Local + global missions
First UMC Middletown supports volunteer missions for communities in need with their time, treasure and talent, internationally, locally, and elsewhere in the U.S.
We support these missions through the United Methodist Church, through relief and community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, and through our own initiatives, as well as group and individual global missions for volunteers, including missions and fellowships for teens and young adults. God's mission starts in our hearts, and, from our hearts, we learn how to share God's love with the world in ways that often provide radically healing results, new friendships, and lasting transformation of our own perceptions of God's place in our lives. |
The New Room
Missions and Social Justice
Please come to a Missions luncheon on Sunday April 7th at 12:00pm, held at the Meriden UMC Campus (Parking at 35 Pleasant Street). Soup and cornbread will be served, $7 donation asked. A member of the Underground New England will be speaking. This organization was started in 2012, at a church in Bloomfield, as a response to the magnitude of sex trafficking happening on the Berlin Turnpike. They work with several other organizations and bring hope to victims. The goal of this program is to raise awareness, understand what to watch for, and for us to offer loving outreach. This program is not appropriate for children under 16. Please feel free to bring a friend. Please sign up by emailing Deb Molloy (msaprn@snet.net). Crockpots of donated soup would be greatly appreciated.
To coincide with this Social Justice Luncheon, Sue Winchell and Deb Molloy will be collecting gently used jewelry, scarves, and handbags (in good condition) on 3/17 and 3/24. They will be for sale later this month and on 4/7. Proceeds will go to Underground New England and Chrysalis Women's Shelter. Bring donations to church on Sunday or reach out to Deb or Sue for drop off.
We are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.
Deb Molloy
203-631-9010
msaprn@snet.net
Missions and Social Justice
Please come to a Missions luncheon on Sunday April 7th at 12:00pm, held at the Meriden UMC Campus (Parking at 35 Pleasant Street). Soup and cornbread will be served, $7 donation asked. A member of the Underground New England will be speaking. This organization was started in 2012, at a church in Bloomfield, as a response to the magnitude of sex trafficking happening on the Berlin Turnpike. They work with several other organizations and bring hope to victims. The goal of this program is to raise awareness, understand what to watch for, and for us to offer loving outreach. This program is not appropriate for children under 16. Please feel free to bring a friend. Please sign up by emailing Deb Molloy (msaprn@snet.net). Crockpots of donated soup would be greatly appreciated.
To coincide with this Social Justice Luncheon, Sue Winchell and Deb Molloy will be collecting gently used jewelry, scarves, and handbags (in good condition) on 3/17 and 3/24. They will be for sale later this month and on 4/7. Proceeds will go to Underground New England and Chrysalis Women's Shelter. Bring donations to church on Sunday or reach out to Deb or Sue for drop off.
We are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.
Deb Molloy
203-631-9010
msaprn@snet.net
Mission Opportunity
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Habitat for HumanityDecent, affordable housing remains a persistent problem in Connecticut, and Habitat for Humanity has been a leading contributor to restoring hope to families seeking new lives in new and renewed homes. First UMC Middletown has contributed build teams for Habitat builds, and will continue to do so.
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Food JusticeJesus' ministries focused often on the dignity of basic food as grace that supports our spiritual well being. First UMC Middletown contributes regularly to local initiatives to feed families in need, and encourages everyone in our community to seek out a variety of just solutions for family food.
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