Wayside congregations for
volunteer work teams in transit
There are many places of service for those who would like to be involved in the ministry of disaster recovery. While many congregations are sending volunteers to locations around the nation in need of clean up and rebuilding assistance, others have offered hospitality to volutneer work groups in transit.
The congregations on this list are willing to serve as way station locations – offering volunteer work teams a place to stay overnight while journeying to or from their mission destination. Map your journey, and if one of these locations can assist you with an overnight stay along the road, use the contact information provided to be in touch with them. Our thanks to these way station congregations for your part in the mission of disaster recovery.
If your congregation would like to serve as a way station congregation, please send an email to PDA.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Shallowford Presbyterian Church offers way station accommodations for work teams in transit. Email Bob Smithers, smithers1@comcast.net, or call 404-444-9596 (cell) or 404-329-1486 (home).
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
First Presbyterian Church offers way station accommodations for work teams in transit. The church has a full-sized gym, kitchen facilities, bathrooms and showers. Email Beth Snyder, beth.snyder@gmail.com or the church, 1stprez@1stprez.org or call the church office, 812-283-8606
LONDON, KENTUCKY
First Presbyterian Church offers way station accommodations for work teams in transit. Email the church, fpclondon@windstream.net, or call 606-864-6789 (church office). The church has a large gym that can easily house 25 or more. They have a fully stocked kitchen and several bathrooms. There are no showers, however they have members that can help out. Cots could be made available with adequate notice.
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA
First Presbyterian Church offers way station accommodations for work teams in transit. Email David Cormier, secretary@1stpreslc.com, or pastor@1stpreslc.com, or call (377) 433-4667 Monday - Thursday 9am-1pm.
HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
Hagerstown Presbyterian Church offers sleeping accommodations, 2 kitchens, and showers for volunteer work teams in transit. Contact Kelly Rajahpillay at (301) 739-6338 for details.
NILES, MICHIGAN
First Presbyterian Church, 13 S. Fourth Street, Niles, MI 49120 can host up to 70 volunteers in transit. Contact Tammy Stanton, Relief Coordinator: call 269-683-7600 X 203 or email FPC_reliefcoordinator@comcast.net
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church is located in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri and offers accommodations for work teams in transit. The church has a large carpeted youth lounge with game tables, an additional carpeted sleeping room, a large kitchen, bathrooms, one shower, and many nearby restaurants. Email Beth Kazlauskas at bok@wgpc.org, or call her at 314-962-9210 ext. 3208.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Presbyterian Church of the Cross offers accommodations for work teams traveling to and from PDA disaster sites. The church offers space that can be used for sleeping 2 showers, and a small kitchen area. Contact Sheri Sessions at 402-657-9256, sherisessions@cox.net for more details.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
First Presbyterian Church is willing to serve as a way station congregation for disaster response or other mission teams traveling through Nashville, Tennessee. They can accommodate small and large groups. Contact the recreation office at (615) 298-9583, or use the online contact form.
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
St. Paul Presbyterian Church is willing to serve as a way station congregation for teams traveling to and from PDA disaster sites. Contact stpaulsa@gmail.com or (325) 653-5691.
MECHANICSVILLE, VIRGINIA (suburb of Richmond)
Fairfield Presbyterian Church offers accommodations for work teams in transit. Volunteer teams would need to bring sleeping bags. The church has classrooms that can be used for sleeping, a large kitchen, and 2 showers. Contact Rev. Dr. Steve Starzer (804) 730-7164 work, (804) 938-4725 cell, Steve@fairfieldpcusa.org, for more information.