Outreach.

First United Methodist has a long and rich history of caring and showing God's love in the community, the state, and worldwide. Our church holds true to the Wesley tradition of "the world is our parish".

Food Bag Ministry

In partnership with The Communities and Schools team at Nutterfort Elementary, we help to supply food bags each month for students who experience food insecurity at home. We collect food items all month long and then assemble the bags once a month. We then deliver those food bags to our local elementary school to be distributed as needed. The items we collect are kid-friendly, easy to open, nonperishable food items. ​

Shower Ministry

Imagine not having access to a shower or washroom. For those without shelter, personal hygiene is a daily struggle. This lack of access to facilities can create more significant barriers for those already vulnerable and in need.
We offer showers to those in need every Friday from    12:00-2:00.

Donations of NEW t-shirts, underwear, socks, combs & full size shower supplies are needed and accepted for this ministry. 

How to donate:  Contact the church office to make arrangements. 304-623-3397 

Holiday Baskets
for The Salvation Army

At First United Methodist Church we offer a variety of different opportunities for adults of all ages and and in different situations of life through different ministry groups. We have weekly and monthly lunch & fellowship events, short and long term small group studies, a weekly Prayer Shawl gathering and many opportunities to be a part of the rich musical setting at First United Methodist Church. 

Food & Clothing Donations

We are no longer collecting Rummage.
We do collect food items for the Mustard Seed and the Nutterfort Elementary Family Food Pantry. Both locations appreciate jars of peanut butter, meal kits, toiletries and $10 grocery store gift cards. 

Special Offerings 

Yearly offerings that take place at First United Methodist Church 
  • Undie Sunday 
  • UMCOR Sunday
  • Open Heart Ministries Sunday (financial donation to O.H.M. who helps locals with utilities and rent)
  • White Gift Sunday (Canned food gifts for the Mustard Seed)
  • Thanksgiving Special Offering (in 2025 went to Tyrand House/ Hearts & Hand)
  • Christmas Special Offering (in 2025 went to Friends Feeding Friends)
  • Easter Special Offering 
"Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can,
At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you can."
- John Wesley
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