Congregations 4 Children (C4C) is an initiative through our conference that encourages churches to partner with local schools in an effort to help improve K-3 literacy rates, meet basic needs, and encourage parental support. FVUMC is a generous congregation and already provides for our local schools through collection drives, our Clothing Closet, Operation Share, and more. … [Read more...] about Outreach Partnership with Schools – Congregations for Children (C4C)
Missions
Family Promise Offers a Safe Temporary Home
Volunteer Signup for May 27-June 3 Host Week What do you think of when you hear the word “homeless”? An older, scruffy man sleeping on a park bench? A frail woman pushing a shopping cart? What about the families with children? Homeless families are often hidden from our view—they are living in shelters, cars, campgrounds, or doubled up in overcrowded apartments. Did you … [Read more...] about Family Promise Offers a Safe Temporary Home
Spring Fair Trade Store Is April 27-29!
It’s that time of year again: the Fair Trade store is back! What does Fair Trade really mean? Fair Trade is a system that aims to lift artisans and their families out of poverty by paying them a fair wage for their crafts. Fairly traded goods range from coffee to handmade jewelry and are each grown and crafted by underprivileged farmers and artisans around the world. But … [Read more...] about Spring Fair Trade Store Is April 27-29!