Nomads 2019: Nomads are volunteers who take an RV and go where help is needed. Click on the following link for information on Rod and Janie Reeder’s 2019 Nomad journey: Newark FUMC Nomad 2019
Within our faith community our service includes:
Family Promise of Wayne County: A non-denominational organization dedicated to helping children and their families move from homelessness to sustainable independence. This program is new to Wayne County in the fall of 2018.
Praise the Lord: Our first family has graduated from the program and is living in their new home in Sodus. A new family is in the program that we are helping.
We need more volunteers to be at the Day Center in Lyons during the day and to support Host churches with meals, hospitality and over-night coverage. If you are interested in being a volunteer, contact Elsie Dedrick. Training will be done at our church. (Newark First UMC).
Newsletters can be found at http://fpwayne.org For more information, please contact Elsie Dedrick.
Handy Man Ministries: The Newark First UMC Handy Man Ministries is a group of men who meet at the church the second Saturday of each month at 8:00am for fellowship and to complete various projects for our members and throughout the community.
Caring and Sharing: The Newark First UMC Caring and Sharing group meets Thursdays at 10:00am at the church. This group provides cards and prayers to those in need. Gift bags of personal items are provided for Hannick Hall’s women in need overcoming addiction.
Food Pantries: Click here to access a list of local Food Pantries. https://newarkfirstumc.org/local-food-pantries/
And,
– Nomads are volunteers who take an RV and go where help is needed.
– United Women in Faith (more information found on the UWF page under “Ministries”)
– Lunches at Emmanuel UMC: We help cook and serve free lunch each week.
– DeMay Living Center – in addition to help leading worship, we have visitation volunteers.
– Hospital – You will often find our members volunteering at the information area.
There are a variety of organizations that use our building to build a better world and serve the common good. We believe it is part of our community service to make space available for this purpose!
– Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
– MOMS Club – Just because you’re a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean you always have to stay at home. Visit their website for more information and meeting time.
– Girl and Boy Scouts use our facility, weekly!
– Together in Christ (TIC) Community Christmas Dinner: Together In Christ is a group of representatives from all of the local churches in the Newark Community. We host dinner.
– Finger Lakes Parenting Network, Inc. uses our building to meet and build strong relationships.