Ministries

CONGRATULATIONS to the "Feeding Ministry", spearheaded by Carrie Banachowski and Arlene McCrehan. They have surpassed  the 1500 bag threshold! Church and community friends meet every week to fill bags with nutritious food items that are then delivered to Gaithersburg Middle School. On Fridays kids receive bags of  healthy food to eat over the weekend. This ministry began as a vision by church members and has spread to the Washington Grove community. Neighbors have stepped up to contribute every week and join in the fun of packing the bags for the kids. 

This year we were asked to provide 80 backpacks, (up from 40 last year), filled with school supplies to make sure every child has what they need to start off the school year. Our church and the generous Washington Grove community responded by meeting the goal in only a few days and we were able to deliver the back packs in time for the first day of school!

Remember to purchase extra items of non-perishable food to bring to the church. The food donated and collected in the community is delivered to St. Martins food pantry who then distributes it to local families in need.

We support homeless shelters in Montgomery County with clothing and other supplies. Lisa Bielen organizes our annual "Angel Tree Project" which provides Christmas presents to many residents who might not otherwise receive gifts during the holidays.

We care deeply about racial justice and support programs that address racism through voting rights and educational change. 

We help financially support the worldwide humanitarian relief provided by the Methodist Church. In the face of natural disasters and any form of human suffering. UMCOR is currently providing humanitarian aid to people around the world.  A grant to EL REFUGIO is helping provide support for families of immigrants detained at our borders.  UMCOR is helping build fresh water collection systems for three healthcare facilities in East Congo.