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Serving the community

Contact [email protected] with questions or to volunteer.

Ongoing Mission Projects

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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 fundraise each year to partially fund the cost of building a Habitat house.

Bags of Hope 
Bags of Hope are put together by out Youth Group and are intended to serve our unhoused members of the community. Please collect them at church and pass out to those in need. 

Previous Missions Activities

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:
  • Channel 31 KDVR news (http://kdvr.com/2017/12/25/christmas-spirit-alive-and-well-at-civic-center-park-gathering-in-denver/)
  • Channel 7 KMGH news (https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/hundreds-of-people-spend-christmas-helping-people-in-need)
  • Denver Post article (https://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/25/denver-christmas-volunteers/)
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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. 

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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.

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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 @ [email protected].

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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. 

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Reading Partners Colorado
Kids' book donations were collected and distributed to Reading Partners Colorado in April 2018.

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Washington Park United Methodist Church  
1955 East Arizona Ave. Denver, CO 80210 
Church (303) 777-3043  |  Preschool (303) 777-4143
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    • Share Our Space
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  • Worship
    • Sunday Worship
    • Weekly Bulletin
    • Weddings
    • Funerals & Memorials
  • Preschool
    • About the Preschool
    • Preschool News/Upcoming Events
    • Photos
    • Preschool Team
    • Preschool Registration
    • Preschool Calendar
  • Ministries
    • Youth Ministry
    • Children's Ministry
    • Music Ministry
    • Serve the Community
    • Serve the Church
  • Connections
    • The Link News
    • Online Directory
    • Community Events
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Give