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Mission & OutreachLocalV-Team Teams telephone visitors within 36 hours of that person or persons having visited Faith UMC. Contact Maureen Krinke, 651-636-4383. Simpson Shelter Hot Meal The first Sunday of every month, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., a hot meal is made at Faith and taken to Simpson Shelter in south Minneapolis where it is set up and served. We are asking for home-made dessert bars so we can provide an extra treat to those who utilize this program. Contact Kay Kramer, 612-781-0277 or Chris Dexter, 612-644-2518 Meals on Wheels On the first Wednesday of every month, Faith members and friends meet at the Taylor Street campus of Northeast United Methodist Church (the combined Trinity-Grace church) at 11:15 a.m. to deliver hot meals to shut-ins. Children are welcome to accompany you. Volunteers needed. Contact Mari Donaldson, 651-633-683. Food Shelves Faith UMC collects nonperishable food items all year long for the Northeast Emergency Depot (NEED) in Columbia Heights and the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf in New Brighton. The collection box is in the entry way by the parking lot. Contact Mary Ann Fitzer, 763-572-8248. North East Senior Citizen Resource Center (NESCRC) The North East Senior Citizen Resource Center, Inc. connects seniors to their neighbors, supporting lifelong learning, community service, and living independently with dignity. This organization has several programs for seniors, such as: 1) Fall and Spring Clean Up Days when volunteers do raking, yard cleanup, etc., 2) Provide rides to medical appointments, treatment centers, grocery stores, etc., and 3) Help with questions about Medicare or other medical bills. If you need help, or you can volunteer to help, please contact Kay Acton, 763-571-5005. Eastside Thrift Store Four times a year, help is needed to sort and sell items at the store located at 1900 Central Ave. NE. You may also contribute clothing, household items, toys, etc. Take items to the back door of the store. Hours are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact Laura Murphy, 612-789-0600. Social Justice Issues If you have concerns or questions about: Affordable Housing- MICAH, Hunger- Bread for the World, or the State Legislature- Joint Religious Legislature Coalition (JRLC), please contact the Mission Outreach Team or Natalie McNall, 612-788-8117. Boy Scouts Troop 153 For more information go to: Scouting at FUMC Cub Scouts Pack 153 For more information go to: Scouting at FUMC
NationalAppalachia Service Project (ASP) Youth serve in mission to Appalachia for one week during the summer months. During this week, they repair and weatherize homes for families to make them warmer, safer, and drier. Contact the Mission and Outreach Team or the Education Office, 612-781-3167, ext. 224. For pictures of their recent fundraiser, bagging groceries at a local CUB store, go to the Photo Albums page. InternationalHeifer Project International Heifer Project provides farm animals to families in third world countries to help end hunger and promote self-sufficiency. Fundraisers and cards are sold throughout the year. Contact Natalie McNall, 612-788-8117. Nicaragua Mission Trips In an effort to better understand and be more closely connected with people across the world, Faith UMC has developed a working relationship with Interfaith Service to Latin America (ISLA). Both construction and medical teams are included as part of these trips. Trips fill very quickly- if interested please contact Jon at ISLA, 612-819-8877 or go to the ISLA page for more information.
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