Salem Missions

Hurricane Relief Thank You

 

On September 12, around noon a full 18-wheel truck with approximately 44,000 pounds of items left the Salem parking lot bound for the United Methodist Committee on Relief Distribution Center in Ballwin, LA.  Salem contributed $22,031.60 which was divided between cash and supplies to UMCOR.  In addition to the Salem congregation several area churches, Eden Seminary, and community members also donated supplies.  Thank you to everyone that received donations in the hot sun, packaged health kits, sorted boxes, shoppers that bought supplies, and the youth that made the huge sign for the truck.  A big thank to the Salem mission team for all your organization and hard work.  May God use our gifts to help bring hope to those in the midst of chaos!

Special Collections

Food Drive

Food will be collected the first Sunday of each month.  Items will be shared between Metro Ministry and Kingdom House.  Please bring non-perishable food items with an emphasis on high protein food.  Items may be dropped off in the collection bins at the back of the Sanctuary and Chapel or the Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions please enter a comment and you will receive a reply. 

Metro Ministry

Metro provides a variety of services to those in need in the city of St. Louis.  Women's Circles at Salem provide a monthly meal to the women who live at Shalom House, a women's shelter housed at Metro Ministries. 

Kingdom House

Kingdom House is a social service agency that provides a variety of services for those living on the near southside, just south of downtown St. Louis.  Kingdom House provides daycare and other programs for children and youth, employment programs, family services, and older adult services.

Kingdom House Christmas Shop is part of the Near South Side Christmas Program, a collaboration that provides Christmas gifts, food and clothing to over 500 low income families and senior citizens living in the area.

Salem in Ladue UMC is sponsoring the "Least Coin Mission Project" to benefit Kingdom House.  The goal is to collect enough pennies to reach from Salem to Kingdom House (approximately 12 miles).  Pennies are being collected at Salem now through December 4, and the collection will be presented to Kingdom House during the December 4th celebration of the opening of the Exploration Place.  Please bring in your pennies!!!!!

Rainbow Network

We are not taking collections for the Rainbow Network at this time.  Requests for future collections will be posted on this site.   

La Clinica/ASC

La Clinica's sister agancy, Accion Social Comunitaria, is sponsering a benefit gold tournament on Saturday, Sept 24, 2005 at Forest Park Golf Course. ASC porvides tutoring, educational programs, and parenting programs for immigrant families who need to learn to access the school systems. The tournament will be a shotgun start at 7:30 AM. Cost is $165.00/golfer. Sponserships are still available as well. Contact Linda Leonard, ASC Board member for more info at 314 275-7022.

Epworth Children and Family Services

In partnership with the community and the United Methodist Church, we offer a wide array of services to children, youth and families in need, strengthening the capacity of each to thrive in society.

Habitat for Humanity

Each year, Salem raises funds and builds a new home for a St. Louis family.  Volunteers work on Wednesdays and designated Saturdays.