Missions
Missions Service Projects
View the Missions project to find the best fit for your interests and talents. Contact Jane Madden for more information.
PADS
Monday night, October – April
FUMCAH serves as a PADS (Providing Advocacy, Dignity, and Shelter) site, providing meals and shelter for homeless people in our community.
Coordinator: Patrick Nudo
Summer Suppers
Second Tuesday Monthly, May – September
FUMCAH provides dinner for the food insecure and homeless.
Coordinators: Jacqueline Raitano and Terri Passolt
Midwest Mission Distribution Center
Yearly
A yearly two-day trip to Chatham, IL to pack kits, sort items, sew, help with mailings, build desks, repair bicycles and sewing machines, and help load/unload supplies.
Coordinator: Naoki Nakamura
Faith Community Homes
Ongoing, year round
An initiative of Arlington Heights churches offering mentoring and financial support to low-income families living or working in Arlington Heights.
Coordinator: Lou Walton
Meals on Wheels
Ongoing, year round
FUMCAH supports the Wheeling Meals on Wheels non-profit organization that helps senior citizens in need by providing nutritious meals delivered to their doors.
Coordinators: Russ and Marlys Guilford
Other Special Missions Activities
Summer school supply drive
Valentine’s Day and Mother's Day card sales
Feed My Starving Children packing events
Holiday cookie sales in December
Christmas Gift Giving through ChildServe
CROP Hunger Walk in October
Hosting missionary visits