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.
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 fall semester: August 31st, September 28th, October 26th and November 30th. This will be an ongoing effort.
FUMC is part of the school CAFÉ, which stands for Community and Family Engagement (CAFÉ). Cafés create a network of people that include school administrators, families, government leaders, faith organizations, and local businesses. It has been said that the health of a community follows the health of its schools. By participating in LES Café, we are not only making a positive impact in the lives of students and teachers today, but also helping to build a stronger, healthier Lafayette.
Our First Serve Day at Lafayette Elementary July 21, 2025
September 2025 Teacher Treats October 2025 Teacher Treats
Each month, the FUMC CAFÉ team supports Lafayette Elementary School by providing Teacher Treats, Duty-Free Lunch for Teachers and Morning Motivators that greet children as they get off the bus to begin their day! This is another way that FUMC is Putting Love First!
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.
The Fall Session will begin on Thursday, August 21st. There are several ways that you can help in this ministry through their meals and incentives program.
If you are interested in assisting with this program, or 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] .