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Ministries of the Church

Education and Nurture

  • Sunday Church School for children and youth, pre-school through High School
  • Women In Spiritual Harmony (WISH) - Wednesday morning Bible study and fellowship
  • Short term Adult Study throughout the year
  • Annual summertime Vacation Bible School
  • Monthly luncheon and fellowship for Seniors
  • Monthly United Methodist Women's meeting
  • Weekly lunch fellowship open to all

The Ministry of Music

  • Vibrant and active Adult Choir
  • Youth Choir for grades 6-12
  • Tiny Tune Choir for grades 2-5
  • Music Maker Choir for preschool through first grade

Mission and Outreach

  • Over $14,000 (2003) given in support of denominational ministries
  • Over $3,000 (2003) given in support of local ministry
  • Over $2,500 (2003) given by United Methodist Women for mission work
  • Over $1,000 (2003) given to children and youth attending United Methodist summer camp
  • Participants in the Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen at Phenix Baptist Church
  • Supporters of Project Outreach - Urban ministry at Washington Park UMC, Providence
  • In-Church Food Pantry ministry serves 25-40 families a month
  • Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas gifts program through Angel Tree and in conjunction with the State Department of Children, Youth and Families
  • Annual support of AIDS Care Ocean State
  • Medical Assistance Fund provides grants and loans to congregants and supports medical clinics offering free care to people in need
  • Vacation Bible School food gathering for the Food Pantry

Pastoral Care

  • Full-time pastor under appointment
  • Hospital care
  • Home visiting
  • Support in personal need or crisis
  • Consultation for wedding preparation
  • Baptism instruction
  • Funeral preparation
  • Church administration and small group leadership