The responsibility of the Outreach Commission is to educate the membership of the church to become more sensitive to the needs of others and more involved in providing service in the following ministry work areas:

Hands On- This area encourages volunteer service in short term local projects such as refurbishing an older urban church, installing a kitchen and painting at IHN Centers, lawn care at Ward Home, etc. Volunteers in Mission trips to various areas of the country are also sponsored.

Social Concerns – Keeps the church informed in areas of social and justice issues. Encourages advocacy for positions of the United Methodist Church.

Missions – This area handles the subject of missions for the community and world. Included are: the Alternative Giving Mart, Angel Tree Gifts and SERRV. Significant funding is provided for worldwide mission and support of our mission families.

Ecumenical Affairs – With a direct link to SHIM, provides information of needs, service opportunities, and special interfaith observances.

Hunger - Concentrates on the issues of hunger throughout the community and world. Advocacy of community and worldwide political hunger issues are promoted. The Northside Allegheny Feeding Program, Fill-A-Truck and SHIM food collections, sponsorship of Thanksgiving meals for the needy and the CROP walk are opportunities for the congregation to become personally involved. This work area distributes the annual Thanksgiving offering.

Interfaith Hospitality Network – Provides housing and meals in the church for the homeless through IHN and offers opportunities for congregational involvement.

Health and Welfare – Advocates health issues within the congregation and the local community. Support is provided to those needing help with the health care system. Promotion of a healthy life style is advocated. Volunteers are needed in areas of nursing, minor home repair, transportation, etc.

Special Offerings – The congregation is kept advised of specific local, national and international needs caused by natural disasters, the spread of disease, wars, etc. The collection of funds, which provide relief to effected people, is coordinated through the United Methodist Committee on Relief. 

Our community Caring Network includes:

¨      Child Care Center

¨      Prime Time Adult Day Care Center

¨      Singles Ministries

¨      PEP (People Enjoying People – a program for mentally challenged adults)

Contact Cindy Schneider at the church office for more information on Outreach Ministries.