MISSION MINISTRY
There are many ways to serve at our community in Georgetown and it's surroundings areas. For more information about these and other opportunities, email missions@fumcgt.org.
INTERNAL MISSIONS
UMCOR Disaster Relief and Recovery
The Disaster Relief team at First United Methodist Church Georgetown is dedicated to providing critical support and assistance in the wake of emergencies. When disaster strikes, United Methodists have a long legacy of helping their neighbors and communities, and this team continues that tradition by offering aid, resources, and compassion to those affected. Through coordinated efforts and a spirit of service, they work tirelessly to bring relief and hope to those in need. See below to learn how we use our hands and feet to 'Live Out God's Love Everywhere We Go.'
CLICK HERE to learn more about this mission.
Georgetown Helpers
Georgetown Helpers is an all-volunteer service group made of men and women from Georgetown and its surrounding areas, providing minor home maintenance and repair services with a key focus on safety issues in the home. Most of their work supports senior and those with disabilities. No experience necessary!
For more information or to volunteer, contact Jim Ruth at GeorgetownHelpers@gmail.com
Project Transformation
Project Transformation envisions a world that is rooted in love, pursues the equity of all people, and amplifies God’s call on every life. PT’s mission is to transform communities by engaging children, college-age young adults, and churches in purposeful relationships. PT’s program goal is to empower children, through relationships, to discover and live their God-given potential in mind, body, and spirit for future success.
If you are interested or have questions, contact children@fumcgt.org
Quail Valley Neighborhood Ministry
The Quail Valley Neighborhood Ministry, a partnership between FUMC Georgetown and The Salvation Army Georgetown Service Center, is focused on providing meaningful recreation and social opportunities for kids and families within the greatest area of need in the Annie Purl Elementary attendance zone. All events are located at the corner of Quail Valley and Katy Lane unless noted.
For more information or to volunteer, contact bobkalka@gmail.com or sign up HERE.
PALS Place
(Patience And Loving Support) is a ministry of FUMC Georgetown to our members as well as the Georgetown community. The ministry offers four hours of respite care on Mondays to persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. The time away also gives needed rest to the spouse or other caregiver.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Kathy Pena at care@fumcgt.org.
Micah Workers
Micah Workers provides scriptural and historical education about racial justice to inspire and encourage involvement in creating God’s beloved community. For more information, email Missions@fumcgt.org.
FUMC Benevolence Fund
Our FUMC Benevolence Fund provides temporary financial aid for basic needs such as food and utilities for people in crisis.
Getsemani Community Garden
Founded in 2012, Getsemani Community Garden grows food for those in need, offers neighbors a place to garden, and provides lessons on how to garden. Garden volunteers meet Tuesday and Friday mornings at Getsemani Community Garden, 412 E. 19th St, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.
FUMC Blessing Bags
Each Thanksgiving, our Open Table College Ministry works to collect and distribute Thanksgiving Meals to local families in need.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Kenny@fumcgt.org
EXTERNAL PARTNERS
Education Connection
Education Connection's Mission is simple, straightforward, and achievable…every child reading by the end of 3rd grade. Join us as we combat childhood literacy, one of the largest problems in our community, by equipping volunteers to read one-on-one with students at Annie Purl Elementary School, while supporting educators as they help children to learn and grow. Volunteers meet with one child once a week to help them improve their reading skills. Please consider giving 30 minutes per week to help us reach our goal—to have every child reading by the end of third grade. You just need a willing heart, a background check, and a video or in person training.
For more information or to volunteer, visit https://www.education-connection.org
Faith in Action
Faith in Action Georgetown is a non-profit organization helping seniors maintain their independence and quality of life. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores and various other errands. This volunteer opportunity is very flexible and extremely rewarding. Volunteer drivers are scheduled online at your convenience. Volunteers establish their own limits of time and driving areas. You will enjoy spending time with these gracious and delightful individuals.
For more information or to volunteer, visit https://www.faithinactiongt.org/volunteer
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Serving all of Williamson County, Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds and provides free beds to families with children who do not have a place of their own to sleep. Their mission is simple: "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!"
