Serving the community
Seasonal donation and volunteer opportunities
Contact missions@washparkumc.org with questions or to volunteer.
Serve Breakfast at the Denver Rescue Mission on Saturday, July 16
WPUMC has 7 slots for volunteers to prepare and serve breakfast at the Denver Rescue Mission at the Lawrence Street Community Center. The time slot is: 6:15 to 8:30 a.m. In order to participate, you must have your COVID-19 vaccination.
The mission does have a dress code: Please dress in a manner that is modest and appropriate for working. Please refrain from wearing opened toe shoes, tank-tops, midriff tops, short shorts, and any clothing that is: tight, low-cut, or has controversial imprints. If you are dressed inappropriately, you may be asked to reschedule. A tip for kitchen volunteers: If you wear a hat (and a pony tail for long hair), you will not be required to wear a hairnet. At this time, masks are required.
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WPUMC has 7 slots for volunteers to prepare and serve breakfast at the Denver Rescue Mission at the Lawrence Street Community Center. The time slot is: 6:15 to 8:30 a.m. In order to participate, you must have your COVID-19 vaccination.
The mission does have a dress code: Please dress in a manner that is modest and appropriate for working. Please refrain from wearing opened toe shoes, tank-tops, midriff tops, short shorts, and any clothing that is: tight, low-cut, or has controversial imprints. If you are dressed inappropriately, you may be asked to reschedule. A tip for kitchen volunteers: If you wear a hat (and a pony tail for long hair), you will not be required to wear a hairnet. At this time, masks are required.
Sign Up Below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EA4A629A0FC1-serve2
Help support a local Afghan refugee family
Don Elliott is working with other volunteers to help an Afghan refugee family of 13 (children range from 2 to 25 years old) get settled in the U.S. While we are not permitted to buy goods for the family or give them money, we are permitted to solicit donations from others who would like to help. Right now the family could use a secondhand television to help them improve their very basic English skills. They could also use very short and simple English language books for all reading levels. If any of you have used goods like these that you no longer need and would like to donate them, we could put them to good use. Please email him at delliott957@gmail.com to coordinate donations.
Seasonal Mission Projects
Clothes for Kids – Denver
This is a new mission for WPUMC. The organization’s mission is: Clothes To Kids of Denver proudly provides new and quality used clothing in a boutique setting to Denver area students from low-income or in-crisis families, free of charge. Our vision is that all students will have the clothing they need to feel comfortable, confident and prepared to thrive.
A typical CTKD Wardrobe includes:
This is a new mission for WPUMC. The organization’s mission is: Clothes To Kids of Denver proudly provides new and quality used clothing in a boutique setting to Denver area students from low-income or in-crisis families, free of charge. Our vision is that all students will have the clothing they need to feel comfortable, confident and prepared to thrive.
A typical CTKD Wardrobe includes:
- 5 tops
- 4 bottoms (shorts, pants, skirts and/or dresses)
- 1 additional dress or skirt (optional)
- 5 pairs of new underwear
- 5 pairs of new socks
- 1 bra (optional)
- 1 pair of shoes
- 1 coat or jacket
- Extras (accessories, school supplies, etc – if available)
- All school age sizes
- New or gently used
- Tops
- Bottoms (shorts, pants, skirts and/or dresses)
- Underwear
- Socks
- Shoes
- Coats/jackets
- Accessories
- School supplies
FISH of East Denver
We are running a toiletries and food drive for FISH of East Denver. From 3/10-4/3, we will be collecting the following items for donation:
Toiletries
We are running a toiletries and food drive for FISH of East Denver. From 3/10-4/3, we will be collecting the following items for donation:
Toiletries
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened shampoo
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened conditioner
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened lotion
- deodorant
- toothpaste and toothbrushes
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened mouthwash
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened body wash
- bar soap
- hearty soups and pasta sauces,
- variety canned beans (no black or refried)
- healthy snacks
- hot chocolate
- microwave popcorn packets.
Meal Service at St. Francis Center – Warren Residences
There are opportunities to help cook dinner every two weeks at the St. Francis Center – Warren Residences. The event is located at the old Warren UMC in Cheesman Park and you will have the chance to prepare a meal with the residents and help build community. You are asked to volunteer for the 3-6 p.m. shift on Wednesdays. They also ask for a $25 donation to help cover the cost of ingredients for the meal. Warren Residences offers permanent housing for fifty (50) people.
The mission of St. Francis Center is to offer refuge and peace for our community members who experience homelessness, helping them meet their basic needs and transition out of homelessness.
