Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – November 2021
Urban Ministries Food and Clothing Collection
We are still collecting cereal, peanut butter, and men’s clothing items (especially medium size). We are not collecting socks or t-shirts. If you happen to be at the grocery store, I invite you to consider picking up an extra jar of peanut butter or box of cereal to bring to church. Also (men), if you have clothes that you haven’t worn in the last year, we invite you to consider donating them to the Urban Ministry clothes closet by bringing them to church.
Volunteer to Help Parktown Food Hub
Sign up to volunteer on a Food Distribution Day with the Parktown FoodHub on Thursday November 11th (need 6 people):
1:00-3:15 PM (unload and set-up): 1 more volunteer needed
3:30-6:00 PM (distribution): 2 volunteers needed
6:00-7:30 PM (clean-up):1 more volunteer needed
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors
Egg Drive
We are collecting eggs for Urban Ministries through Sunday, August 22. If you find a great deal on eggs in one of our local stores, please share the details with our email list.
If you have access to the church building, feel free to place your eggs in the refrigerator anytime. The church will be open most of Friday, August 20 for egg drop off as well.
Food Drive
We are also gathering canned food items for Urban Ministries. This month we are focused on Canned Meats and Fruits.
School Supplies Drive for Durham Council of PTAs Back2School Bash
On August 29, South Durham Connections will be at the Durham Farmer’s Market Pavilion, 501 Foster St, Durham, 27701. as part of Durham Council of PTA’s Back2School Bash. Parkwood United Methodist Church is collecting school supplies to send to this event. There are bins in the church hallway where you can leave your school supplies donations up until the event on August 29.
That morning, Pastor Sharon Schulze will be leading a brief worship service for volunteers before we join friends from across Durham to bring food and backpacks full of school supplies to our neighbors in need. We will be the church in action, living our call to love our neighbors as ourselves.
The schedule will be:
- Devotion/worship: 7:50 am
- Set up and preparation: 8:00 am to 10:00 am
- Back to School Bash: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Cleanup: 3:00 pm to ??
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – March 2020
Urban Ministries of Durham
We are on the schedule to serve breakfast on Saturday, March 28th. We need 7 volunteers to give their time from 8:10-11:00 am that day. We will carpool from the church at 8:10 am.
Parktown Food Hub volunteer opportunities
We have two kinds of volunteer opportunities. One is helping distribute food. We need 6-7 volunteers for each distribution onsite. For offsite distributions we need 3-4 people.
The other type of opportunity is hub setup and preparation, and we can accommodate larger groups for those dates. If you want to bring a group larger than 10 people please contact us to make arrangements.
Sign Up to Volunteer at Parktown Food Hub
Durham CROP Hunger Walk
Join in the fight against hunger both globally and right here in Durham, NC. The Parkwood UMC team for the Durham CROP Hunger Walk needs you!
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Share God’s Love this Advent Season
Angel Memorial Tree
Hang an angel ornament on the tree in the church hallway as a way of lovingly remembering someone who has passed away.
Underwear & Socks Drive
The Women of Parkwood UMC are leading an underwear and sock drive throughout the month of December. These items will go to Urban Ministries to serve our greater Durham Community. Collection boxes will be located under the Angel Memorial Tree in the church hallway.
Needed: NEW socks, NEW underwear, NEW bras for men, women, and children in ALL sizes
Holiday Meal Boxes – 12 FULL Meals is our Goal
Turkeys, Stuffing, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy. Bob N. will coordinate our efforts
Angel GIFT WALL for Christmas Giveaway
Coordinated through Parktown Food Hub and Parkwood Elementary School. Pick a tag off the hallway wall near the Hub. Sign up on the Sheet. Drop off the wrapped gift(s) at the Parktown Food Hub anytime Dec 12-17 between 1-6 pm.
December Drop-Ins
Offered by SoDuCo at Parktown Food Hub. Quiet time to discuss our hopes, followed by Christmas giveaway food box assembly. Family-friendly! Something for everyone!
Tuesdays December 3, 10, and 17 at 6:30 PM
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – October 2019
Volunteer in the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet at Urban Ministries – October 17th and October 31st
Spend your morning helping others. Volunteer with other Parkwood UMC folks serving at Urban Ministries.
