Missions at
St. Simons
United Methodist Church
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”
-1 Peter 4:10At St. Simons United Methodist Church, we believe missions are simply an expression of God’s love in action. Guided by our Wesleyan heritage, we strive to share hope, kindness, and encouragement through a variety of ministries that support both our local community and the wider world. Whether you’re new to faith or looking for a place to make a meaningful difference, we welcome you to join us as we work together to reflect Christ’s love in everyday ways.
Your volunteerism and donations are encouraged with any of the nonprofit charities we support.
GOLDEN ISLES AREA MISSIONS WE SUPPORT:
Early Response Team
A dedicated group of volunteers trained to provide Christian care and practical assistance to those affected by local and regional disasters.
Faithworks
An ecumenical* ministry to improve community healthcare services and quality of life needs for the under-served in Glynn County and Southeast Georgia.
*Representing more than 85 churches, 170 businesses and 50 service organizations.Golden Isles FCA
A Christian sports organization serving our community by equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to make a difference for Christ.
Hope 1312 Collective
The collective has a responsibility to engage in the child welfare system and create lasting change in the lives of at-risk children in our community.
Hospice of the Golden Isles
Hospice believes that every person deserves comfort, dignity, respect, and peace at the end of life. It’s about living fully in every moment.
Manna House
Exists to eliminate hunger and food insecurity through perishable and nonperishable food distribution, soup kitchen, and nutrition promotion since 1983.
Morningstar
Morningstar Youth Estate is a therapeutic residence for boys and young men, ages 12 to 21, with significant developmental challenges who are assisted in life and education planning.
Operation Bedspread
Improves the quality of life for children and their families by providing new and recycled clean beds and bedding – eco-friendly as beds are sanitized and kept from landfills.
Salvation Army Brunswick Corps
The international Christian organization cares for the lost, feeds the hungry, and comforts the hurting; an Army on the front lines fighting with love.
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
Serving as the food safety net for tens of thousands of people who are at risk for hunger throughout Coastal Georgia.
Skylark
A free nonprofit clinic providing onsite pregnancy tests, ultrasound confirmation, and sexual health, pregnancy, and reproductive health resources, services, and support.
Sparrow’s Nest
The kitchen pantry for Faithworks; offering pastoral care, resource management, food, financial assistance, and transportation for more than 20,000 people annually.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS WE SUPPORT:
Carolina Honduras Health Foundation
Improving community health in the Dept. of Colón, Honduras.
Mission of Hope
Focusing on church advancement, education, and food security in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Rise Against Hunger
An international charity on the road to end hunger, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Goal #2 of Zero Hunger.
Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Strengthens the United Methodist response to humanitarian crises around the world through disaster relief and recovery, migrant and refugee support, environmental sustainability, agriculture and food security.
Red Bird Henderson Settlement
Sharing the love of Christ and providing help with basic needs in Appalachia while helping the community to become more engaged and self-sufficient.