Our Community

Candler is a small town just west of Asheville, in the mountains of western North Carolina. The Candler community is a diverse place with many programs that reach out to help others and foster the continued growth and development of individuals of all ages. Montmorenci is proud to do all we can to promote these organizations and programs that improve the lives of those around us.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scout troops from the WNC Pisgah council meet weekly at Montmorenci and many other churches and locations in the Candler Community. This website was created as a Girl Scout Gold Award project.

To learn more about our local Girl Scouts visit
www.girlscoutswnc.org


Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

Courage, character, honesty, respect, and leadership are a few of the timeless values that Scouting has been teaching young people for almost 100 years. The Scouting experience prepares young people to meet various challenges, not only in times of crisis, but in everyday life. Several Cub and Boy Scout troops meet at Montmorenci through the week as well as in the surrounding area. Eagle Scout projects created both the Nature Trail at Montmorenci and the Handicapped Access Ramp behind the church.

For more information about local Boy Scouts visit
www.danielboonecouncil.org


Mountain Area Child and Family Center

The West location of MACFC is on the lower floor of Montmorenci United Methodist Church. The Mountain Area Child and Family Center, a 5 Star Center, is a model learning environment where young children thrive, families flourish, and early childhood professionals excel. MACFC is the Early Head Start provider for all Buncombe County schools excluding Emma and Johnston. This national program is designed to serve low-income children ages 0-3 and pregnant mothers.

They maintain a blended program, "all children, no matter what their economic circumstance, deserve the early care and educational experience found at MACFC. We also believe appreciation for others and learning is enhanced when we work and play with those who are both like us and different in some ways. Our program includes children of different ability levels and gender, as well as those of diverse cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. This commitment to blending forms a foundational piece of our philosophy.

Learn more at www.macfc.org


B.E.A.R. Closet at Snow Hill

Baby Equipment and Resource Closet.
"Loaning baby equipment because Jesus loves you and your little child."
Items are loaned for three months with the exception of cribs, car/booster seats, strollers, highchairs, etc.
Ministry is open every Tuesday from 2-7P.M. at Snow Hill United Methodist Church.

This ministry accepts donations of NEW car seats, booster seats, and crib mattresses. Donations of baby bottle, nipples, and diaper bags, batteries, newborn baby kits, equipment and clothes (sizes infant to 6T). They need volunteers to clean baby equipment, man the closet when it is open, provide refreshements and spread the word.

For more information or to get involved, call Snow Hill at 828-667-1171


Hominy Baptist Day Stay

Adult Day Care is the provision of an organized program of services during the day in a community group setting for the purpose of supporting adults personal independence and promoting their social, physical, and emotional well being. The Adult Day Care programs in Buncombe County are licensed by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services and monitored by the local Social Service Agency,

For more on Adult Day Care visit
Buncombe County Social Services


UMAR

UMAR has been developing and managing group homes for adults with developmental disabilities for more than 20 years. There mission is "Through person-centered planning, promote independence and growth, in a supportive environment, for individuals with developmental and associated disabilities; and advocate for community inclusion." By supporting UMAR, you can join efforts to open doors to a life of opportunity.

For more information visit: www.umarinfo.com


Disaster Relief

UMCOR is the United Methodist Committee on Relief. We are the hands and feet of UMCOR, individuals, churches, districts, conferences are all a part of the web of helping in the wake of a disaster. Our church has worked with the many other churches in the Candler/Ashevlle community to provide relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the floods that devasted WNC in 2004, after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and many other disasters. Together, we can make a difference through our immediate response and our long term efforts to aid those in need. To learn how to help or recieve help in the event of a disaster, contact any of the churches in the WNC Conference to learn about their disaster relief plan.