Serving the community
Seasonal donation and volunteer opportunities
Contact missions@washparkumc.org with questions or to volunteer.
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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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. |
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.