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UMCOR ERT Training Session – April 21st
The Montrose United Methodist Church will be hosting an Early Response Training session on Saturday April 21st from 9-5. This training is provided by the UM Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and UM Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) to facilitate our mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.” Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) assist disaster survivors in the early days after an event occurs, while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs usually work in their local districts,…
UMCOR Early Response Team (ERT) Training
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is in the process of building up its Early Preparedness/Disaster Response ministry. Central UMC will be participating in this important ministry by hosting training/certification sessions. Our first session was held on Saturday, January 20th 2018 was attended by ten individuals. Another session is in the works, with the date TBD. The cost of the training is $35 per person, which covers your training manual, t-shirt, badge, lunch and snacks. If you are interested…
Hurricane Relief
Central United Methodist Church is a collection site for UMCOR flood bucket and hygiene kit supplies for hurricane relief. The supplies will be sent to the UMCOR Midwest Mission Distribution Center for assembly. Once assembled, the kits will then be shipped to Texas and Florida to help victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. UMCOR is also taking donations to assist with disaster relief. Drop-Off Hours M-W from 9am – 4pm Thursday 9am – 8pm Sunday 8:30am – 12:00pm Please drop…