Our Service Ministry Partners
National UMC multiplies the impact of its service and community outreach through long-standing partnerships with other churches, faith institutions, church-related agencies, and nonprofit service providers. National UMC helped to launch some of these community ministries, such as the Washington Interfaith Network and Friendship Place, and provides critical inputs to each in the form of financial or fundraising support, in-kind donations, and volunteer resources.
American University Methodist Community
National UMC has supported United Methodist Campus Ministries at American University since 2008. AU students, faculty, staff, and alumni have enriched our congregation in countless ways, whether they are in town for one semester or eight (or more!). NUMC is a Community Partner of the Kay Spiritual Life Center at American University and Rev. Dr. Rachel B. Livingston is a pastoral resource for AU students.
Angel Tree Program (Salvation Army)
National UMC, together with our Metropolitan Nursery School, participates in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program each Christmas season. Individuals or groups sponsors a child, or “Angel,” and purchase new toys, clothing, books or shoes for that child from their personal holiday wish list. Angel Tree is a simple and very direct way to assist children and their families during the Christmas season. If you would like to sponsor a child or need other information, please contact Marsha Mathews. marsha.t.matthews@gmail.com.
AsylumWorks empowers asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees to thrive in their new communities. NUMC members help in meeting basic needs, offering hospitality, and accompaniment to these vulnerable newcomers in our community. For more information, please contact Caralee Adams , adams.caralee@gmail.com.
Baltimore Washington Reconciling Ministries Network (BWARM)
This consortium of reconciling United Methodist congregations in the Baltimore-Washington Conference empowers people and churches to include, affirm and celebrate God’s children of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life, ministry and leadership structures of the church and beyond. BWARM shares information and resources and prepares for church participation in Pride parades throughout the conference. The group meets on select Saturday mornings for worship and sharing. Meetings are open to all interested parties. For more information, please contact Kerm Towler, flautobasso@yahoo.com.
Friendship Place was established in 1991 by concerned neighbors and congregations, including National UMC, to address the needs of homeless individuals in Upper Northwest DC. Over the years, Friendship Place has grown to be the premier housing service provider in the DC region, with innovative, person-focused programs that empower participants to rebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs, and reconnect with friends, family, and the community. For more information, please contact Ann Michel, annmichel1724@outlook.com.
Grate Patrol (Salvation Army)
For more than 20 years, the Salvation Army Grate Patrol has been delivering an evening meal 365 days a year in downtown Washington to people in need. NUMC joins 24 other faith, business and civic groups, to partner with The Salvation Army, providing bag lunches and hot meals, as well as volunteers to ride the van and serve the meals on the fourth Monday of each month. Volunteers can sign up for a one-time commitment any given month. Sandwich making is done on Sunday mornings the day before our monthly van run.
KenAid US (short for KenAid Children’s Fund, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a sister non-profit, KenAid K, in Kenya. It supports two schools in Mombasa which minister to elementary age illiterate and impoverished children from the slums of Ugatuzi and Bamburi. The schools teach English, Kiswahili, mathematics, religion, science, social studies and physical education. They also offer students nutritious meals, clean water, and access to sanitation services, all at no cost or very low cost to the families. For more information, please contact Lois Weaver, lois.weaver@gmail.com.
Project Transformation DC (PTDC) is part a national network of faith-based organizations that transform communities by engaging children, college-age young adults, and churches in purposeful relationships. Project Transformation DC helps children from low-income neighborhoods improve their literacy, social-emotional, and spiritual development through participation in high-quality summer and after-school programs led by college-age young adults. NUMC church members volunteer to read with children at summer literacy camps, and support PTDC through in-kind donations of snacks, books, and other needed supplies. For more information, please contact Anita Seline, amseline@aol.com.
The TraRon Center is a Washington, DC non-profit providing children traumatized by gun violence with safe space, caring mentors and creative outlets to process their trauma. NUMC supports TraRon by: 1) Sponsoring TraRon Kids who attend West River Camp near Annapolis, a UMC camp that helps children grow in love of God, self, neighbor and nature; and 2) Hosting the annual Silence the Violence Concert where choral groups are invited to perform in our sanctuary to raise funds for The TraRon Center’s therapy programs. For more information, please contact Lois Weaver, lois.weaver@gmail.com.
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN)
NUMC is a founding member of the Washington Interfaith Network, a community organizing network that brings together 45+ faith institutions representing more than 25,000 families across DC to work for a more just city. Current work includes affordable housing, public safety, youth opportunity, climate justice, and other issues that matter most to our communities. For more information, please contact Ann Michel, annmichel1724@outlook.com.