Missions & Outreach News
Mission work is woven into the fabric of our church. Many of the groups, classes, organizations and age-related ministries are engaged in reaching out in the name of Christ. In addition, our Missions Committee helps connect people from the congregation and the community to those most vulnerable and in need. Our mission work includes opportunities locally to touch the lives of our neighbors, and globally to share the love of Christ across the globe. There is a chance for everyone to participate through giving and hands-on ministry. We are the hands of Christ! Come, help make a difference!
For additional information, please contact Rev. Ann McClellan at annm@fumc-cs.org, 719-471-8522, ext.214. If you would like to volunteer for any of our mission and outreach activities, please submit the Volunteer Sign-Up Form on this page.
MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
The "Food Pantry" mission focus for December is Westside CARES.
Westside CARES is a volunteer-driven interfaith organization that provides care and compassion to over 22,000 neighbors each year. Powered by their 21-member faith communities, more than 400 volunteers, dozens of community partners, and 1,000+ donors from every religious tradition, every income level, and every political stripe who agree on one central tenet: “we can, and should, do better for our neighbors”.
Thanks in large part to their dedicated staff and community partners, they have not missed a single day of service since the onset of the pandemic, and they have been able to expand programs in response to increasing community need. Specifically, Westside CARES has increased its pantry operations by 250% since the pandemic started. As other organizations were closing or suspending programs, Westside CARES stepped into crucial community gaps to help keep people housed and healthy.
When considering donations, please provide only unopened/unexpired packages of non-perishable FOOD items. (No clothing donations, please.)
Donations may be dropped off at the church in the missions donation box found by the St. Vrain entrance. Thank you for your support!