Care and Support
This page lists the ministries at First UMC where you can find care and support for yourself or others.
Congregational Care
Responding to God's call to care for one another, the First UMC faith family serves one another in a wide variety of efforts.
Visitation
This ministry provides visits by our pastors and laity to those who are homebound, hospitalized, or in a long-term care facility. We are currently standing up our Stephen Ministry and more details will be coming soon!
Support
Our support ministry focuses on those who are experiencing a low point in their lives and reminds them that they are loved and cared about. This ministry has many aspects such as sending cards, making phone calls, and delivering or hosting meals.
Prayer
The prayer ministry prays faithfully over all prayer requests that are sent to the church along with providing prayer blankets. Over the course of the year, the ministry team also prays specifically for each person in our faith family.
Community Care
These ministries have a primary focus of caring for those in our community and around the world.
Community Outreach Ministry
Our Community Outreach Ministry is staffed by teams of volunteers working to assist individuals and families in crisis.
Monday Meal
A hot meal is provided every Monday at 4:00 p.m. by a team of volunteers for those who are homeless and/or hungry. The meal is served is the Bethany Room located in our Bell Hall.
Monday Worship and Communion
Each Monday at 3:30 p.m., a brief worship service is held for anyone wishing to attend. The service is held in the Bethany Room located in our Bell Hall. Holy Communion is offered each week.
Helping Hands Clinic
Every Monday starting at 2:30 p.m., our mission partner provides comprehensive health services, clothes, and a meal for those in need in our community. The clinic is located next to First UMC at 509 NE 1st Street.
Women Empowerment Program
This program is part of the services offered by the Helping Hands Clinic providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive social environment just for women. This program meets every Monday starting at 2:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Helping Hands Clinic.
Support Groups
Support groups provide a safe place for those who are journeying through grief, combating illness, going through divorce or separation, caring for family members, or experiencing any of life's challenges. We don't publicize the support groups that meet at First UMC, so please contact the support group directly. If you are looking for a support group or have any questions for us, please use the contact form below.