Army Food Pantry and Medical Expense fund. Contact Tom at 417.0369.
Learning Tree
We are dedicated to making the first day of school an exciting event for children in need by sponsoring the Learning Tree. Tags specifying school supplies and clothing needs of participating children are displayed in various areas throughout the community during the first two weeks in August.
Contact Stacy at 324.2709.
Operation Christmas Child
Each year we participate in the Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child shoe box drive. Every gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship—transforming the lives of children and their families around the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ!
Contact Kimberly at 285.7398.