What’s Next has a few specific furniture needs for the facility on Monroe Road:

• 1 long or L-shaped sectional couch

• 4 non-traditional-looking solid end tables

• 3 bean bag chairs

• 1 large area rug for non-traditional great room area

Please email pictures with descriptions and sizes to Denny Hammack (HERE)  

College students are invited for a mission trip to the Bahamas as we join forces with Habitat for Humanity! The group will be helping with rebuilding May 26 - June 3 of this year. The total cost will be $1,700 (airfare, housing, travel, meals, fun activities, etc.)

If this is something you want to commit to, please let Olivia Tobin know no later than Tuesday, March 12 (HERE)

Want to volunteer with our newest mission partner to help the over 50,000 youth who are displaced in Charlotte?  They are in need of regular AND special holiday volunteers.  Learn more at one of the upcoming online volunteer Orientations HERE

We join with the United Methodist Church Council of Bishops who condemn the violence in the Middle East and call for prayer to protect the innocent, to hope for a merciful end to this Israel/Gaza conflict and to see lasting peace in the Holy Land. Consider making a donation to Providence UMC and earmark it for UMCOR. When disasters occur, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) provides assistance that alleviates suffering and serves as a source of help and hope for the vulnerable. Click HERE if you'd like to donate online.

Click HERE to read a statement from the United Methodist Church Council of Bishops

What's Next is moving its headquarters to the St. John's Campus. We look forward to supporting them as they begin this new season. Denny Hammack, Co-founder of the ministry, is asking for our help with an exciting project. Click HERE to read more about the opportunity!

PUMC's Art for Missions needs artwork donations. Donated pieces can be left in the hall by the church kitchen. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Smith (HERE).

PUMC will be sponsoring a collection drive during the month of June for needed items for the Charlotte Rescue Mission residents. These items include: disposable razor packs (5-8 piece pack), Dial packs of 5 full-size bars, and full-size tubes of any brand of toothpaste. Look for the collection bins outside the Welcome Desk entrance and in the Atrium.

Do you have an idea for a mission project, but are not sure how to pay for it?  The Dream Grant is available to help you!  The Mission Council has created the Dream Grant program to encourage and invest in members who have an idea for a small small-scale (less than $2500) project that will serve the community.  The more innovative, creative, and out-of-the-box, the better! Experiments are welcome!  Maybe you have an idea to help some students at your school, a project to help in your neighborhood, or at your place of work.  Do you have an idea on how to expand a current program?  Would you like to raise some money to buy materials to paint a local non-profit you are involved in?  For more information, contact Rev. Brandon Dirks, Minister of Missions/Outreach HERE.

Please come join the leaders of What’s Next Ministry and learn more about how you may get involved and contribute to the lives of young men. We will discuss volunteer opportunities, including tutoring, meals, transportation, and donations.

These 45-minute-long sessions will be held on Sunday, March 26 and Sunday, April 16 at 9 AM, 10 AM, and 11 AM, so you can still attend Sunday school and/or worship. No reservations are required. We will meet in Room _. If you are interested but can't join, please contact Denny Hammack HERE.

What's Next is also in need of items as the program expands. Click HERE for a list.

Families Forward Charlotte needs Family Liaison Mentors! These mentors develop one-on-one relationships with their assigned family partners, assist them in setting personal goals and help them navigate the steps necessary to achieve those goals. Click HERE to watch a video on the program. You’re invited to attend a short (zoom) informational session to learn about this opportunity. Click HERE for more on this session.

NC MedAssist, a local nonprofit pharmacy program that provides lifesaving prescription medications, patient support, advocacy and related services to poor, vulnerable, and uninsured North Carolina residents, is urgently in need of volunteers at their warehouse in Charlotte. PUMC sends teams to the warehouse on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. If you are interested in joining a team, contact Bill Jeffries.

Jamie and Holle Wollin, PUMC's Mission Partners in Albania, have some exciting updates to share with our congregation! Click HERE to read the update from Jamie and learn how you, your class, or your group can support their upcoming plans!

Click HERE if you’d like to contribute to the fund. Please select “Wollin Missionary Fund” as the fund.

With the decorations coming down and the turn of the calendar, you may be wondering how to continue to live out the beautiful story of the Jesse Tree that leads to the birth of Jesus. We gave out many Advent Kit boxes and you may still have yours. On the inside cover of each box is a unique way for your family to “continue the story” by filling up the box and returning it to the church with supplies for Roof Above Men’s Shelter. We invite you to bring your boxes and/or supplies (if you don’t have a box) to the display in the Atrium by the end of January. As Winter strengthens, there is a growing need among our unhoused neighbors. Suggested items include gloves, hats, socks, and men's underwear.

Great news - Heart Math Tutoring has 22 Providence UMC volunteers each week! The organization is still looking for approximately 100 additional tutors (both in-person and virtual). There's plenty of time to get to know students and help them progress in math from January to April! If interested, please click HERE.

The Latin American Coalition is in urgent need of coats for all ages. They have given away all that they have on hand and are still getting requests, many from people newly-arrived from much warmer parts of the world. You can drop them off at the Latin American Coalition (4938 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205).