Central United Methodist Church of Decatur AL
Serve in the Community

Serve our Community

There are many opportunities to reach out and share with those in need in our community. We highlight these agencies in the hope that you and your family will find ways to share the love of Christ in action this year.
 
Promise House (Christmas gift that gives twice)

It’s getting close to Christmas, and here is a gift idea that blesses twice. Promise Homes is related to the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church and provides caring homes for the intellectually challenged. A gift of at least $10 in honor or memory of a friend or family member blesses that individual as well as those living in one of our Promise Homes. Send your gift by December 15 to: Promise Homes, PO Box 1927, Decatur, AL 35602. You will receive an acknowledgement of your gift, and a card will be sent to the person you are gifting so they will receive it before Christmas. If you prefer to send the cards yourself, we will mail you the number of cards you request.

 
Volunteer Center of Morgan Co.
-Contact: Jessica Nelson, 355-8628, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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How you can help for the holidays

Teen Christmas Assistance provides Christmas gifts to teens, ages 13-18, whose families are experiencing a financial hardship and cannot afford to buy presents. Adopt a teen from the angel tree in the fountain area at Central. Wrapped and labeled presents should be brought to the Volunteer Center by November 29.

Can-A-Thon is the annual food can collection that provides food to local agencies in Morgan County to help people in our community. This year’s date is December 8. Start now collecting canned goods! Volunteers will also be needed the day of the Can-A-Thon. Contact The Volunteer Center if you can help.

Holiday Hope Chest provides little treasure boxes to brighten the holidays of youth in Morgan County. Wrapped and labeled shoeboxes are due at the Volunteer Center on November 29. There may also be a need for volunteers to distribute the Holiday Hope Chests. If you missed the Shoeboxes for Honduras, here is your chance to brighten someone’s Christmas!

 
Job and Career Networking Club
-contact: Deborah Ashley at 256-783-9927 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
Volunteers are needed for the new Job and Career Networking Club of Decatur. This group will be helping people who are looking for jobs or changing careers find those who are looking to hire.

The group will meet at First Baptist Church on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM. Here are some of the volunteer needs:
Greeters
Membership/Resume Book Coordinator
Recorder

     

Facilities Coordinator
Resume Coaches
Refreshment Coordinator
Volunteer speakers

 
Neighborhood Christian Center
-Contact: Pamela Bolding, 351-7633, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
       What's needed NOW:
          -We need food, hygiene items, household, clothes, etc. (detailed list)
 
         -Volunteers:
               Shop with clients on Monday & Wednesday mornings from 9am-12pm
               Sort and organize the in-kind goods that we receive
               Teaching classes, mentoring, etc
 
          -This Summer :
                Prepare lunch daily for the NCC Arts Summer Youth that work for us. We usually feed around
        12-14. The meals are usually sandwiches, pizza, home cooked, fast food, etc.
 
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West Decatur Elementary School
    What's needed NOW:
       -Spring Fling at West Decatur is May 13 from 3:00-6:00pm and they need people to help serve food
         or help with games/activites.

Hospice of the Valley
-Contact: Debbie McGregor, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
    What's needed NOW
       -Patients are given balloon gift bags for their birthday, the caregiver’s birthday, and when it is their
         wedding anniversary.
        items needed:
           Small birthday and anniversary gift bags
           Tissue paper
           Small items for gift bags (appropriate items like chap stick, socks, lotion, small picture frames,
           gum, tissue, crossword/hidden word books, ink pens, antibacterial hand cleanser)
    Mental Health Association
    -Contact: Sue Brantley, 353-1160, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
     
    Community Action Partnership
    -Contact: Cindy Anderson, 260-3108, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
      Committee on Church Cooperation
      -Contact: Gayle Monk, 355-8893

      There are many opportunities to become involved in ministry. Don't be intimidated by the variety of choices. Contact the leaders of each ministry for more information.
       
      “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded.
      -Jesus, as accounted in Matthew 28
       
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