From 5:00pm to 7:00pm each Tuesday at the church on Carpenter, we invite neighbors in to have a light meal\u2026<\/p>\n
Our Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n This ministry began in the fall of 2005, when a few folks from Kumler United Methodist Church had the desire to share time and food with their neighbors who were struggling with poverty.\u00a0 Gathered around round tables, they invited people in.\u00a0 In the spring of 2006, it expanded into an ecumenical ministry when five other congregations joined to help provide food, volunteers, and support.<\/p>\n Each Tuesday, we come together with food and conversation, seeking to build relationships with our neighbors who are struggling with poverty and homelessness in our community.\u00a0 Our aim is to create a context where people from all walks of life can come together for a time in order that the Kingdom of God might be experienced.<\/p>\n This ministry is not about things or programs or techniques but about people<\/em>.\u00a0 Our devotion is to relate to everyone who comes into our presence as neighbors<\/em>.<\/p>\n Our Ministry Team<\/strong><\/p>\n Currently, eight local congregations (Chatham UMC, Elliot Ave. Baptist, Petersburg UMC, St. Joseph\u2019s Catholic Church, Laurel UMC, Fresh Visions Community Church, Kumler UMC, and Calvary Temple) provide and serve food on a rotating basis.\u00a0 In addition to these eight congregations, our ministry team is comprised of people from all walks of life who desire to serve and love their neighbor.\u00a0 We conclude every Tuesday evening with a reflection about our time together and prayer for our neighbors.\u00a0 We ask for a regular commitment from volunteers, but all are welcome to come check us out.\u00a0 Additionally, there is a great cloud of witnesses who support this effort through their prayers and tangible gifts.<\/p>\n