Outreach Team
The Outreach Team works on a number of projects, from putting together flood buckets for disaster areas to repairing houses for Rebuilding Together.
Food Pantry
Backpacks for Kids
For many children in our community, school breakfast and lunch are their only source of adequate nutrition; some go hungry over the weekend. CUMC partners with local elementary schools to provide these students with backpacks containing four meals every Friday. This program needs donations of food (or money) and volunteers to fill the backpacks each week.
His Helpers
Sometimes members of our church need a helping hand to get through a difficult time. This might mean cooking meals while a family member is in the hospital, or driving someone to a doctor’s appointment. Pastor Robyn coordinates these volunteers; let her know if you’d be willing to help out on occasion, or if you or someone you know in the church needs help.
Guardian Angels
Do you have a child who is either in college or getting ready to start? Guardian Angels ensure our young adults aren’t forgotten even though many of them are living away from home while in college. “Adopt” a college student and send them a note or small care package to let them know we miss them and are praying for them.
Visitation
Visitations are an integral part of CUMC’s ministries and outreach. We regularly visit church members who are not physically able to attend church whether due to advancing age, illness, or other circumstance. Visits can occur in homes, nursing homes, hospitals, or hospice. The purpose of the visit is simple – to bring fellowship and a smile while spending time in conversation and prayer. If you know of someone who might need a visit, contact our Associate Pastor, Robyn Brown.
Samaritan Fund
Our church has a special fund to assist those in our community who come to us for help. Your contribution to the Samaritan fund might purchase heating oil on a cold night, buy clothes for a family devastated by fire, or keep the lights on in a child’s home. If you would like to support this ministry, make a note on your check or designate the fund on our electronic giving site.
HeBrews Ministry
Our HeBrews ministry provides coffee and light refreshments between the 8:40 AM service and the 11:00 AM service. We’re in need food donations each week; sign up in the kitchen if you’re interested in helping.
Angels for Animals
At CUMC we help all of God’s creatures in need. For the past five years we have regularly collected donations to deliver to our local animal shelter. Our Sunday school classes as well as adults have gotten involved in this wonderful outreach program.
And many more...
There are many more service opportunities at CUMC. You might become an acolyte, donate a teddy bear for our bear ministry, or serve on a committee. Everyone has God-given gifts; talk to us and we’ll help you find a way to use them.