UMAR
UMAR currently serves over 200 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Western North Carolina. They also operate 22 group homes and 8 apartments all across Western North Carolina. For additional information, visit their website at http://www.umarinfo.com. | Angel Food Ministry
Weddington Church has adopted the Angel Food Ministry program by having Weddington Church become a Host Site for this national program. Every month Angel Food creates a menu worth about $65 and sells it to our neighbors for just $30. For more information please visit our Angel Food Ministry Page or contact Lisa Hojnowski. |
Blood Drives
Organizes quarterly Red Cross blood drives.
For more information please contact Teresa Keisler at 704-661-9019. | Boy Scouts Troop 99
Cub Scouts Pack 99
Build character and fitness of boys.
For more information please contact Mike Wilson at 704-651-3181 or visit their website at NCPack99.org |
Building Brothers
This annual trip to John's Island, South Carolina (our Judea) provides a "doing" opportunity for Christian men to put their faith into action through the building of homes for the economically challenged. "Building Brothers" creates an environment wherein men will establish positive spiritual relationships with other men through an extended shared experience of 4 days. This ministry is all about encouragement, both to those whom we help and to each other. A servant's heart is required.
For more information, contact Lloyd Briggs at (704) 806-6752 or labinc1@aol.com.
| Building Teams
Build and repair homes for displaced and homeless. If you can carry a board, you can become involved.
For more information please contact Lloyd Briggs at 704-806-6752 |
Charlotte Rescue Mission
The Charlotte Rescue Mission ministers the Good News of Christianity to individuals caught in cycles of poverty, hopelessness and chemical addictions by meeting their spiritual, physical, social, psychological and vocational needs.
| CHOICE Ministry (Angel Tree)
CHOICE (Children, Hope, Obedience, Integrity, Caring, Encouragement) is a program which mentors children in Union County whose parent is incarcerated in a local jail or prison.
For more information please contact JoAnn McClain at 704-843-3446. |
Church & Society
Committee of concerned individuals who feel compelled by God to address social and political issues affecting the church and society by keeping the church informed and educated. Issues include, but are not limited to, abortion, gambling, pornography, violence, and constitutional rights.
No coordinator. | Community Shelter
Also known as the Soup Kitchen. Provides temporary shelter for homeless. Opportunity to provide meals on a schedule to the community shelter. Weddington Church has the third Thursday of every month.
For more information please contact Kristi Hooks at 704-362-8561. |
Covenant Prison Ministry
Donate Bibles to inmates. Regularly meet with inmates. Participate in crusades. Christmas cards for inmates.
For more information contact the "Jay Emry Class" or Bill Lowe at 704-846-1636. | Gleaners Ministry
Assist with providing food to the hungry and homeless. Local farmers provide fields for Gleaners to gather what has been left in those fields.
For more information please contact Max Falk at 704-821-4009. |
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian non-profit organization that builds homes for lower-income families. Our mission is "A decent home in a decent community for God's people in need". Volunteer opportunities exist in warehouse facilities, restore outlets, and actual home construction throughout Mecklenburg and Union counties.
| HELP Crisis Pregnancy Monroe
Supporting women in crisis pregnancy situations. Collect items for donation.
For more information please contact Sandy Rogers at (704) 243-1001. |
Hosana Cristiano UMC Centro
Outreach to hispanic community through the UMC in Monroe.
For more information please contact Rev. Diana Wineger-Rayo at 704-283-8664. | McDowell Missions Project
Annual McDowell County West Virginia outreach to poor. |
Meals on Wheels
Community Outreach that provides hot meals to the elderly. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals on a monthly schedule. Pick up meals at Indian Trail UMC.
For more information please contact Charissa Wick at (704) 243-7387. | Medical-Dental Mission
Organizing annual dental outreach to poor in Union County. Also we have a fund-raiser bike-a-thon to support this.
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Operation Christmas Child
Through Samaritan's Purse, supports needy children around the world. Gift boxes are given to OCC and are distributed by SP world wide.
| Operation Reach Out
Program dedicated to reaching the poor. Items are collected at the church and delivered to the Union County distribution center.
For more information please contact Betsy Wollner at 704-289-8633. |
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN)
RAIN engages the community to transform lives and promote respect and dignity for all people touched by the AIDS crisis through compassionate care, education and leadership development.
| Repair Teams
Our goal is to be an active participant in the elimination of substandard homes and ministry facilities in the local area (our Jerusalem). These teams will, upon request and as directed by the church, assist individuals and ministries in need on a project-by-project basis. All skill levels are welcome.
For more information, contact Lloyd Briggs at (704) 806-6752 or labinc1@aol.com. |
| Restoration House
Christ-centered ministry in Monroe helping men rebuild their lives through a residency program which allows God to heal emotional scars and restore their families while learning life skills.
For more information please contact:
Dom Duarte at 704-309-3419,
or write them at:
PO Box 3046
Monroe, NC 28111 |
South Providence School
Supporting students at South Providence School.
For more information please contact Sandi Vinton at 704-843-6947. | Wycliffe Bible Translators/JAARS
Through partnerships worldwide, JAARS provides quality technical support services and resources to speed Bible translation for all people. Wycliffe supports churches worldwide in providing a Bible in every language. There are many opportunities to volunteer at JAARS near Waxhaw.
For more information please contact:
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