Outreach

First United Methodist Church members express Christianity in service to others via local community involvement.

Coat and Blanket Drive

Hundreds of items are donated for the annual coat and blanket drive and are given to those in need on a daily basis. Sponsored by the Finance Committee.  Contact the church at 343-7511.

Crop Walk

CROP Walk is held annually in October and benefits the Boise area as well as hunger initiatives all over the world.  The 10K walk seeks walkers and sponsors and is ecumenical with a community spirit.  Help organize and publicize our Cathedral of the Rockies team.  Contact: Darryl Wenner 343-7438.

FaithWork

Cindy Todeschi, Director of Outreach 343-7511 ext. 253.  Join in outreach projects once a month, usually on a Saturday.  Serve in the community where the need is greatest.

Friendship Feast

Sunday at 5pm and 6pm on the third Thursday of each month, meals are provided for people in need. We serve from 50 to 100 people. A team of volunteers take turns being the lead cook(s) for a meal each month, and rely on additional volunteers to help with final preparations, serving and cleanup.The helpers work from 4-6pm on Sunday afternoons and 5-7pm on the third Thursday. Coordinator: Elinor Chehey, 343-8018 Friendship Feast Thanksgiving Film Fest: Cindy Todeschi 343-7511 ext. 253

Green Team

The Green Team’s mission is to celebrate and preserve the wonders of God’s creation through recycling, offering training and education and sponsoring Earth Day activities and the pet blessing service each October. Coordinator:  Sue Walker 376-4359

Baby Needs Closet

Our “Baby Needs” ministry sponsored by Mom’s Morning Break, provides for those in our community who are less fortunate, the necessities needed for infants and small children. Coordinator:  Stephanie Carlson 343-7511 

Habitat for Humanity

This home was completed January 2008 and is a tangible testimony to volunteers in our congregation who worked, prepared lunches and raised funds to complete this home. Coordinator: Ken Wood, 377-4187 or Pat Pierose, 345-9185. If you would like to participate in Habitat for Humanity efforts with members of our church, watch for FaithWork opportunities approximately twice a year.

Christmas Food Boxes Two weeks before Christmas, food is purchased for 225 families in need and volunteers are required to give financial support, assemble and deliver these treasured food boxes. The names of the recipients are gathered from schools, social service agencies and our church community.  This annual event is a wonderful outreach to the community as thankful families are given a great gift. Coordinator: Tom Fitzsimmons, 884-1075

Mitten Tree

Hundreds of mittens, scarves, and gloves of all sizes are donated during November and December to be given to those in need. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Coordinator: United Methodist Women 343-7511.

Food Pantry Lunch Bag Ministry Once a month, the congregation takes bags to be filled with the items listed on the outside of the bag and returned to the church to give to the less fortunate who come to the church in need on a daily basis.   Help is needed to assemble the bags, to sort the bags when they come in, and add final items to have them ready to give away.  Coordinators: Cindy Todeschi  343-7511 ext. 253 or Bill and Marcella Weldon 377-3838.

Peru Mission Trips

Make a difference in the lives of people of Peru and Bolivia and see that part of the world at the same time.  Work with Volunteers in Mission in the Methodist Church on trips that focus on health, construction, education or ministry.  Coordinator: Bev and Scott Pressman, UMVIM District Coordinators:  208.325-3003.

Thanksgiving Feast

A church-wide participation to provide a family-friendly Thanksgiving dinner served in the Fellowship Hall the Sunday after Thanksgiving. An invitation to attend is extended to all low income families in the community along with our church family and our neighbors. Coordinator:  Elinor Chehey:  343-8018.

“Special Delivery” Ministry

Make blankets for the newest members of our church family.  Can you share your gifts and talents for knitting, sewing, or crocheting?  Coordinator: Beth Popish 343-7511.  

Good Sam Ministry

Volunteers bring home-baked cookies, toiletries or they are available to visit with and pray with our less fortunate neighbors who come for assistance every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.   Coordinator: Stephanie Carlson 343-7511.  

Mug Ministry

Cathedral of the Rockies coffee mugs are delivered to first time visitors each week after Sunday worship.  Mugs are left on the doorstep if people aren’t home.  If you would like to be a “mugger” for this very important  ministry of hospitality, let us know!  Coordinator:  Cindy Todeschi, Director of Outreach.

Hospitality Desk Volunteers

Be the first face that visitors greet at our church during the week or on Sunday mornings.  Answer the phones, answer questions about our programs and ministries, some clerical skills, and assist the less fortunate who come seeking assistance.  Coordinators (weekday):  Beth Popish and Stephanie Carlson  and (Sunday): Sue Walker.  

Fellowship Groups

Art Ministry	Coordinator: Anne Johnson, 333.9967
Boy Scouts	Coordinator: Christine Dwello, 850-4990
Camp & Retreat	Coordinator: Yvonne Georgeson, 208.322.3845
Girl Scouts	Coordinator: Lori Graber, 208.342.7639
20′s 30′sYoung Adults	Coordinator: COTR20s30s@gmail.com
40′s 50′s & 60′s Singles	Coordinator for dances: Arlene Eidemiller, 939.0473  Sunday Morning 8:45am Group:  Jackie Hiaring  See also Singles.