The Mission Barn has a new location and is hosting an open house on Sunday, March 26, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, with a presentation at 3:00 pm.
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This Sunday, the United Methodist Church celebrates Human Relations Day as a means of furthering the development of better human relations by involving congregations in community and youth outreach programs and social justice ministries in the US and throughout the world.
The special offering on October 17th is designated for work within WPAUMC, including “VIMships” to those in need of funding for their mission work.
Save the date! From July 27th to August 7th, United Methodist Volunteer in Mission (UMVIM) will be running Summer Mission Academy serving all.
As most physical mission trips have been put on hold, UMVIM has provided opportunities to go virtual and visit various mission areas around the globe. Check out a trip or two.
The WPAUMC is happy to announce that it is taking applications for a Young Adult Mission Journey to the Blackfeet Nation in Montana July 3-12, 2021.
Teams are still forming for many volunteer opportunities; storm clean up continues in Puerto Rico and mainland USA. Links to these opportunities are through https://www.wpaumc.org/VIMsites and https://www.wpaumc.org/Opportunities. Some VIM Scholarships are available to help with expenses.
If you are interested in being a part of a mission team from WPAUMC, check https://www.wpaumc.org/Opportunities to see what missions are being planned. The list can change frequently. VIM Scholarships may be available to help with costs—application via https://www.wpaumc.org/vimprocess.
Whether you have interest in leading a domestic team or international team or just want to know the best VIM practices, there will be a training session offered at the Cranberry Conference Center on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 10 am to 3 pm.
VIM recognizes the important work of putting Christian love into action across the globe. The special offering on October 20th is designated for work within WPAUMC. To give, include your additional gift with your regular offering or EasyTithe, marking “VIM”.
Teams are forming for 2019 mission trips to Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Bahamas, Louisiana, and Zimbabwe. The age requirements vary, as do the costs. VIMships (Volunteer in Mission grants) may be available.
VIM recognizes the important work of putting Christian love into action across the globe. The special offering on October 21st is designated for work within WPAUMC. To give, include your additional gift with your regular offering, marking VIM; or you may use EasyTithe via the web or the app, again indicating VIM on your gift.