Arcola United Methodist Church

The mission statement of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Arcola UMC takes this mission very seriously and is engaged in a variety of efforts to help those in need throughout the world.

Arcola United Methodist Church is a proud partner of the following efforts:

The Arcola Food Pantry: The AFP serves Arcola and the whole of Douglas County by offering food to those in need. Arcola UMC supports the AFP through donations, volunteer hours, and hosting fundraiser.

Diaper Ministry: Coming soon, Arcola UMC will distribute diapers to babies in need. 

Peace Meals: Peace meals are delivered to seniors and shut-ins throughout Arcola. Arcola UMC regularly assists with the delivery.

Operation Shoebox: Every Christmas, Arcola UMC collects gifts to be sent to needy children throughout the world through Samaritan's Purse.

Mission Giving: Every 3rd Sunday, our children collect a "Nosiy Offering" during worship to assist Arcola UMC and its continual support of local opportunites such as helping student lunch debt, school slupplies, coat drives and world ministires such as the Midwest Mission Distribution Center, the United Methodist Church in Liberia, United Methodist Missionary Support, UMCOR, and a variety of other agencies caring for people in need throughout the world.

These are just a small sampling of the projects that Arcola UMC is a part of through the work of the Outreach Committee, the many groups of our congregation, and the hard work and dedication of many of our members.