Mission & Outreach
Our vision of “Putting Love First” focuses us on serving God through the way in which we serve one another. Mission is the way we offer the love of Christ to those in need. Outreach is the way that we connect with our community.
Opportunities to serve in mission are offered on a regular basis and will be announced with our other events.
Outreach events are offered as a way to intentionally connect with our community and invite others to join us on the faith journey.
United Christian Outreach – First Sunday Food Drive
On the first Sunday of each month, donations are accepted to assist the mission of United Christian Outreach.
The most needed items are Jiffy Cornbread mix, Jellies/Jams in non-breakable containers, small bags of Sugar, Flour or Rice, and canned meat meals such as Spaghetti and meatballs.
You are welcome to make a financial donation through online giving on our website. Be sure to designate your gift to UCO.
Escape from Poverty
Escape from Poverty’s Mission is to ignite hope, success and transformation by empowering impoverished families to Escape from Poverty by providing power courses, relationships, and motivation within faith-based communities.
On May 18th, Escape From Poverty had their graduation celebration for 2023. There were four participants who successfully completed the course and received their graduation certificates. FUMC is fortunate to be able to play a part in this process. We would like to express our appreciation to Jeff Ray for the many hours he has shared to help others. We would also like to thank all who assisted in preparing meals, donating financially and those who shared their time and talents with the children of participants.
The next session of Escape From Poverty will begin in August of this year. Watch for further information in the near future.
If you have any general questions about the program, please contact Teresa Robertson, Executive Director of Escape From Poverty at (337) 984-4858 or via email at [email protected] .
UL WESLEY CAMPUS CUPBOARD COLLECTION SUNDAY
FUMC is a partner in helping to combat the food insecurities on the UL Campus. Support the Wesley Foundation and the Campus Cupboard on the last Sunday of each month with your donation of “helper” meals (hamburger/tuna/chicken helper).This is a nonprofit pantry specifically for students at ULL.
You can place your donations in Room 205 on the Second Level, and they will be picked up for delivery to the Campus Cupboard during the upcoming collection weeks for the spring semester: February 27th, March 27th and April 24th. This will be an ongoing effort.
The Clinton Street Pantry serves people in the downtown area who are in need of assistance with free food, clothing and personal items.
Clinton Street Pantry Current Needs
TOILETRIES and FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
The Pantry is located at 124 Clinton Street in downtown Lafayette.
Donations can be delivered directly to the drop-off location on the front porch at the Clinton Street address. Donations can also be placed in the Clinton Street Pantry bins at FUMC located in the foyer of the front entrance of the Sanctuary or by the elevator on the third floor. Thank you for your support.