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors with Durham CROP Hunger Walk
Celebrate World Food Day, October 16th, by dining at a Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Partner Restaurant. Participating restaurants have agreed to donate 10% of their proceeds from the day to the Durham CROP Hunger Walk. Enjoy a great meal and fight hunger at the same time!
Visit the Durham CROP Hunger Walk , Neighbors Feeding Neighbors page for full details including a list of participating Restaurants.
Volunteer Opportunities at Parktown Food Hub
Upcoming Food Distribution Days: October 14 and October 28
If you, your family, or your social group wants to participate in any way, please contact Sharon Schulze, Coordinator, at sharonschulzegp@gmail.com.
The Parktown Food Hub does not discriminate against anyone. If you are hungry, come see us and we will help you. For more details, download FAQs at https://soduco.org/parktown-food-hub
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – December 2018
Help restock Urban Ministries Food Pantry using the REVERSE ADVENT Calendar.
Add an item to a brown bag each day then bring the filled bag as an offering on Christmas Eve.
Please use Non-Glass Containers
Dec. 2 – peanut butter
Dec. 3 – milk (shelf-safe, boxes or powdered)
Dec. 4 – canned pork ‘n beans
Dec. 5 – macaroni and cheese
Dec. 6 – canned fruit (light syrup or in natural juice)
Dec. 7 – canned tomatoes
Dec. 8 – canned meat (tuna, chicken, salmon, Vienna sausages)
Dec. 9 – baking mixes (biscuit or muffin)
Dec. 10 – plastic jar of applesauce
Dec. 11 – canned ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, etc.
Dec. 12 – canned cranberry sauce
Dec. 13 – canned beans
Dec. 14 – box of cereal
Dec. 15 – rice
Dec. 16 – canister of oatmeal
Dec. 17 – dry pasta
Dec. 18 – plastic jar of spaghetti sauce
Dec. 19 – canned chicken noodle soup
Dec. 20 – canned tomato soup
Dec. 21 – canned corn
Dec. 22 – canned mixed vegetables
Dec. 23 – canned carrots
Dec. 24 – canned green beans
Volunteer in the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet at Urban Ministries – December 2oth
Spend your morning helping others. Volunteer with other Parkwood UMC folks serving at Urban Ministries.
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors- Fall 2018
Volunteer in the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet at Urban Ministries – October 18th, November 15th
Spend your morning helping others. Volunteer with other Parkwood UMC folks serving at Urban Ministries.
Eggs for Urban Ministries
Sunday, Oct. 28th is Egg Sunday. We are trying for a goal of 75 dozen. Please bring your eggs and put them in the refrigerators during the week or on Sunday. Let us know if you find a really good price.
Serve Breakfast at Urban Ministries, November 24th
Donations for Urban Ministries, Ongoing
You can donate items for Urban Ministries by bringing them to the church, Get the updated list of accepted items.
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – March 2018
Volunteer in the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet at Urban Ministries, March 15th and March 29th
Spend your morning helping others. Volunteer with other Parkwood UMC folks serving at Urban Ministries.
Serve Breakfast at Urban Ministries, March 24th
Donations for Urban Ministries, Ongoing
You can donate items for Urban Ministries by bringing them to the church, Get the updated list of accepted items.
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – January 2018
Volunteer in the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet at Urban Ministries, January 18th
Spend your morning helping others. Volunteer with other Parkwood UMC folks serving at Urban Ministries.
Serve Breakfast at Urban Ministries, January 27th
Donations for Urban Ministries, Ongoing
You can donate items for Urban Ministries by bringing them to the church, Get the updated list of accepted items.
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Opportunities to Serve Our Neighbors – December 2017
DONATIONS NEEDED:
- Cookies for Party on December 16 – Drop off at church by Friday, 12/15
- WARM winter coats and jackets – All ages and sizes for men, women, and children.
- New UNWRAPPED Toys for ages 0-18 – Drop off at church by Monday, 12/11
- New Socks & Underwear Drive – All sizes for men, women, children and teens, especially SM, MED, LG and XL (UMW Sponsored – Look for the boxes)
Volunteer in the Food Pantry & Clothes Closet at Urban Ministries, December 21st
Spend your morning helping others. Volunteer with other Parkwood UMC folks serving at Urban Ministries.
Donations for Urban Ministries, Ongoing
You can donate items for Urban Ministries by bringing them to the church, Get the updated list of accepted items.
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