Worship Ministries
Sunday services, worship arts, prayer ministry, and discipleship.
Your generosity funds worship, wellness, research, and renewal across Elmira and beyond.
First United Refuge Church is a Christ centered congregation building a new model of ministry. Through worship, community outreach, behavioral health, research, and neighborhood revitalization, we are working to help individuals, families, and neighborhoods flourish.
When you give, you become part of that mission. Your generosity fuels practical, measurable, lasting change for people across Elmira, Chemung County, and the Southern Tier.
Designate your gift, or let us put it where the need is greatest.
Sunday services, worship arts, prayer ministry, and discipleship.
Food distribution, clothing drives, holiday support, and neighborhood care.
Mental wellness, recovery support, and Community Mental Health Worker programs.
Translational Population Health Research at 161 DeWitt Avenue.
Pathways from instability to stable housing with care coordination.
Healthy aging, family wellness, prevention, and social prescribing.
Restoring blocks, beautifying streets, and rebuilding belonging.
Trust our leadership to direct your gift where it will do the most good.
Examples of how representative gifts translate into ministry. Every contribution, large or small, becomes part of this work.
Choose your amount, designate your fund, and complete your information. A team member will follow up with secure giving details and a receipt.
We accept gifts through multiple channels so generosity always has an open door.
Bring cash or check to any Sunday service. Offering moments are part of our worship and are never an obligation for guests.
160 Madison Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901. Sundays 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Make checks payable to First United Refuge Church and mail to the address below. Include a note if you would like to designate a specific fund.
Mail to: First United Refuge Church, 160 Madison Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901.
For ACH bank transfers, please contact us and our finance team will provide secure routing information and setup support.
Email: info@unitedrefugechurch.org
Gifts of appreciated stock can offer significant tax benefits. Contact our finance team to receive transfer instructions.
Email: info@unitedrefugechurch.org
Direct grants from your donor advised fund or family foundation to First United Refuge Church. We can provide any documentation your sponsor requires.
Tax ID and grant letters available upon request.
Include First United Refuge Church in your estate plan, will, or trust to leave a lasting legacy of faith and community transformation.
Our team can walk you through the process with your attorney or advisor.
We treat every dollar as a sacred trust. Transparency, accountability, and impact are the hallmarks of our financial stewardship.
Generosity is worship made visible.
First United Refuge Church is a 501(c)(3) faith based nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. A receipt will be sent for every contribution. For questions about giving, planned gifts, or stewardship, please contact our team at info@unitedrefugechurch.org.
Thank you for partnering with First United Refuge Church to build healthier people, stronger families, and thriving communities through faith, hope, and service.