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Appalachian Service Project
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that fosters human development by addressing the housing needs of Central Appalachia. Each year through their ministry about 15,000 volunteers repair homes for 400-500 low-income families in rural areas of Central Appalachia. Their goal is to make homes warmer, safer and drier for families in need, while offering transformational experiences for families, volunteers and staff alike.
UMC Profile: Fortune Masamba
Click here for more information on our very own Fortune Masamba. He was "adopted" by our family here at Community United Methodist Church, who were Volunteers in Mission to his church in Zimbabwe. Fortune recalls, "Our family was their host family and they returned the favor by bringing me over here for school." Over the course of the next few years, the church covered the $100,000 in tuition and living expenses for Fortune.
The United Methodist Church
UMC.org is the official online ministry of The United Methodist Church. The denominational website represents The United Methodist Church in the digital world, carrying out our charge as Christians to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
United Methodist Committee on Relief
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR is working in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States. Their mission, grounded in the teachings of Jesus, is to alleviate human suffering—whether caused by war, conflict or natural disaster, with open hearts and minds to all people. UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own.
Zimbabwe Top News Daily
AllAfrica.com is the entry point to a global, Africa-interested audience, as well as a pioneering set of technologies that addresses a significant marketplace gap for secure, accessible and cost-effective transactions and data management. This site brings to the world, up-to-date information with regards to current events coming out of Zimbabwe.
Church Family Links
Crofton City Limits
Once a month, the coffeehouse features an open mic format. The atmosphere is informal. The music rocks! Come check it out. The coffeehouse happens the 3rd Friday of every month at Community United Methodist Church.
Jazzercise
Jazzercise combines elements of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kick-boxing, and more to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level.