Local Outreach

B.E.D.S.  -  Building Ecumenical Discipleship through Sheltering (BEDS) assists the homeless of West Suburban Cook County by providing overnight shelter, meals, and access to community resources. BEDS unites faith communities and caring individuals in a spirit of compassion, hospitality and dignity. FUMC is the Thursday evening BEDS location. More information is available at http://www.bedsonline.org/.

Boy Scout Troop 14  -  Troop 14 is a very active scout troop for boys ages 11 to 18.  Our scouts go on outings every month and high adventures every summer.  We meet every Tuesday evening at the First UMC of La Grange at 7:00 PM.  For more information please see our troop web site at http://troop14.info/

ChildServ - Our congregation annually supports the ChildServ Holiday Gift-Giving Program that provides Christmas gifts for children in care. Donations are also collected to underwrite a holiday party where the gifts are distributed and there is time for fun and fellowship with the ChildServ staff, children and families.

 

CROP Hunger Walk  -  CROP Hunger Walk promotes hunger education and fundraising events sponsored by Church World Service. See http://cwscrop.org/greatrivers/ for more information.

Cub Scout Pack 14  -  Pack 14 is a very active cub scout pack for boys ages 6 to 10.  These younger boys go on outings with there parents and have summer camp experiences as well.  The Pack meets at the First UMC of La Grange on Friday evenings once a month at 7:00 PM.  For more information please see our pack web site at www.lagrangepack14.org

30 Hour Famine  -  Jr & Sr High Youth (7th-12th grade) fast for 30 hours as part of World Vision's 30 Hour Famine to raise $ and awareness for starving children across the globe.
   
Interfaith Community Partners  -  helps older adults maintain their independence.  Volunteer opportunities include transportation, telephone calls, and visitation. 708.579.8929, www.interfaithcommunitypartners or email
interfaith@att.net
      
L.A.T.H.  -  LaGrange Area Transitional Housing (LATH) helps families facing homelessness. See http://www.pillarscommunity.org/ for more information.

Salt Creek Clean-up  -  Youth & Families from our congregation volunteer once a year with the Salt Creek Watershed Network to help remove debris along and in the Salt Creek.

Stewardship of the Environment  -  Environmental Justice Committee of our church. Click here for more information.