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Care for one another
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. - John 13:34
Our Congregational Care ministries focus on creating a caring and supportive community for people at Foothills United Methodist Church.
Prayer Chain
Our prayer team is a group of men and women who pray for the concerns and praises of our church members and their family and friends. Prayer requests are passed on to members of the Prayer Team by e-mail. To be included in the prayer e-mails, contact the church office.
Hospitality and Fellowship
From the greeters at the front door, to the ushers helping in our worship services, to the hosts in the kitchen setting out doughnuts and making the coffee…it is a team effort to provide the hospitality and fellowship we all enjoy on Sunday mornings.
Memorial Hospitality
This ministry team provides organizational leadership and support for funeral and memorial service receptions.
Doorkeepers Men’s Group
A group of men meet on Tuesday mornings for fellowship and a devotional. They then work on church grounds as needed.
Knitting and Prayer Shawl Group
Whether you’re a novice or a master knitter/crocheter, you’re welcome to join. Prayer shawls created in the group are blessed and given as gifts to people going through traumatic life experiences. Once a month members of this group also teach homeless women how to make prayer shawls.
Serving in our community & Beyond
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. - 1 Peter 4:10
We practice Compassion & Service because internal belief should result in external action. Join us in serving others.
H.E.L.P. House
Housing Emergency Lodging Program (H.E.L.P.) is a housing a mentoring program designed to help lift families out of poverty and provide them with tools to help them stay out of poverty.
SHARE Food Pantry
Support this church-based food pantry in Placerville by donating non-perishable food items and help distribute food at the food closet in Placerville.
Homeless Ministry
We partner with local churches to advocate for shelter for the homeless. You can donate items or help with deliveries of clothing, toiletries, and sleeping bags to homeless individuals through our partner organization. More info
Volunteers in Mission
V.I.M. is the short-term mission arm of the United Methodist Church and connects volunteers with short-term mission opportunities at home and abroad. More info