Local Missions

In addition to global missions, we at First United Methodist Church
of Rome support these local missions:

PANTRY PROJECT
A service project to help needy families in our community who have been referred to us by local social service agencies. Our volunteers pick up surplus baked goods from a local supermarket and deliver them to church, where they are packaged and distributed to approximately 50 families per week.
Contact Person: Barb Smith

ONEIDA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
An ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. First United Methodist Church of Rome provides volunteer labor and funding for rehabilitation projects and new home construction.
Contact Person: Howard Simonin

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
A United Methodist-related multi-service agency located in Utica. The Neighborhood Center serves infants through adults in their emotional, educational, and spiritual growth through a variety of programs including a day care facility, play school, after school programs, numerous teen programs, and professional counseling. Volunteers are needed for occasional special projects such as community dinners and to assist with day care programs.
Contact Person: Richard Hartz

SATURDAYS BOUNTY

Saturdays bounty is a program that is held once a month in our church fellowship hall where a meal is provided for those that attend along with a short program about the joy of having Christ in your life.

VIM

Florida 2004 Trip Pictures

See the Images here

For more information concerning any of these missions,
contact the church office at 336-1740.