District Mission Giving... 

Lucille Raines Residence
This residence is owned & operated by the UMW in the Indiana Area. The Lucille Raines Residence is a continuing care facility for persons who have completed substance abuse programs & seek to live in a safe, clean & sober environment while they continue work on their recovery. For more information, go to www.gbgm-umc.org/lucilleraines

School of Christian Missions
Schools of Christian Mission are an educational experience for United Methodist Women and others wishing to expand their concepts of mission in today’s world.

A Call to Prayer & Self Denial
An offering is received annually in connection with the observance of “A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial” in local units. In each of 3 years of a 4-year cycle, gifts are divided equally between U.S. and overseas mission work for programs related to the annual theme. Every 4th year funds are used for pensions and health care for retired missionaries and deaconesses for whom the Women's Division is responsible.

World Thank Offering
The World Thank Offering is and has been for many decades an opportunity for personal Thanksgiving and learning of mission outreach. Through the years, mission has been the main focus of the members of United Methodist Women and its predecessor organizations. Being in mission is sharing our lives and gifts with others that all may be whole persons through Jesus Christ.  

Indiana Mission Giving...

Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home...
is a residential treatment facility dedicated to helping youth & their families. Services are provided to boys and girls with educational, emotional & behavioral difficulties. Indiana United Methodist Children's Home has been serving youth & their families for over 80 years. Founded as an orphanage in 1915, the Home presently serves over 100 boys & girls from across Indiana each year. For more information, go to www.childrenshome.net

Meals on Wheels...
provides nutritious home delivered meals to persons whom, due to illness, disability or age, cannot prepare or have prepared adequate meals for themselves. For more information, go to www.mealsonwheelsindy.org

Metro Ministries: Central Indiana...
is the mission and program arm of all United Methodist churches of the Indianapolis Districts. It connects congregations with people in need within seven counties. Metro Ministries engages all United Methodist Church congregations through prayers, time, talents, and resources to spread God's love. Some of the Metro Ministries outreach units we support are…
Brightwood Community Center
Broadway United Methodist Church
Central Avenue United Methodist Church
Fletcher Place Ministries
Metro Ministries Auxiliary
Christmas Shopping
Stacy Park Lunch Project
Vida Nueva
Hispanic Ministries

Fletcher Place Christmas Shopping:
Items needed: new clothing for children 0-18, toys, games, art kits, journals, calculators, alarmclocks, wallets, purses, sketch pads, stockings and stock stuffers, blankets, small kitchen items, bath towels.
For more information, go to www.indymetroumc.org

Prevail, Inc...
is a private, not-for-profit organization serving the need of crime victims and their families in Hamilton County and surrounding areas through support and awareness. The role of Prevail is to advocate for the victim and try to relieve the suffering and fear that individuals are faced with after they have been through the trauma of victimization. For more information, go to www.prevailinc.com

Mission Giving Close to Home...

Bereavement
A group of UMW volunteers provides the meal for bereaved families in our church and community.

CUMC Kitchen Improvements
It is the goal of the UMW to raise funds for needed supplies in the Carmel United Methodist Church's kitchen. Many ministry, mission, outreach & fellowship programs start with a gathering & a hot meal.

CUMC Vacation Bible School
Our UMW group provides financial donations and volunteers provide many hours of time & other resources to support this exciting interactive summer ministry for children ages 4 and up. The children of our church and community learn Bible stories, while experiencing the love of God. Crafts, food and music are all a part of this great event every July!

CUMW Casserole Bank
The UMW provides a casserole to church members who have special needs. The casseroles are prepared and delivered by a UMW volunteer group.

Hamilton County Kids Coats
Members of our UMW group actively plan and participate in free coat give-away which is held at Carmel United Methodist Church the first weekend in November each year. To participate in this worthwhile event, go to www.hamiltoncountykidscoats.org

Fletcher Place Loaves
Fletcher Place Loaves provides a meal for homeless and neighborhood people and families in the Fountain Square area. CUMW does the cooking and church members do the serving. The meal is served the third Wednesday of each month. The servers leave the church at 2:30 p.m. and return about 5:30 p.m. Church members donate the ingredients for the lasagna meal; including meat, cheese, bread, applesauce, cookies, and beverages. For more information or wanting to serve contact Barb Yoho at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it