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SOCIAL  ACTION (OUTREACH)  MINISTRY AT

EDEN   PRAIRIE

 UNITED  METHODIST  CHURCH

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Social Action Committee is a group of individuals from our church that lead up our various community outreach initiatives:   

Ø PROP - Helping those in our immediate Eden Prairie Community

Ø Simpson Shelter - Providing meals for the homeless in downtown Minneapolis

Ø Habitat for Humanity - Affordable housing

Ø Feed My Starving Children - Providing meals for international needs

Ø Meals on Wheels – serving meals to homebound residents

Ø Reconciling - GBLT support

Ø Environment team – Highway cleanup and environmental awareness

Ø Mission team – organizing mission trips

Committee lead – Laura Sweeny  

 

PROP

PROP is an Eden Prairie organization, People Reaching out to People.  PROP provides groceries, clothing and other assistance to families in need.   Each week members of EPUMC bring food to church, which is then taken to the PROP food bank by a SAC member.    In addition, we help with special PROP projects such as the school supplies drive and Minnesota Food Share yearly food drive.  For more information about the PROP organization visit:  http://www.propfood.org. 

Ø  Coordinator – Vicki Lindquist

Simpson Shelter

Simpson Shelter is a mens’ and womens’ shelter in downtown Minneapolis, serving those who are homeless.   The shelter is located in Simpson United Methodist church.  The shelter is managed by Simpson Housing Services which runs many housing programs.  Once a month members from EPUMC prepare hot food for guests at Simpson and also serve the meal.   Church members can contribute by making a hot dish, buying other needed items such as salad or condiments, or by coming to Simpson to help serve.  A sign up sheet is posted on the kiosk each month.  For more information the Simpson housing organization, visit:  http://simpsonhousing.org.   

Ø  Coordinator - Paula Bryan

Habitat for Humanity

EPUMC has a long legacy of supporting the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.   We raise money each year in order to participate in a build project.  We have helped build homes in Richfield, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Wayzata, Golden Valley, as well as multiple sites in North Minneapolis and Chaska..   Members support this initiative by donating financially, helping with the build, or providing meals.  For more information on the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, visit:  http://www.tchabitat.org.

Ø  Coordinator - Ted Foster

Feed My Starving Children

FMSC is a Minnesota-based Christian organization dedicated to feeding needy families around the world. FMSC partners with Christian organizations already established in impoverished areas.  EPUMC contributes to FMSC with monthly visits to the facility to pack meals.   A signup sheet is on the kiosk.   We also have special collections to assist FMSC financially.  For more information on FMSC, visit www.fmsc.org. 

Ø  Coordinator – Jim Bird

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels provides meals to homebound residents in Eden Prairie.  EPUMC assists this mission by providing drivers who deliver the meals to residents.  What a great way to help those who are homebound, by bringing them a meal and also providing friendship and compassion to those in need.  Volunteers are needed every 5 weeks.

Ø  Coordinator – Holly Parker

Environmental

We have combined the former “green team” concept and Highway 5 team into a new outreach area focused on the environment.  This new focus area will be helping our church do various projects which are aimed at improving our environment as well as increasing our awareness to environmental issues.

Ø  Coordinator – Open

Missions

Our church has shared God’s love in both national and international mission trips.  Past missions include projects in Guatemala, Costa Rica, and several trips to Louisiana.  We are currently planning our next mission trip for summer of 2011, target area is South America.

Ø  Coordinator – Shirley Hutchins

Special Projects:  Hats and Mittens

As the cold months descend upon us, we especially remember those who are homeless and face the elements each day. Starting in December, gloves, scarves, socks, caps, warm undergarments, and blankets are collected and donated to Simpson Shelter.

Ø  Coordinator – Lil Lindsey

Special Projects:  Angel Tree

At Christmas we partner with PROP to provide Christmas gifts to families who need help at this time of the year. 

Ø  Coordinator – Nancy Weeks

 

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