St. Francis Center is a not-for-profit organization with its roots in the Episcopal Church. St. Francis Center’s focus has always been to offer a place of refuge for people who are homeless and to provide services with dignity and respect. We continue that tradition today, welcoming all who come whatever their religious or political affiliation.
For questions and available dates, please contact Ben Fiedler: benafiedler@gmail.com or 303.399.6999 (please include your cell number when leaving messages).
There are opportunities to help cook dinner every two weeks at the St. Francis Center – Warren Residences. The event is located at the old Warren UMC in Cheesman Park and you will have the chance to prepare a meal with the residents and help build community. You are asked to volunteer for the 3-6 p.m. shift on Wednesdays. They also ask for a $25 donation to help cover the cost of ingredients for the meal. Warren Residences offers permanent housing for fifty (50) people.
The mission of St. Francis Center is to offer refuge and peace for our community members who experience homelessness, helping them meet their basic needs and transition out of homelessness.
St. Francis Center is a not-for-profit organization with its roots in the Episcopal Church. St. Francis Center’s focus has always been to offer a place of refuge for people who are homeless and to provide services with dignity and respect. We continue that tradition today, welcoming all who come whatever their religious or political affiliation.
For questions and available dates, please contact Ben Fiedler: benafiedler@gmail.com or 303.399.6999 (please include your cell number when leaving messages).
Ongoing Mission Projects
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Food Bank Donations accepted on the first Sunday of each month
Drop off non-perishable, non-expired donations on the first Sunday of each month in bins at both doors of the church. All donations go to Fish of East Denver. For more information, contact missions@washparkumc.org. |
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Bags of Hope
Grab a few bags to keep in your car. As you drive around town and find someone in need, you can just hand them one of these bags. This mission relies on you donations. Please drop off any of the following items in the bin in the Narthex: small bottles of water (8 oz size), anti-bacterial wipes, socks, cracker packs (peanut butter/cheese), or soft granola bars. |
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Habitat for Humanity
WPUMC is a member of a coalition of churches that builds a Habitat for Humanity home each year. We also raise approx. $65,000 each year to partially fund the cost of building a Habitat house. |
Previous Missions Activities
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Christmas in the Park
Thank you so much to all who donated bags, backpacks, and suitcases. WPUMC handed out over 200 bags to homeless on Christmas Day. Learn more:
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Operation Gratitude
Jennifer Harber hosted a Women's Event at her home in October in support of Operation Gratitude. We assembled 60 care packages and sent along 20 handwritten notes from the Sunday School.
Jennifer Harber hosted a Women's Event at her home in October in support of Operation Gratitude. We assembled 60 care packages and sent along 20 handwritten notes from the Sunday School.
Ronald McDonald House
In October, the Youth Group prepared and served lunch to the families staying at Ronald McDonald House. About 20 people at the house enjoyed chili, salad, and brownies with ice cream. Nine youth and four adults participated.
In October, the Youth Group prepared and served lunch to the families staying at Ronald McDonald House. About 20 people at the house enjoyed chili, salad, and brownies with ice cream. Nine youth and four adults participated.
Morning has Broken Orphanage in South Africa
In August, WPUMC presented Reverend Daniel Marutle with a check for $3,280. This was due to the generous donations made by our congregation. We continue to support Daniel as he serves as an ambassador for WPUMC with his work in South Africa and with the Morning Has Broken orphanage. If you would like more information about this mission, please e-mail Caroline Christensen @ missions@washparkumc.org.
In August, WPUMC presented Reverend Daniel Marutle with a check for $3,280. This was due to the generous donations made by our congregation. We continue to support Daniel as he serves as an ambassador for WPUMC with his work in South Africa and with the Morning Has Broken orphanage. If you would like more information about this mission, please e-mail Caroline Christensen @ missions@washparkumc.org.
Swinging at AIDS
In August, WPUMC sponsored a hole at the Swinging @ AIDS Charity Golf Tournament held at Denver City Golf Course. This event raises awareness and money for AIDS treatment for women and children in rural India, as well as, serving those in need in Colorado. WPUMC was represented by the foursome of Bob Christensen, and Ron, Michelle and Ryan Hoskins.
In August, WPUMC sponsored a hole at the Swinging @ AIDS Charity Golf Tournament held at Denver City Golf Course. This event raises awareness and money for AIDS treatment for women and children in rural India, as well as, serving those in need in Colorado. WPUMC was represented by the foursome of Bob Christensen, and Ron, Michelle and Ryan Hoskins.
Reading Partners Colorado
Kids' book donations were collected and distributed to Reading Partners Colorado in April 2018.
Kids' book donations were collected and distributed to Reading Partners Colorado in April 2018.