Helping Your Neighbors
Below are ideas for ways you, your group, or your family can serve your neighbors and our community this September.
Post your pictures and service projects on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/avonunitedmethodistchurch
Cancer Turban Cutting on Tuesday, August 29th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
Our final cancer turban cutting workshop for 2023 is scheduled on Tuesday, August 29th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room/Gym. This is a kickoff event for our Serving September program. Please plan to attend and invite others. We have lots of fabric and need plenty of volunteers to ready a good supply for sewing. This will be our only meeting until early 2024. No experience is needed. and no sewing is involved. If you have sewing scissors, bring them. Come as you can!
Midwest Mission Meal Packing at AUMC on Sunday, September 17th from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.
Partnering with other local churches to pack 3,600 meal bags.
Sign up for a time slot to volunteer HERE
United in Christ Weekend Tent Set Up and Tear Down
Help is needed for the United in Christ Weekend to set up for the live music and Sunday worship. The tent will be in place, but help is needed with chairs, etc. Please contact the church office if you are willing to help out.
Set up: Saturday, September 23rd at 10:00 am
Tear Down: Sunday, September 24th around 1:30 pm
Greater Indianapolis Habitat for Humanity
September 23rd, Contact Rob Probus at robprobus@avonumc.com
Flu Shot Clinic at AUMC on Sunday, September 24th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
United in Christ Weekend. Please bring your insurance card an ID to receive your vaccination. You may copy these items and attach them to your paperwork. Room 200/201
America Red Cross Blood Drive at AUMC on Sunday, October 1st
Shortages of all blood types remain critical in Indiana. On Sunday, October 1st from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm, AUMC will be sponsoring a blood drive on site to help close that critical gap. If you are searching for a way to serve in September/October, please consider signing up to give blood…and give life! Register HERE!