Mission & Outreach Ministries
As the church, we are called to be bearers of light, Christ's light that brings hope to our community and world. In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus instructs us to pay attention to the needs of others in our midst, seeing others through the lenses of Jesus.
Clemmons United Methodist Church mission statement :
We exist to reach out with God's love, to connect and equip all as transformed disciples of Jesus Christ for service in the world.
We pray we are faithful to whom, where and how God is calling us individually and as a body to serve God's people. If you are interested in knowing more about the outreach ministries of Clemmons UMC, please contact Kathy Giff at: giffk@clemmonsumc.org
Mission trips
Each year, Clemmons UMC sends dozens of people on mission trips to Jamaica, Guatemala, Honduras, Western North Carolina and more. Click below to learn more about each mission experience.
MISSION OUTREACH SUPPORT TEAM (MOST)
The CUMC Mission Outreach Support Team oversees and supports CUMC missions and outreach through promotion of effective ministry strategies, supporting new and existing ministry initiatives by providing tools, support, counsel and connections to further and enhance the potential viability and success of CUMC missions. CUMC grant and fundraising policies allow for better communication between mission team leaders and an equitable approach to mission fundraising. All who request mission grants, scholarships and fundraisers must submit an application to be approved by the MOSTeam. We also seek to partner with community agencies which align with our vision and mission . Please read the information below addressing the agency grant request process. To learn more about our scholarship, fundraising and grant process, please read the following documents:
mission team fundraising and grant requests
To make a request for grants, fundraisers or scholarships, please download and complete the appropriate form below and send to Kathy Giff, giffk@clemmonsumc.org. The due dates for 2024 are February 5, May 6, July 8 and November 4. Decisions will be made at the 2024 meetings on February 13, May 14, July 16 and November 12.
For Grant Requests: An application should be submitted by any CUMC Covenant Partner (member) wishing to receive a Mission and Outreach Special Fund Grant. Mission and Outreach Special Funds are intended for mission initiatives to serve and work within the local community and/or beyond to further the mission of CUMC and His kingdom. Priority will be given by the CUMC Mission & Outreach Support Team (MOSTeam) to requests that are most closely aligned with the vision and mission of CUMC. Funds will be available for disbursement once the MOSTeam decision is made and upon written authorization by the MOSTeam Leader. While any amount may be requested, funding grants will be decided based on MOSTeam approval considering available funds, as well as current and anticipated future funding requests. All requests must be submitted in writing as no verbal presentations for requests can be entertained in order to maintain process equity. All requests and subsequent grant decisions made by the MOSTeam will be reported to the Leadership Team on a routine basis by the MOSTeam Leader.
Special note for agencies applying for grants: The Agency Grant Request should be submitted by any agency representative wishing to receive a Mission and Outreach Special Fund Grant. Mission and Outreach Special Funds are intended for mission initiatives to serve and work within the local community and/or beyond to further the mission of CUMC and His kingdom. Priority will be given by the CUMC Mission & Outreach Support Team (MOSTeam) to requests that are most closely aligned with the vision and mission of CUMC.
For Fundraiser Requests: Fundraising includes any activity that asks for money or goods. Please complete and submit the form to the CUMC Discipleship and Outreach Minister one week prior to the scheduled MOST meeting. Dates are available on the church website.
For Scholarship Applicants: An application should be submitted by any CUMC Covenant Partner (member) wishing to receive financial assistance in the form of a scholarship for short-term mission trips or building teams. While mission team members usually fund their individual expenses, the Mission and Outreach Special Funds are available to mission team members and are intended for mission initiatives to serve and work within the local community and/or beyond to further the mission of CUMC and His kingdom. Priority will be given by the CUMC Mission & Outreach Support Team (MOSTeam) to requests that are most closely aligned with the vision and mission of CUMC.