“Whoever you are, wherever you are on your journey of faith,

you are welcome here”

Our Mission Statement

Called together by our Reformed heritage and tradition

of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A),

Spirit of the Desert Presbyterian Fellowship

seeks to glorify God in worship, witness, mission, study and fellowship.

 We hold as central the transforming power of God’s reconciling love

revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We affirm the worth of all people and nurture each individual’s spiritual journey and call to service.

We are a caring and compassionate group of believers, open to all.

Spirit of the Desert Presbyterian Fellowship supports those in need in the Coachella Valley, across the USA and those in crisis around the world. Over the last several years, “Spirit” has given away nearly half of the funds they raised. In 2024 this amounted to $24,750.

Non-Profits Supported in 2024

+ Coalition of Immokalee Workers                    https://ciw-online.org

+ DAP Health                                                           https://www.daphealth.org/

+ ECPAT International                                           https://ecpat.org/ 

+ Family Assistance Ministries                            https://lovefam.org/ 

+ FIND                                                                        https://findfoodbank.org/  

+ Friendship Shelter                                                https://www.friendshipshelter.org

+ Galilee Center                                                         https://galileecenter.org/

+ Giving Well                                                              https://www.thegivingwellfoundation.org/  

+ Hearts and Lives                                                     https://www.heartsandlives.org/

+ Hidden Harvest                                                       https://www.hiddenharvest.org/

+ Middle East Children’s Alliance                          https://www.mecaforpeace.org/

+ More Light Presbyterians                                       https://sites.google.com/mlp.org/tempsite/home?authuser=0

+ Mt. Baker Presbyterian Church                            https://www.mtbakerchurch.org/operation-nightwatch

+ Musalaha Reconciliation Ministries                   https://musalaha.org/

+ Olympia Presbytery                                                 https://www.olypres.org/

+ One Great Hour of Sharing Offering                    https://pcusa.org/special-offerings/one-great-hour-sharing

+ PCUSA - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance         https://pcusa.org/disaster-assistance/how-help/give/active-disaster-response-accounts

+ Presbyterian Christmas Joy Offering                    https://pcusa.org/special-offerings/christmas-joy-offering

+ Presbyterian Ministry to the United Nations      https://www.instagram.com/pcusa_un/

+ Presbyterian Peace Fellowship                              https://www.presbypeacefellowship.org

+ Presbyterian Missionaries Esther Shin + Noah Park   https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/missionconnections/park-shin/

+ Project Peanut Butter                                                https://www.projectpeanutbutter.org/our-work 

+ Sharp Healthcare Foundation.                                https://www.sharp.com/give/sharp-healthcare-foundation

+ Stonewall Ministries                                                 https://www.stonewallministries.com   

+ + + +

A LETTER OF APPRECIATION

TO: Spirit Of The Desert Fellowship

Dear Friends, During this Easter time our joyful declaration that "Christ Has Risen" is a constant reminder that hope endures even amid a fractured world. The resurrection stands as the foundational pulse driving our faith today. We find surety in knowing that love outlasts death while light always breaks through darkness.

The last few months brought our world to its knees due to overwhelming suffering. Throughout every heartbreak and every moment of fear you stood beside us.  The support you provided together with your prayers and generosity served as an essential lifeline. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance can respond to disasters with speed and empathy and stay alongside affected communities because of your gift on 3/31/2025 for DR000165 Disaster Relief--U.S. Wildfires - Southern California.

Your support extended beyond resources because you provided your physical presence through our volunteers, National Response Team and the care of partners all over. You have shown people who endured tremendous losses that they remain remembered, and that love holds power over all.

Your faithfulness combined with generosity and dedication to serve as Christ's embodiment in the world demonstrates your true commitment.

Thank you for your heart. Thank you for your faith. We appreciate your presence as you walked alongside us and everyone who suffers through the power of resurrection.

The peace that comes from the risen Christ will stay with you both today and forever.

With gratitude and hope,

Stevie Ganging

The Rev. Edwin González-Castillo

Manager, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

pda.pcusa.org