To support the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its relief work in the United States and around the world. Through UMCOR we respond to current needs for disaster relief in the US and around the world.
To support a United Methodist missionary. We currently covenant with Ellyn Dubberly, who is a teacher of English and a Sunday School curriculum development specialist in El Salvador.
Special Sundays are designated Sundays each year that deepen the connection between the local church and ministries on a global scale. On each unique Sunday, individuals and congregations are encouraged to give to support the church’s collective work with a special offering. This includes efforts to: Alleviate human suffering Engage in social justice Strengthen Native American ministries Provide scholarships for higher education The special Sundays for 2025 are Human Relations Day (January 19 2025) UMCOR Sunday (March 30, 2025) Native American Ministries Sunday (May 4, 2025) Peace with Justice Sunday (June 15, 2025) World Communion Sunday (October 3, 2025) United Methodist Student Day (November 23, 2025)
To arrange projects to meet special needs. For example, in recent years we have collected items for the Catalyst High School resource room and the Mabel Rush School resource room. We have worked in conjunction with FISH to provide food for local families in need, and we held diaper and coat drives for A Family Place relief nursery.