Missions
Monte Sano UMC is committed to serving others. We have numerous mission partners. And several mission events each year. We have opportunities to serve for all ages and all talents. If you would like more information or to serve on the mission committee, please please contact the church office 256-533-6083 or [email protected]

Below you will find information about our local and international mission partners.

Local Mission Partners

The 8th Street Community
Eighth Street is a community of diverse, disabled adults who are ineligible of receiving state assistance. Eight Street provides them a home and opportunities that enable them to grow in their community. As a faith-based, non-profit, the Eighth Street Community provides services for adults with disabilities ranging from autism, cerebral palsy, brain injury, hearing impairment, cognitive disabilities, and visual impairment.  

For more information visit www.3058thstreet.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​Donations, Providing meals, collecting donations, leading activities, and hosting holiday meals.

First Stop
First Stop’s mission is to encounter the homeless where they are, connect them to critical services and support, and empower them toward independent sustainable living. First Stop exists not to just serve the homeless and make them more comfortable, but to help them out of homelessness.

For more information visit www.firststop.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​Collecting donations of needed items.

New Futures
New Futures provides housing for homeless families that cannot use local emergency shelters because of their composition. Other local shelters do not allow intact families with minor children under age 18, single fathers with minor children or single mothers with sons over age 12. 
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For more information visit www.newfutures.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​Collecting donations of needed items, including furniture needs.

Interfaith Mission Service
Interfaith Mission Service was established in 1969. Today IMS unites congregations of many beliefs and traditions in the Huntsville, Alabama area. Working together we can better meet the needs of our community.
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For more information visit www.interfaithmissionservice.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
Donations, service.

Holmes Street Food Pantry
Holmes Street United Methodist Church, working in conjunction with the community help line, has been providing food to those in need for more than 29 years. The food pantry is associated with FoodLine of Madison County.  FoodLine makes the referrals for those making a request to a nearby pantry for emergency food supplies
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For more information visit www.holmesstreetumc.org/missions/
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​Food donations.

WEDC Foundation
The WEDC Foundation supports North Alabama women scholars pursuing an Associates or Undergraduate degree by providing them a "hand up" through financial assistance, mentorship, and professional workshops.

For more information visit www.wedcfoundation.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​Starting in 2024, the church began helping WEDC scholars and their children by providing Christmas gifts through our “Santa for Scholars” mission event.

TARCOG
Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments serves communities throughout DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, and Marshall counties. TARCOG is designated as the region’s Area Agency on Aging and provides access to information and assistance for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers.
For more information visit www.tarcog.us
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​The church helps fulfill the Christmas wishes of senior citizens through our “Santa for Seniors” mission event.

ARM
Alabama Rural Ministry deploys volunteers to minister with rural and under-resourced communities to create sustainable homes and strengthen families, They partner with churches around the nation to host mission opportunities in Sumter and Lee/Macon counties.
For more information visit www.arm-al.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​The church has sent youth and adult mission teams to serve through ARM.

North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless
The NACH works to prevent homelessness in the great Huntsville area through education and assistance for at-risk populations.
For more information visit www.nachcares.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​The church serves as a collection point for cold weather gear (hats, gloves, jackets, blankets, etc.) in the winter months.

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community
A non-profit dedicated to creating a healthier, drug-free community in Northern Alabama. We empower youth through drug, alcohol, and tobacco education and prevention programs and offer adult recovery resources.

For more information visit www.partnershipforadrug-freecommunity.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​Several church members have served on the executive board.

HEALS, Inc.
HEALS, Inc.provides school-based medical, dental & optometry care for underprivileged children in Madison County.

For more information visit www.healsinc.org

How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
The church offers an annual “Heels for HEALS” donation drive collecting new tennis shoes for underprivileged children. 

Alabama Arise
Alabama Arise is a statewide, member-led organization advancing public policies to improve the lives of Alabamians who are marginalized by poverty. Arise's membership includes faith-based, community, nonprofit and civic groups, grassroots leaders and individuals from across Alabama.
For more information visit www.alarise.org

How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​Donations.

MADD
Mothers Against Drunk Driving seeks to stop drunk driving and supports those affected by drunk driving. MADD works to prevent underage drinking, and strives for stricter impaired driving policy, whether that impairment is caused by alcohol or any other drug.

For more information visit www.madd.org

How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
Aluminum cans are collected at the church and recycled with all proceeds going to MADD.  This special ministry is continued in memory of Chris Hall, a member of our church family who was hit by a drunk driver and became a quadriplegic as a result.

International Mission Partners

Sobier, Haiti
Monte Sano United Methodist Church has been a multi-year relationship with the with small community of Sobier.  The church has sent mission teams and financial support, along with establishing some sustainable businesses. Efforts have included an ongoing sewing ministry.

For more information, contact Karren Crowson ([email protected]).
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
Due to instability in Haiti, we are unable to safely send mission teams to Sobier at this time.  The church continues to offer financial assistance to the community.

Camp Wesley
Camp Wesley is located in Latvia.  This camp, which was once farm, now hosts camps for elementary students, youth, young adults, and adults.  With deep Alabama connections through missionaries like Revs. Patrick Friday, Kelly Clem, and Dale Clem.

For more information, contact Dale Clem ([email protected]).
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?​Fundraising efforts! Camp Wesley is currently trying to raise 50,000 Euros to renovate a building on camp’s property.

Rise Against Hunger
Rise Against Hunger works in countries worldwide to fight hunger, targeting communities facing high rates of food insecurity. They provide volunteer-packaged meals to countries around the world.
For more information visit www.riseagainsthunger.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​During our annual Day of Service, the church pays for and packages 10,000 meals.

UMCOR
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is our denomination’s disaster relief program. UMCOR helps alleviate suffering both in the United States and internationally.  100% of your donation goes to disaster relief—all overhead and administrative costs are paid by the denomination.
For more information visit www.umcmission.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
​Donations, assembling flood buckets and health kits.

Ukraine Relief
Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the church has offered the use of the church building to a group that has regular bake and craft sales whose proceeds go to relief in Ukraine.
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
The church offers the use of the building and volunteers.