WUMC and WDS are collecting items for Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC).

If you would like to make a donation, please choose from the following:
· Wish Lists: Amazon.com (https://tinyurl.com/3e3t2y78) and Chewy.com (https://tinyurl.com/2p9388v4)

· Linens—Blankets, Towels, Sheets, Comforters
· Throw Rugs
· Turkey Baby Food
· Dog collars, leashes
· Dog treats/biscuits
· Friskies Pate
· Cat toys

Reinhart Guest House is very grateful to WUMC for our continued support of the Guest House mission. Some of their top wish list needs are K-cups (regular and decaf coffee, tea, and hot chocolate), hand soap, bar soap, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, and individual snack and breakfast items and other non-perishable food items. Small denomination gift cards allow staff to address immediate needs that may not be in-kind donations.

You may place any donations in the Mission Bin as you enter the rear double doors. There are also groups of volunteers that help with cleaning and organizing around the house, making cards and care bags for families, and many more opportunities.

Let Mission Co-Chairs, Sheri McGavic and Jennifer Perry know if you have any questions.

Volunteer to extend the communion table to people in the congregation who cannot attend church in person. Deliver and serve communion after worship on the first Sunday of each month. Communion kits with complete instructions will be provided, so all you need is time to visit and serve!

Churches of the Virginia Conference are asked to join in prayer for the people of Turkey and Syria who are experiencing despair and to join collective giving through our connectional system. Join in giving to UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery fund online or by sending your donations to the Virginia Conference Business Office (P.O. Box 5606 Glen Allen, VA 23058).

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responds to natural or civil disasters of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on its own. When disaster strikes, it is local churches that provide the first response to their communities.

You may send a check to the Virginia Conference (PO Box 5605, Glen Allen, VA 23058) earmarked Advance #901670 to assist people in Texas and other states.

Specific questions about this Advance project may be directed to Lara S. Martin at lmartin@umcor.org.

920 Maybeury Dr, Richmond, VA 23229

Donation Drop Off: 9:30-11am Sunday, Monday & Wednesday. Look for the drop-off bin in the outdoor breezeway by the parking lot.

HIGH DEMAND NEEDS include canned beans, canned vegetables, canned fruit, rice, mashed potatoes, cereal, granola bars, peanut butter and jelly, shelf stable milk, canned tuna, paper bags with handles

St. Mary's Hospital's NICU and MIU departments are always in need of baby blankets (knit, crochet, fleece, sewn). And the church is in desperate need of more prayer shawls.

No special pattern. In fact, you may have a pattern already or we can get one for you. All that is required is your love of crafting a much-needed item for our community. Any youth who make a fleece baby blanket will receive two hours of community service credit.

Betsy Manson has graciously offered to teach knitting to anyone who wishes to participate.

Contact Sheri McGavic for more information.

A special part of WDS is being a mission of Westhampton United Methodist Church. WDS is always looking for opportunities to welcome WUMC members into the classrooms! Volunteer as a playdough helper, Mystery Reader, or greeter at our WDS Chapels & events.

Contact Alex Strabley to sign up!

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, you may contribute to humanitarian assistance through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). 100% of these funds will assist those in Ukraine as well as those Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries.

Donations to help the people of Ukraine can be made to the UMCOR’s International Disaster Response and Recovery through Advance #982450.

United Methodist Global Ministries’ Advance #14053A supports pastors in Ukraine and Moldova.