| Mission Program | Details | Date & Time | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith in Action – VBS Preparations | Projects of all types to help transform MUMC into SKY Vacation Bible School. Lunch provided at noon. Childcare provided. |
Saturday, July 14th 9am to Noon and/or 1pm to 4pm | Conni Ochs VBS 2012 Administrative Director ochs@ochs.com cochs@triadllc.net 314.984.9549 |
| Faith in Action: Sneakers with Soul - Collection Assistance | Assist with receiving donations of new sneakers for children and youth in need! Volunteers are needed during various shifts at the collection table/area: sorting, tying, and counting shoe donations as they come in. | Sundays: July 15, 22, 20 & August 5 8am-Noon (various shifts) | Maurice ‘Moe’ Parisien mparisien@mac.com www.manchesterumc.org/sneakers 314.482.5555 |
| Faith in Action: Sneakers with Soul - Sorting | Assist with sorting the shoes into sizes, counting, and bagging for distribution at Kingdom House | Check the Sneakers with Soul website for dates and times | Maurice ‘Moe’ Parisien mparisien@mac.com www.manchesterumc.org/sneakers 314.482.5555 |
| Faith in Action: Sneakers with Soul - Celebration Event | During this event, over 1,500 children and youth in need from the Near Southside of St. Louis will receive new sneakers, backpacks, school supplies, and much more. Manchester UMC will distribute sneakers, prepare & serve lunch to those in attendance, and assist with games and refreshments. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed (this is a great family-friendly service opportunity)! | Saturday, August 11th 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (various shifts) | Beth Elders Beth.elders@manchesterumc.org 636.200.4724 www.manchesterumc.org/sneakers |
| Faith in Action: Saturday of Service | On this statewide Saturday of service, join United Methodists from around Missouri in putting your faith in action to help make a difference in the lives of others! | Saturday, September 8 | Beth Elders Beth.elders@manchesterumc.org 636.200.4724 www.manchesterumc.org/fia |
| Market for Missions (Garage Sale) | Volunteers are needed to assist with MUMC's Market for Missions Garage Sale! Assistance is needed in setting up for the Market and assisting shoppers during the sale. | June 1 & 2 (various shifts available) | Angie Dunlap Aok2fast@hotmail.com 636.220.7242 Jeanine Patton jbpatton@charter.net |
| Fair Trade Market | Volunteers are needed to assist with MUMC's Fair Trade Market! You can lend a hand with the preparations for the Market (beginning in January) or assist during the event. | November 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 (various shifts available) | ftm@manchester.org |
| Gifts in White Weekend | Make a difference in the lives of others in the St. Louis area during this Christmas Season! Gifts in White is a MUMC tradition where new gifts are wrapped in white paper and brought forward during all of our worship services to benefit our Core Mission Initiatives. Volunteers are needed to help receive the gifts in the Narthex, sort & unwrap them after worship, and deliver them to the agencies. |
December 8 & 9 (various shifts available) | Laurie Hopkins 636.230.6423 Marilyn Welch 636.394.6557 |
| Faith in Action: Christmas at the Core Mission Initiatives | Help share the Christmas Spirit with those in need this holiday season by taking part in Christmas service opportunities at our Core Missions – The Bridge – Shalom House – Kingdom House - Epworth Children & Family Services |
TBA | Beth Elders Beth.elders@manchesterumc.org 636.200.4724 |
| Habitat for Humanity – MUMC | Volunteers are needed to assist with building homes for deserving families. | Saturdays: May 5, May 19, June 16, and June 30. Wednesdays throughout the year. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Terry & Barb Zenser zenser@sbcglobal.net 636.394.4608 |
