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Ministries

Faith Rising: Justice for All

Faith Rising's mission is to be a voice for all who are treated unjustly.We will be a voice of prayer and petition to God for justice for all people.

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The vision is that one day all people regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, and age will be treated equally as all are created in the image of God.

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Community

Dinner

 

This ministry is dedicated to providing meals to families in need. First and third Tuesday nights from 4pm - 6pm during the school year.

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2nd half game day

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 Senior Ministries (or those who are now in the second half of their first hundred years) hosts game day the third Thursday of each month from noon to 4:00pm. Bring your favorite snack to share and get ready for laughter and fellowship! 

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Suggested food themes for the summer, autumn of 2026 and winter of 2027:

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5/21/2026

1. Kentucky Derby Day — First Saturday in May; hats, horses, and Southern charm.

2. National Inventors Month — Celebrate creativity with clever or “inventive” foods.

3. Mother’s Day Traditions — Comfort foods inspired by classic family recipes.

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6/18/2026

1. Flag Day (June 14) — Red, white, and blue foods.

2. Great Outdoors Month — Picnic‑style dishes.

3. Juneteenth (June 19) — Celebrate freedom with foods inspired by traditional red‑themed dishes.

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7/16/2026

1. Independence Day — Classic American picnic foods.

2. National Ice Cream Month — Cold, refreshing dishes.

3. Space Exploration Month — NASA was founded July 29, 1958.

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8/20/2026

1. Back‑to‑School — Lunchbox classics.

2. National Sandwich Month — Easy handheld foods.

3. Women’s Equality Day (Aug 26) — Foods honoring women innovators.

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9/17/2026

1. Labor Day — Celebrate American workers with hearty comfort foods.

2. Grandparents Day — Nostalgic dishes.

3. Fall Harvest — Apples, squash, and early autumn flavors.

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10/15/2026

1. Halloween — Orange & black foods.

2. Oktoberfest — German‑inspired dishes.

3. National Book Month — Foods inspired by classic stories.

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11/19/2026

1. Thanksgiving — Harvest foods.

2. Native American Heritage Month — Corn, beans, squash.

3. Veterans Day — Patriotic comfort foods.

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12/17/2026

1. Holiday Traditions Around the World

2. Winter Solstice — Warm, comforting foods.

3. 12 Days of Christmas — Fun symbolic dishes.

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1/21/2027

1. New Year Traditions — Lucky foods.

2. National Soup Month

3. MLK Day — Foods symbolizing unity and community.

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2/18/2027

1. Valentine’s Day — Red foods, heart‑healthy dishes.

2. Black History Month — Dishes inspired by African American culinary heritage.

3. Presidents Day — Foods from early American kitchens.

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3/18/2027

1. St. Patrick’s Day — Green foods.

2. Women’s History Month — Foods honoring women chefs.

3. Spring Equinox — Fresh, bright flavors.

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4/15/2027

1. Easter Season — Light spring foods.

2. Earth Day (April 22) — Plant‑based dishes.

3. National Garden Month — Fresh herbs and veggies.​​

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Prayer Shawl Ministry

 
The Prayer Shawl Ministry does not meet in person as a group. We continue to make hand-crafted items during our own spare time and gift them to the church as the need arises.

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We would love for you to join us with your talents.  Open to women & men who know or want to learn how to knit, crochet, sew, quilt, and pray.

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UMT Prayer Shawl Ministry works to bring comfort and hope to those in need through prayer and handmade afghans, caps, scarves, and baby items. Crochet, Knit, Sewing, Quilt: all are welcome here. 

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If you or someone you know has gone through a time of grief, illness, or distress and would like a prayer shawl, contact the church office and one will be provided for you - prayed over and ready to help you heal

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for more information contact 

Evelyn@EvelynRainey.com​

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