“In the same way, though there are many of us, we are one body in Christ, and individually we belong to each other.” ~ Romans 12:5
November 12-17: All adults are invited to spend a week with our partner Faith Ministry in Reynosa, Mexico building a home and helping feed and support the community. Cost is $850 + flight + 2 night stay in McAllen.
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We have been given the amazing opportunity to continue our partnership with Supportive Housing Communities and McCreesh Place by throwing their residents a birthday party each month! On the second Monday of every month, we will gather at McCreesh Place and will celebrate our friends with dinner, cake, and fellowship. Sign up below!
Sign Up Here!Have a love for baking and looking for ways to give? We need desserts for various events throughout the year – from South Tryon lunches to McCreesh Place birthday parties! If baking isn’t your thing and you’d like to pick up something instead, we’d gladly take store bought desserts as well!
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Reconnect with our Zoe Empowers partners January 18-27! We have been invited to celebrate, encourage, and support these groups and their mission of empowerment and hope. Witness firsthand how fellow group members provide an extended family within their communities and how group projects and businesses are helping them to thrive in the midst of adversity. Cost is $1290 + flight.
Register HereA Cross-Cultural Experience on the US / Mexico Border: Those coming to experience “Fronteras: Crossings Borders” will focus on the many realities facing communities on the U.S. Mexico border today. The participants will engage with local church leaders, migrants, federal agents, social justice agencies, community organizers and those living the “border life.” Cost: $375/person (includes 4 lunches, 3 dinners, water, service opportunities, Mexico day trip) + flight + hotel (rooms are already blocked for total $511.75 per room) + 2 dinners.
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The Food Insecurity Team is excited to partner with The Bulb, which provides (mostly) local produce and health and wellness education to food insecure neighborhoods through weekly markets. We are installing a permanent collection bin in the Parish Life Building lobby to collect empty, clean one-dozen egg containers and plastic or reusable shopping bags. These items are used regularly at the weekly markets and are a great help to our neighbors transporting fresh food home.
In partnership with South Tryon Community UMC, our Equity and Empowerment team invites you to help greet and serve neighbors at Trinity’s Table, a feeding and fellowship ministry at South Tryon Community UMC at 2516 S. Tryon Street. This long-standing ministry is transitioning back to in-person dining after COVID, and your presence matters! Email missions@mpumc.org with questions.
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Join us the third Wednesday of each month to assemble 400 sandwiches for the Roof Above Day Services Center on College Street. This facility provides access to laundry, mail delivery, counselors, educational programming, and general support for those unhoused. Sandwich supplies provided. Sign up below!
Sign Up HereWe are seeking four volunteers to serve meals at the Men’s Shelter at 3406 Statesville Avenue on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Duties include food and table prep and an opportunity to serve a meal to the men staying at the shelter. Come connect with fellow church members and hear the stories of our neighbors who are seeking the services of the Men’s Shelter to secure stable housing and employment.
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Beginning in September, the format for signing up to serve with Loaves & Fishes will be adjusting slightly. You will now register directly through the L&F website. There are a variety of ways to get involved from packing boxes in the warehouse to delivering groceries and more!
Their primary volunteer need is delivery drivers. For the Loaves & Fishes program, a week’s worth of groceries is delivered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Drivers will be assigned 3-5 deliveries for a total of 8-15 boxes. Drivers must be 18. Children under 18 are welcome to ride along with an adult and participate in this opportunity.
Sign Up HereWe’re looking for dedicated members to participate in four new committees: Affordable Housing, Food Insecurity, Schools & Children, and Equity & Empowerment. Interested in joining? Click the links below to sign up!
Affordable Housing
Food Insecurity
Schools & Children
Equity & Empowerment
