There are several ministries here at PUMC that serve the community and congregation and in which you can become involved.

PUMC serves as the primary meeting space for many community groups including the Cub, Boy & Girl Scouts, a homeschool cooperative and AA.

The ministries at PUMC include our:

Food Pantry

When is the Food Pantry open?

The Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is run by a few dedicated volunteers. Most of the food comes from donations from the PUMC congregation.

Where is the Food Pantry?

The physical Food Pantry room is located in the church’s Welcome Area, but it is run out of the office (located next to the Gathering Area).

What can I expect if I want to visit the Food Pantry?

If you’re coming to the Food Pantry, drive around to the back of the building (office side) and park in the parking lot. Please ring the doorbell and our office staff will be with you and lead you inside. Please let them know if you have never visited the pantry before and they will help you.

When you come in the doors, proceed to the closest table (with paperwork on it). You will take a paper slip and fill out your information (every time) and give it to the office, who will give you a bag of food. Clients are eligible for one bag of food per month. An additional bag may be given depending on family size. Bag contents vary but usually include some of the following non-perishable items: breakfast foods, canned vegetables/fruit, starches, snacks, drinks, etc.

Who is eligible?

The pantry is open to those living in New Kent County or the immediate surrounding areas including Charles City and Sandston.

For more information on the Food Pantry, contact the office.

How can I donate to the Food Pantry?

Donations to the Food Pantry are always welcome. The pantry’s needs are written on a dry-erase board located on the Food Pantry Door in the Welcome Area.

Youth

The youth group participates in regular activities. Leader Rick Wood is hard at work planning ways for the youth to be engaged with one another and the Lord, including missions.

Please contact the office (Email LINK) for more information on the youth group.

Elderberries

The Elderberries is a group of seniors who have a heart for service and fellowship. The group normally meets on the 2^nd Tuesday of every month and concludes with a potluck lunch. The group also take trips off-site and collects items for the community; Recently, they went to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and to the movies at Henrico Theatre and collected school supplies for local teachers.

For more information on the Elderberries, please contact Roger Gallahan at: rgallahan54@aol.com.

Knitting/Crocheting (Prayer Shawl Ministry)

The Knitting and Crocheting Group meets every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the church’s Gathering Area to fellowship and work on any personal projects, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, Samaritan’s Purse, and wherever there is a need. 

Prayer Shawl Ministry @ PUMC: Shawls are made and then blessed and placed in the church’s Gathering Area for those in need of extra comfort and prayer.

Anyone interested in joining or donating yarn, please contact us.

Men’s Morning Breakfast Covenant

The men in the church have breakfast and fellowship on Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Feel free to join them and be sure to bring your breakfast!

Prayer Ministry

A small group of members take public and private prayer requests, pray for them and send out cards.

Please contact us for more information on the prayer team.

Make an online Prayer Request or email prayer requests to: office@pumcqva.org. Please let us know if you would like the name to be on the public prayer list in our weekly bulletin or if you would like it to remain private.