Serve – UM Church of the Dunes

Serving Others, Locally and Globally

Feeding the Hungry

Church of the Dunes provides volunteers and food to help serve those experiencing food insecurity.

“Brown Bag” non-perishable food gatherings to benefit local pantries (quarterly)
Serve evening meals at Supper House (monthly)
Provide a week of evening meals for Family Promise of the Lakeshore (quarterly)

Gathering to Give

The congregation gathers things like school supplies and hygiene kits to those in need across the globe. Stitching groups meet weekly and knit, crochet, and sew blankets, scarves, hats, and mittens to share with veterans, new parents, patients, and others in need.

Would you like to make a difference?

To learn about upcoming opportunities, watch the Sunday worship bulletin announcements section, the monthly newsletter, or contact the church office.

Would you like to make a financial gift?

“Mission Moment” offerings are held one Sunday each month. Monetary gifts for the highlighted organization are welcomed. A “Hunger Offering” to benefit a local food pantry is also received once each month.

Serving Locally and Globally

Church of the Dunes serves many local organizations with financial support and volunteer time, including Family Promise of the Lakeshore, The Salvation Army, Love In Action Tri-Cities, Mosaic Counseling, Supper House, Habitat for Humanity, and others. The church supports the work of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), which responds with disaster relief all over the world.

Memorial Fund Committee Education Grant

Twice each year, the Memorial Fund Committee considers applications for one-time scholarships of up to $1,000 per applicant.

Click or tap the brown button below for eligibility information and application instructions.