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Outreach Ministries<\/h1><\/div><\/div>

Serving people for Christ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

At Emilie United Methodist Church, outreach is faith expressed through practical service. We walk alongside neighbors facing hard times, provide necessities, and extend welcoming care with open hearts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Everyday Outreach<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Faith lives in hands-on compassion. Through everyday connections, thoughtful support, and consistent local care, we meet people where they are with the love of Christ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\"Emilie<\/span><\/div>\n

Emilie Thrift Shop<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n

Affordable clothing, household basics, and everyday essentials for our local community. Dedicated volunteers operate the shop, and purchases support outreach and neighborhood care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Wednesdays \u00b7 5:30\u20137:00 PM<\/strong>
Select Saturdays \u00b7 9:00\u201310:30 AM<\/strong>
Check the church calendar for current dates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Donations of clean, gently used clothing, shoes, outerwear, linens, towels, and soft goods are welcome during store hours or by appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Volunteer with us:<\/strong> Help welcome shoppers, organize donations, and support this ministry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Blessing<\/span><\/div>\n

Blessing Box<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n

Available 24\/7, 365 days a year.<\/strong> Neighbors experiencing food insecurity or homelessness may take non-perishable food, toiletries, and hygiene essentials whenever needed, with no questions asked.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Help keep the shelves full with canned protein, dry goods, soap, dental supplies, and seasonal necessities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Give<\/span><\/div>\n

Give & Take Table<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Inside the Welcome Center, share useful household items, books, puzzles, devotional materials, and everyday blessings. Take something that enriches your home, or leave something to brighten another person\u2019s day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Seasonal Outreach<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Our outreach responds to community needs throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\u2022 Food and hygiene collection drives
\u2022 School supply drives
\u2022 Holiday giving opportunities
\u2022 Emergency response collections
\u2022 Special mission offerings
\u2022 Community assistance projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Adult<\/span><\/div>\n

Community Events<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

We open our doors for fellowship, learning, and gatherings that connect our neighbors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Community Yard Sale & Fall Festival:<\/strong> Bargains, games, food, and family fun.
Educational seminars:<\/strong> Wellness, resources, family finances, and practical topics.
Fellowship events:<\/strong> Shared meals and community evenings.
Holiday celebrations:<\/strong> Seasonal worship, cantatas, and celebrations.
Family activities:<\/strong> Intergenerational opportunities to connect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"United<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

United Methodist Missions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n

Through our connection with The United Methodist Church, Emilie supports ministry beyond our neighborhood, including disaster relief, international mission, hunger relief, Christian education, and compassionate care around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Get Involved<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

There is a place for everyone to serve. Give an hour of your time, pack supplies for a donation drive, offer prayer, or support the work financially. Each contribution helps our neighbors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Bring. Grow. Serve.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>

We welcome people through Christian community, deepen faith through service and prayer, and offer practical care to neighbors facing difficulties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Call (215) 945-5502<\/a> \u00b7 Email the Church Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-90","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":248,"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90\/revisions\/248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hvsmediastudio.dev\/emilie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}