Serve Locally

Trinity United Methodist Church
Central UMC Kids' Club and Teen Group
Will you help provide dinner on a Sunday evening for the children involved in this ministry? Would you be willing to come at least once a month to work with the children (reading, playing games, ministry of presence)? Contact: Rev. M. Thomas Lott

Congregations Around Richmond Involved To Assure Shelter (CARITAS)
www.caritasshelter.org
For two weeks each spring, Trinity plays host to God's children in need of shelter. Opportunities include joining others to prepare and serve a meal, visiting with our guests, and various tasks including laundry. Contact: Rev. M. Thomas Lott

CrossOver Healthcare Ministry
www.crossoverministry.org
Trinity members serve at CrossOver, Virginia's largest free health care clinic, which provides services to nearly 7,000 patients each year. Contact: Kathy Barksdale

Hillside Court Partnership Youth Sports Dream Team
http://photo.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2013/06/21/hillside-court-southside-soldiers/
Hillside Court community leaders Tony Lee and Lindsay Gullatte-Lee are working hard to be role models for young people and to help them find a way out of their circumstances through sports. This ministry uses asset based community development, which basically means we don't "do for.” Instead, we walk alongside to offer encouragement and support,empowering them to make change instead of simply going in and trying to change. If you have a heart for helping others find hope and/or a love for sports, this team is for you!!! Contact: Rev. M. Thomas Lott

Micah Initiative at Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School
http://newweb.richmond.k12.va.us/schools/elementary/oak-grove.aspx
The Micah Initiative is a partnership program between faith communities in metropolitan Richmond and Richmond Public Schools. Trinity has members engaged in a myriad of ways at Oak Grove, ranging from those who give of their time at the school multiple times each week to others who may help on a monthly or annual basis. Contact: Mary Hetzel

Shalom Farms
http://shalomfarms.org/
This farm is located at the UMC camp, Westview on the James. On the second Saturdayof each month, persons of all ages spend the morning at work on this farm, which has a goal of providing fresh produce and increasing food security in the Richmond region, particularly in low-income urban neighborhoods. Contact: Rev. M. Thomas Lott
 
Sherbourne UMC Food Pantry
Trinity emphasizes food collection to support this ministry on Communion Sundays (first Sunday each month). Non-perishables, empty bags, and cash may be left any time in containers in the Welcome Center. Contact: Joan Yowell