Community Ministries
It is important to us to have an impact on the community of Shamokin and our surrounding area. We make it a point to do all that we can to make this world a better place to live. Here are a few of the organizations, activities, and events that we host or support directly as a church.
Local agencies and organizations supported by First UMC
Choraliers
F.A.R.
Manna For The Many
Methodist United
Open Arms Outreach
PCC Corner of Hope
Salvation Army
Shamokin Area Ministerium
Shamokin Area School District
Shamokin PTA
Susquehanna Valley United Way
You Are Not Alone
*Please call the church office for more details regarding these organizations and our involvement.
Events where we can be found
Anthracite Heritage Festival
Downtown Christmas
Mt. Carmel Farmer's Market (periodically)
Church Sponsored Events
City wide clean-ups
Church Fundraising Events
Easter Egg Sale
Fall Bazaar
Holiday Bazaar
Pulled-Pork Drive Through
Stuffed Pork Chop Dinners
Current Church Collections
Manna For The Many - Each month we focus on collecting a different food item for our local food pantry.
January: Soup
February: Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, etc.)
March: Potatoes (canned)
April: Baked Beans
May: Noodles and Rice
June: Boxed Dinners (Mac & Cheese, Hamburger Helper, etc.)
July: Fruit (canned)
August: Peanut Butter
September: Pasta, Sauce, & Canned Pasta
October: Canned Vegetables
November: Desserts (cake mixes, Jell-o, etc.)
December: Cereal
Previous Collections
Shamokin Area School District Clothing Closet - For the summer, we are collecting uniform items to support the clothing closet at the local school district. This program provides uniform items to students who may not be able to afford new items on their own. For a specific list of needs, please contact the church or pick up a list on Sunday.
UPDATE: To date, we have collected over $350 to put towards the needs of the Clothing Closet, leading to the purchase of over 70 clothing pieces.
Shamokin Area School District Back pack program - For the summer, we are collecting food items to supplement the school's backpack program. Food items are given out on a weekly basis during the school year to students who may not be able to afford food. We also take monetary donations to either buy food or apply directly to the program. The cost to feed a student for a school year is $200.
UPDATE: To date, we have donated over $800 and 500 food pieces to support the Back Pack Program.
