MISSIONS MINISTRIES

Project Outreach

We are supporting Project Outreach’s new Open Closet Economy Shop, so as you clean, please bring in:  Clothing, shoes and accessories for all ages and seasons, glassware and dishes, pots and  pans, utensils and flatware, home decor, sheets, blankets and curtains, games and toys, books and magazines, CD’s and DVD’s.


Calling All Volunteers

There is now an easy way to find out about the many opportunities for volunteering both inside and outside of the Church.  The Missions Ministry has created an email system that will notify potential volunteers of all new opportunities and allow them to sign up, ask questions or share their experiences.  To participate, either visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/egumcvolunteers/ or send an empty email to: egumcvolunteers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.   All registered volunteers will receive email notification as new opportunities become available and can respond to the email to sign up.  You can also visit the web site to find information on all the current and past opportunities.  Volunteer opportunities may include church events, food bank or food pantry needs, community assistance events and anything that we find that may suit the talents of our EGUMC volunteer community.  There is no obligation for signing up.  You can participate in as many or as few opportunities as you like.  We encourage you to join and become part of the community!  If you have questions please see Mark Truman or any member of the Missions Ministry or email mtruman42@gmail.com.

The Helping Hands Ministry would like EGUMC to be aware that our ministry was begun in a spirit of Ecumenism and that one needn't be a member of EGUMC or of ANY Church in order to receive our services; we serve the local community at-large. There are limitations to the nature and scope of projects we are able to reasonably undertake, but we can also suggest alternative strategies and/or vendors as needed.  Please feel free to call for more information or on-site consultation:  Wheeler Van Brocklin (401) 640-9142 or Paul Buterbaugh (401) 374-2774


East Greenwich Interfaith Food Cupboard

 The Interfaith Food Cupboard, located in St Luke’s Parish house on Peirce Street, is open from 10:30 AM -12:00 noon each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The service is available to any East Greenwich resident, member of an East Greenwich congregation, referral from a clergy or someone in need of emergency food.   We are currently asking for donations of the following food products: canned ham, chicken or fish, cereal, oatmeal, canned fruit, soups, pasta sauce, juice and juice boxes, jam/jelly and crackers. Other products that we always need include staples like cooking oil, mayonnaise, salad dressing, mustard, sugar, flour, coffee, tea, etc.     If you would like to make a cash donation rather than food, your check can be sent to your clergy or directly to the EGIFC.  We have a very dedicated volunteer staff and on their behalf, we thank you for your support of the East Greenwich Interfaith Food Cupboard.      Chris and Steve Bartlett

Do You Want to Serve?  Help Wanted!  The Missions Ministry is seeking a self-motivated, compassionate leader to oversee EGUMC’s involvement in Christ's Community Dinner.  Our goal is to host the community dinner, held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, three to four times per year.  The person (or couple of people) who takes this on will have full support of the Missions Ministry and we will help recruit volunteers to work together to serve our community’s neediest.  If you are interested or simply want to learn more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Leah DeCesare at: Leah@motherscircle.net or 398-2944


Toiletries Collection for Mathewson Street UMC:  The Missions Ministry is holding an ongoing collection of new unused  basic personal hygiene items which will be given to the urban poor who  are served by the Mathewson Street United Methodist Church in Providence.  They are in need  of soap, shampoo, deodorant, combs, hairbrushes, and especially  toothbrushes and toothpaste. A great way to contribute is to save the  items provided by hotels. Donated items can be left in the box in the  church work room or can be given to any member of the Missions  Ministry. Thanks!