Weston United Methodist Church - MISSIONS COMMITTEE
There are so many hurting in the world. Can a small church in the suburbs make a difference? Our congregation in Weston is making a formidable effort.
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Nicaragua Covenant: Weston UMC strongly supports the Nicaragua Covenant between the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church and Iglesia de Cristo de Nicaragua. Through this partnership, we support programs focusing on health, education, and self-sufficiency. |
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Sister Church in Maranatha, Nicaragua: Our church has been blessed by this partnership which has become a relationship of solidarity, accompaniment, friendship and spiritual growth. A delegation from Weston UMC will be visiting our sisters and brothers in Maranatha this coming June. |
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Sister Church to St. Andrews UMC in Jamaica Plain, MA: Through this sister church connection, our church families are in mission to one another as we share struggles, victories, faith journeys and the Gospel. |
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Bristol Lodge, Waltham, MA: WUMC volunteers prepare and serve a full course meal once a month for the hungry in the basement of the Imanuel UMC in Waltham feeding approximately 60 ~ 80 individuals per month. |
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Salem Economic Ministry, Salem, ME: WUMC is the collection point for approximately ten local United Methodist churches which collect clothing for the Salem Economic Ministries in Salem, ME. Volunteers load the truck and deliver the clothing to this economically depressed community in rural Maine. |
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Hope Flower School, Palestine: We maintain contact via e-mail with school leaders at Hope Flower School and also provide financial support. Members of our congregation were blessed with the opportunity to visit this school which has historically promoted joint projects between the school children of Hope and Jewish children from Israel. |
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Watch Community Development Corporation, Waltham, MA: Weston UMC provides financial assistance to Watch CDC as it provides the community with services including affordable housing, English for employment, and career exploration classes. |
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Christian Children’s Fund: We continue to support Ramakrishna, a young boy from India. We have the opportunity to exchange letters with Ramakrishna, while our annual gift provides him with medical, educational, and nutritional services. |
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REACH, Waltham, MA: In addition to our financial commitment, Weston UMC members collect and deliver items for this Battered Women’s Shelter's “wish list” in an effort to support the critical work of this agency. |
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Sandra's Lodge Sandra's Lodge is an emergency intake family shelter for homeless single mothers and their children. The shelter opened in January of 1999 and is named in memory of a woman who was a former employee of M.H.S.A. and who dedicated much of her short life to helping others. Sandra was a strong advocate for addressing the needs of the homeless, the elderly and the helpless. The program is funded by the Department of Transitional Assistance and provides a safe environment with ancillary services to thirty-five homeless families. The essential goals of the program are to secure permanent, affordable housing for its residents and offer the appropriate support services which will enable the family to function independently. |
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CROP Walk, Church World Service: Proceeds from this inter-denominational event fight hunger both locally and worldwide. Our church is one of hundreds of churches nationwide that participate simultaneously in this annual walk. |
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Head Start Angel Tree, Waltham, MA: During the Season of Advent, angels are place on our church Christmas tree and replaced by gifts for children whose families are struggling financially. |
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Parmenter Hospice Program: Weston UMC contributes annually in support of the extraordinary work done by Parmenter in serving the community. |