Loving God and loving neighbor go hand in hand. Monte Sano United Methodist strives to meet the needs of people in the greater Huntsville community and beyond through missions and outreach. This includes working with and suppoorting several local mission partners with donations, volunteers, and financial support. The church also works at the national and international level with organizations with a further reach .
You can find out more information about these partners and how we support them below.
Every September, Monte Sano United Methodist gives one Sunday morning over to service. In place of our regular worship services, the congergation is invited to serve in several different mission projects. These include packing meals for Rise Against Hunger, writing notes of encouragement to people in the community, working on the church grounds, or volunteering with a local mission partner.
Over the last ten years, Monte Sano United Methodist has packed over 100,000 meals for people in need through our Day of Service.
Monte Sano United Methodist Church works with many specialized mission-based organizations and charities in the Huntsville area to meet the needs of different parts of our 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?
Donating, providing meals, collecting donations, leading activities, and hosting holiday meals.
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.
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.
For more information visit www.interfaithmissionservice.org
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
Donations, service.
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
For more information visit www.holmesstreetumc.org/missions/
How does Monte Sano United Methodist Church help?
Food donations.
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.
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 those in need through our “Santa's Helpers” mission event.
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.
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 and other items for underprivileged children.
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.
Our commitment to serving the least of these extends beyond our local community and into the world around us.
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 (karren.crowson@gmail.com).
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 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 (dale.clem@umcna.org).
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 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 12,000 meals.
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.