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Outreach & Missions

PictureOn Aug. 23, 2015, FUMC had a dunk tank to help raise funds to buy a fire truck for the Northern Cheyenne reservation in Montana. Here's Rev. Kim ready for the plunge, as kids and adults took turns throwing the ball. We raised over $600 that day.
First United Methodist Church is very actively involved in a variety of mission projects.  Some projects involve us through hands-on volunteering.  Others involve us through fundraising.  Many do both.  We welcome your participation!

M
onthly Mission Emphases
Each month at First United Methodist Church, we highlight a monthly mission project. Loose change in the offering plates and monies designated for that project are given as a gift from our church.  On the second Sunday of each month, a 3-minute Mission Emphasis is given during worship, highlighting the local charity or denominational mission project for that month. This year's mission projects are the following. 
2023
January - Souper Bowl of Caring (Catholic Community Services Food Pantry) 
February -  Teachers' Fund (to support classroom expenses of our FUMC public school teachers)
March - Pinecliff UM Camp (near Coaldale, UT)
April - UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief)
May -  United Methodist Men's (Stobaugh) Scholarship Fund

June - Native American School Supplies
July - Pastor's Discretionary Fund
August - Pura Vida Student Scholarships
September - Diaper Drive 

October - Veterans Home Activities Fund
November - Sub for Santa (Christmas gifts for Utah Foster Kids)

December - Lantern House (homeless shelter)



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  • Welcome!
    • First Time Visitor
  • WORSHIP
    • Sermons by Rev. Kim James
    • Worship Services
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Ministries
    • Outreach & Missions >
      • 2023 Mission Emphases
      • Cuban Immigration Ministry
      • Past Mission Projects
      • Mission Advocacy
    • Adult Ministries >
      • Adult Sun & Fri Classes
      • Bible Reading Resources
      • Book Talk
      • Choirs
      • Lay Servant Ministries
      • United Methodist Women >
        • United Methodist Women
      • United Methodist Men
      • Yoga & Meditation
    • Children's Ministries >
      • Christian Education
      • Girl Scouts
    • Church Camp
    • Garden & Bees
    • Volunteer Ministries
  • About Us
    • Staff & Contact
    • News & Calendar
    • Beliefs & Purpose
    • Celebrating our History >
      • History of FUMC
      • Digital Archives History
      • Heritage Sunday 2016
    • United Methodist Links
    • Community Links
  • Donate