The following article is provided bu United methodist Communications.

Your congregation has felt the effects of the economic downturn and your mission trips likely have as well. Don’t give up mission projects. Discover new ways to be in mission without spending as much.

Mission work is an important ministry in The United Methodist Church. Many congregations unite around mission endeavors. Scaling back the budget doesn’t mean you must reduce mission. Consider these alternatives for continued mission service. To read the entire article click here.

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The United Methodist Church of Monroe held its second community paper shredding event on Saturday, April 9, 2011
rightwhen people and companies were ready to discard old tax records. Funds raised will benefit church mission
apportionments.

In order to make the fund raiser a successr a flier was put together to publicize the event. Click here to view flier.

By shredding anything that contains one’s social security number or other personal information, the event becomes a
service to the community to help prevent identity fraud. Because your shredded, old files will be recycled, you will also
be helping to keep Monroe green while clearing storage space in your home or business.

Fliers were sent early so that the community had time to sort and gather their papers before April 9. Parihoners were
asked to  be creative inways to inform their friends, family and co-workers of the opportunity to rid themselves of
unwanted sensitive papers and simultaneously help fund missions for those less fortunate.

For more information contact   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or the church office.

 

Due to ther generosity of the people of the Walingford UMC 74 pajamas & 145 books have been donated to the Pajama Program.  These gifts were delivered to some of the over 40 clinics & agencies in Connecticut, such as the Smilow Clinic in New Haven, the ABC Women’s Center in Middletown, & the Klingberg Family Center in New Britain.  This is an ongoing project.  Read more about the Pajama Project click here.