N2N provides its services to anyone within the greater St. George, UT area who is in need, without regard to that individual’s race, color, creed, national origin or religious affiliation.

Projects will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the needs of the person seeking assistance and “weighing against N2N’s current workload, resources and capabilities at the time of project submission.

N2N collaborates with other organizations (both profit and non-profit) as necessary to assist people in need, and sometimes to defray the costs of materials people just can’t afford.

If you are in need of assistance, or would like to volunteer, see the form on our n2n page.

What is UMCOR SUNDAY ? The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) lives out signs of Christ’s extravagant grace in the world by prayerfully working with communities that are overwhelmed by natural or man-made disasters. UMCOR builds on the strengths of what is already available in a community and actively involves the people affected in recovery efforts.

One of the wonderful aspects of The United Methodist Church is that we can do so much more together than we ever could do on our own – and through our connection UMCOR has been doing this for 80 years.

The special offering received on UMCOR Sunday helps support the small but impactful UMCOR staff who are specialists in disaster response and recovery. Funds also ensure adequate training for emergency response coordinators, construction volunteers, and case managers who assist victims of disasters, chain saw gangs and sheetrock installers.

Small groups bring people together. It gives us a time in which to get to know someone that we might only see at a worship service or church large group function. The focus is on friendships, common interests, and social activities. The whole point of these is to get connected to others in a Christian context.

Our Connect groups may be a time for reviewing a bible verse, sharing a devotion, socializing, and sharing with each other what Jesus means to one another. It is a time to gather together to care, share, support and have some fun with each other.

Small groups can help us develop a greater sense of Christian community in a disconnected age. They can facilitate the formation of deeper Christian friendships and encourage greater spiritual accountability. As we catch up with friends and make new ones, we practice our calling to understand and love each other.

We currently have four groups at SHUMC. Email the church office for more information.

At a recent Congregational Revitalization meeting, the team was asked “What are the strengths of SHUMC?” The following is a recap of the team members’ answers:

• Pastors and congregation are great at meeting and greeting new faces in worship.
• Our outreach programs-soup kitchen, Utah food Bank, Switchpoint, etc.
• Connect Groups (although we need to publicize what they are all about)
• Men and Women’s bible studies
• Youth activities
• Veteran’s Home worship service
• Pastoral home and hospital visits
• Social Media – Newly revamped website with calendar events being posted further in advance, Facebook page
• Recording and making worship services available online
• Vacation Bible School
• Mailing newsletters to shut-ins and having colored newsletter available
• Holiday Bazaar (formerly known as Candy Cane Bazaar)

Some of these programs have been in existence for a while, however, the group feels that they have improved and risen to a new level. Others are new and have added to the effectiveness of the purpose of SHUMC. I have to add that these are the items that were brainstormed in the short time we had for our meeting and if you feel we have omitted anything, please let us know.

What do you think SHUMC does well?

Worship attendance is up for the year-even through the summer months. Fall is upon us and our teams are meeting again after a summer break. Snowbirds are returning and the voltage from the electricity in the air is cranking up. Exciting times are ahead…..please join us as we move through this journey with God.