For more information or to volunteer, contact Ben Lake at ben.lake@shpbeds.org
The Wesleyan Senior Healthcare
The Wesleyan Volunteers utilize their skills and talents to nourish the mind, body, and spirit of those who call The Wesleyan home. From providing personal companionship to grounds beautification, there are ample service opportunities for individuals, church congregations, civic groups, and local businesses.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Life Enrichment Director Carly Gurgin at Carly.Gurgian@wesleyanhomes.org
UMCOR- National
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the global humanitarian relief agency of The United Methodist Church, responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises around the world. Through UMCOR, FUMC supports this work by sending financial gifts, relief supplies, and trained volunteers, helping bring immediate aid and long-term recovery to communities in need, without regard to race, religion, or background.
For more information, email missions@fumcgt.org
Backpack Buddies
The Backpack Buddies Program is a volunteer organization that provides food each weekend to food-insecure students. In collaboration with the GISD administration, counselors at each elementary, middle, and high school campus determine which students are in need of food on the weekends and invite them to participate in the program. Over 47% of the Georgetown ISD students are eligible for the free or reduced-price school breakfast/lunch program and are therefore eligible for the Backpack Buddies Program. FUMC volunteers pack food bags each week for Wagner Middle School. There are approximately 110 volunteers from ten Georgetown area churches that pack food bags for all the Georgetown ISD schools—currently over 900 bags per week.
For more information or to volunteer, contact info@georgetownbackpackbuddies.org
The Caring Place
Since 1985, The Caring Place has provided for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way. The Caring Place is a community-based, community-supported, and community-serving organization located in Georgetown, Texas. The success of The Caring Place depends on the dedication and professionalism of our volunteer workforce. The Caring Place has hundreds of volunteers who give of their time every year.
For more information or to volunteer, contact info@caringplacetx.org
ZOE Empowers
ZOE Empowers equips orphaned children and youth-led families with solutions to overcome extreme poverty—for good. Through this three-year educational experience, the youth learn trades, human rights, healthcare, and more. At the end of the three years, these youth are self-sufficient and do not require further assistance from individuals or Zoe Empowers. These youth become hairdressers, tailors, farmers, taxi drivers, cobblers, and much more who are able to fully care for their siblings and families.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our ZOE Empowers Ministry.
Isaiah 117 House
The Isaiah 117 house provided physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement. They aim to to reduce trauma for children awaiting placement, lighten the load on welfare services, and ease the transition for foster families. Volunteer positions include hosting donation drives, leading engagement activities +more! Care Giving volunteers (those who work with the kids in the home) must be 18+ and complete a full background check .
For more information or to volunteer, contact WilliamsonTX@isaiah117house.com
Meals on Wheels
As the senior nutrition program for Williamson and Burnet Counties, Meals on Wheels provide hot, nutritious weekday lunches to seniors in need through home-delivered meals for homebound individuals and congregate meals at local senior and community centers. Home-delivered meals are provided year-round and include daily wellness checks and meaningful human connection through caring Community Champions, helping seniors remain independent and less isolated. Congregate meals offer seniors not only nourishment but also opportunities for social and educational engagement that foster companionship and community.
For more information or to volunteer, contact missions@fumcgt.org
Texas Ramp Project
Serving 139 counties in Texas, the Texas Ramp Project is a nonprofit organization that provides handicapped ramps for low income adults and children with disabilities.
If you are interested or have questions, contact Volunteer@texasramps.org
Carver Center for Families
The Carver Center for Families (CCF) in Georgetown, Texas is a family resource center (FRC) that nurtures the health and well-being of children, youth, and families, and builds on the strengths of our community’s parents, caregivers, and residents, as well as the organizations that support them.
For more information for to volunteer, visit https://carvercenterforfamilies.org/affiliates/
Helping Hands of Georgetown
Helping Hands of Georgetown is a mobile food pantry dedicated to breaking down barriers to essential resources in our community. We provide crucial food support to those in need, ensuring that everyone in Georgetown has access to nutritious meals. Join us in our mission to make a difference and support those who need it most.
For more information or to volunteer, contact missions@fumcgt.org
Dress a Girl (or Boy)
For more information or to volunteer, contact missions@fumcgt.org
Kairos
For more information or to volunteer, contact missions@fumcgt.org