Missions and Outreach
Our partnerships to help the vulnerable are some of the core ministries of our church that guides our membership in ways to participate in missions and ministries in our local, national, and global communities.
MISSION PARTNERS
Focus projects include Austin Street Center, Plano Overnight Warming Center, Family Literacy Center, Rose Dunbar School of Liberia, Synergy Wesley Foundation, Carolyn Bukhair Elementary School, and The Network of Community Ministries. Also we support established organizations such as United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). We partner with the Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON) organization as a satellite location that provides legal assistance periodically for immigrants..
Our missions and outreach include the following organizations and ministries:
REFUGEE MINISTRY - In partnership with Church World Services, Arapaho UMC provides new and gently used furniture and household items to newly established refugee families. We work with the caseworker to help get the families enrolled in community services that help them thrive in their new environment.
AUSTIN STREET CENTER - Quarterly, the people of Arapaho UMC prepare and serve breakfast and lunch items for our unhoused neighbors at Austin Street Center in downtown Dallas.
JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS (JFON) - JFON offers free and affordable, high-quality immigration legal services, provides education to the public, and engages in advocacy with and for our immigrant neighbors.
CARE PORTAL - CarePortal is a platform that allows CPS caseworkers to request needs for families who are at risk of separation. Examples include providing bedroom furniture, bedding, clothes, child safety supplies like car seats, and much more.
PLANO OVERNIGHT WARMING STATION (POWS) - POWS is a program that provides shelter for our unhoused neighbors on cold winter nights. Volunteers assist with transportation, meals, registration, set up, tear down, medical needs, clothing closet, and showers.
NETWORK OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES - Network serves individuals and families who live within RISD zip code areas, and has a mission to care, coach, and empower neighbors in need as they seek an improved quality of life.
OPEN MESA AT LA MIRADA - AUMC volunteers assist with monthly meals, programming, school supplies, and gifts at Christmas Time for the community living in the La Mirada Apartment complex.
Do you want to get involved with one of these ministries?
Contact Pastor Cathy Sweeney: cathy@arapahoumc.org.
THE MISSIONS FUND
The Missions Fund allows Arapaho United Methodist Church to answer God’s call to care for our neighbors in greatest need through monetary contributions to local nonprofit organizations. We recognize the impact we make is greater together. The Missions Fund brings us together to financially support our church’s mission and outreach partners who are most effectively serving our communities.