Every believer has a gift that they can use to further the Kingdom of God by serving others. When working in Missions, you use your God-given talents and spiritual gifts to spread to Gospel to others. Along with regularly attending worship service, our mission work is the heart and soul of St. John's UMC.
We come together each month to help our brothers and sisters in Christ with many of their needs. Each month we have a specific Mission of the Month for our congregation to focus their prayers, volunteer hours, and donations towards.
If you are looking to join in with our mission work, we encourage you to reach out to the church office to find available and fitting opportunities!
Please see a list of the 2024 mission partners that we have selected to focus on for each month.
HOPE Missions of the Upstate provides hope and healing to our community by meeting basic needs to improve individual circumstances. They seek to feed the hungry, provide clothing and shelter, empower, and show the love of Christ.
The Mission of Anderson's Emergency Kitchen is to address hunger. It is a weekday (Monday - Friday) feeding program that provides a hot, nutritional meal to all in need that come through their door.
The ministry of Clean Start helps to serve the homeless, poor, and marginalized by providing facilities for them to achieve basic hygiene, have mail and phone access, and other services that they need.
South Main has built a community of care to all. Many of the people struggle with mental illness, homelessness, food scarcity and other problems. They offer meals Monday - Thursdays at 11:30 AM and on Sundays following worship service. They also help with counseling, health-care services, and transportation needs.
Asher House works alongside youth and young adults impacted by or at risk of trafficking and sexual violence to restore hope and promote healing. The provide a safe place to meet the basic needs for those who are at risk of homelessness, in crisis situations, or need a place to decompress.
Good Neighbor Cupboard is committed to providing food relief to those without direct access to funding for nutritious meals in Anderson. They are open to those in need on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
First Light supports survivors of sexual assault and child abuse and their families through collaboration, education, advocacy, and treatment service.
Rebuild Upstate exists to repair the homes of our low-income neighbors and preserve affordable housing in our community by making houses safer, healthier, and more livable.
Cancer Association of Anderson is the only local cancer charity in Anderson County. Their mission is to help reduce the burden of cancer on Anderson County residents battling cancer by providing treatment-related financial assistance, information and referrals, as well as emotional support.
Safe Harbor provides pathways for people impacted by domestic abuse to survive and thrive, and raises awareness of domestic abuse through community engagement and education.
The Salvation Army of Anderson runs the only emergency shelter in Anderson County that provides food and shelter to those in need. They also assist with clothing, financial assistance, after school care, and much more!
Family Promise provides safe lodging spaces in two houses for displaced children and their families. They are focused on providing ways to get families into more stable housing situations, breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Address: 515 S. McDuffie Street Anderson, SC 29624
Email: stjohns@stjohnsanderson.com
Phone: 864-224-6563