Outreach


Missions

The Missions Team embodies our church's call to SERVE by supporting organizations locally and globally that live out Christ's commandment to love our neighbor and serve those in need.  We seek to connect the church’s resources, both human and financial, with local, regional, national and international areas of need.

Whether you’ve been volunteering for years or you’re just getting started, this is your chance to live out our mission of being Christ’s hands and feet in our community.


Social Justice

The Justice Team acts to promote equity, compassion, and justice within and beyond our church walls, inspired by Christ’s command to treat others as we would want to be treated and our belief that all are beloved children of God.  We partner with community groups to respond to the evolving social needs of our community.

We aim to care for God’s beautiful creation, honor its diversity, lift up those left out, and provide a safe and welcoming space for all of God’s people.

Partner Organizations

In St. Louis
Outside St. Louis & Internationally
In Our Church

Partner Organizations in St. Louis

Lifewise STL
Their Mission is to help individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high-impact, relationship-based programming and by addressing systemic barriers to their success.  Programs include day care, afterschool care, Lifewise Academy, Senior Companions, food assistance and economic wellness.  https://www.lifewisestl.org/
Webster-Rock-HIll Ministries
They seek to partner with, assist and aid those in need, while offering tools and services to empower them to pursue resolutions to their present circumstance.  Programs include food and utility assistance, healthcare and legal aid counseling.  https://www.wrhm.org/
Epworth Children & Family Service
Empowes youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.  They serve youth who have experienced trauma, by providing therapeutic foster care and case management; therapy, emergency shelter and longer-term housing; life skills and vocational training; food pantry and a 24-hour crisis help-line. ttps://www.epworth.org/
InExcelsis
Inexcelsis is a grassroots mission, committed to serving unhoused individuals, families, and veterans in the greater St. Louis area. They provide meals, clothing, personal produccts, advocacy, clothing and more.  Their work is grounded in Patient Compassion,  Intentional Respect, Unconditional Love, and Dignity.  https://inexcelsislove.org/
Shepherd's Center
The Shepherd's Center inspires dynamic living among mature adults through volunteerism, enrichment and community connection. https://shepherdscenter-wk.org/
Metropolitan Congregations United
MCU activates congregation members to put their faith into action by identifying and working on issues on three levels: beginning in their congregations and neighborhoods, then expanding efforts to their larger community, and finally culminating into connection with regional and statewide issues.  https://mcustlouis.org/
Hodgen Tutoring
You can change a life by providing the individual attention that helps children have greater
confidence in their ability to read.  Hodgen Tutoring works in partnership with school the school to pair volunteer tutors with children in grades 1- 3
who teachers feel would benefit from an individual reading tutor.
Hodgen Elementary School  is located at 1616 California Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104 
Churches Together for Justice
Churches Together for Justice (CTJ) is a group of active participants representing twelve congregations iwho are called to advance peace, justice, and caring by focusing on attainable housing, support of home repair for neighbors and partnering with other groups to change public policy for the common good. https://www.peaceuccstl.org/ministries/churches-together-for-justice/

Partner Organizations Outside St. Louis
and Internationally

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) strengthen the United Methodist response to humanitarian crises around the world through disaster relief and recovery, migrant and refugee support, environmental sustainability, agriculture and food security.  https://umcmission.org/ .
Midwest Mission
Bringing the hearts and hands of God's people together to transform resources into humanitarian relief around the world.  https://www.midwestmission.org/ ​https://www.midwestmission.org/​​​
Mozambique Initiative
Our goal is to walk slow, listen, and create equitable partnerships that meet the greatest needs of partner communities focusing on Community Development, Health & Wellness and Church Empowerment.  https://mzinitiative.com/
Reconciling Ministries Network
Reconciling Ministries Network is committed to intersectional justice across and beyond the United Methodist connection, working for the full participation of all LGBTQ+ people throughout the life and leadership of the Church. https://rmnetwork.org/
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Partner Organizations That
Use our Church

Webster University Community Music School
Early childhood and beginner music classes include: Kindermusik classes which start children as young as infants with their parent/caregiver. Piano Carnival is for pre-school children ready for some keyboard work, and our group piano class for elementary students is a good jump-off point before individual lessons.
https://www.webster.edu/community-music-school/programs/early-childhood.php
St. Louis Oasis
St. Louis Oaisis promotes healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and volunteer engagement.  Functional Movement classes and Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention classes are held in our church.  https://st-louis.oasisnet.org/
Scout Troop 303
The troop was originally chartered in 1916 in Webster Groves. Troop 303 boasts over 1000 members, past and present, and nearly 100 Eagle Scouts. Our Troop has constantly earned the highest level, Gold, in Scouting's "Journey to Excellence."
https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop303WebsterGroves/Index.htm
Singles & Doubles Square Dance Club
Singles & Doubles is a welcoming square dance club in St. Louis, MO, offering a lively community for dancers of all experience levels. We’re a vibrant group celebrating friendship, rhythm, and joy on the dance floor. https://singlesanddoubles.org/