OUTREACH

Serving with Brooklyn UMC is a great way to make a

difference in our community and deepen your relationship with Christ.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10

CLIMATE JUSTICE GREEN TEAM

Our Climate Justice Green Team is dedicated to caring for God's creation and advocating for environmental justice. We're proud to announce that we've successfully met the requirements to become a Certified Climate Justice Congregation for 2025 through Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light! We're one of many Minnesota churches making a difference by reducing carbon emissions, promoting recycling, and advocating for policies that protect our planet and support communities on the front lines of pollution.

We're actively involved in a variety of initiatives:

  • Community Gardens: We're growing vegetables in our raised gardens near the White House, using a donated rain barrel for irrigation. The produce will be shared with the congregation.
  • Education & Engagement: We regularly share "Eco Echo tips" in announcements, attend trainings to learn more about engaging others in climate justice, and host special events like our recent Earth Day Sunday service, which featured displays, treats, and a recycled wood bird feeder building activity.
  • Advocacy: We advocate with elected officials on matters that help care for our earth and those in polluted neighborhoods and cities.

Pease feel free to contact Nancy Kipp or the BUMC office to learn more or to join.

MISSIONS TEAM

Our mission is simple and powerful: to serve our neighbors—whether they are local, national, or international—by following God's greatest commandment to love one another. We believe that this call to love is an active one, and we live it out through a variety of ministries and actions.

In our local community, we are the hands and feet of Christ, partnering with organizations like CEAP, the shoe bus, and Loaves & Fishes to meet immediate needs and build relationships right here at home. These partnerships allow us to provide food, clothing, and essential support to those in our neighborhood who need it most.

Our commitment extends beyond our local area. We organize domestic and international mission trips, sending teams to serve communities and share God's love in tangible ways. Additionally, we lead collections of money and goods to support people both near and far, responding to natural disasters, poverty, and other urgent needs.

Finally, we believe that prayer is a cornerstone of our mission. We are dedicated to praying for all in the world who are in need, lifting up those we have served, those we hope to serve, and those whose struggles we may never know. Through these acts of service, we strive to be a light in the world, embodying the love and compassion that is central to our faith.

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE

Each year, our African Women's Society helps local students prepare for the new school year. In 2025, the society collected and distributed over 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies for children of all ages. This initiative is a testament to our church's commitment to supporting the community and empowering the next generation.

LOVE IN ACTION

Love in Action is a special weekly mission offering where the people of BUMC support various service agencies and funds. Your contributions provide vital assistance to groups such as:

  • Midwest Mission 
  • Park Center High School
  • MN Conference Offering
  • CEAP Food Shelf
  • Heart of the Brooklyn's. The Pastors' Discretionary Fund, which allows us as members of BUMC to offer mercy and help to those in our community who need it most.

Visit our events page to see the contribution we make each week. To contribute, you can place your gift in the Love in Action box outside the sanctuary. You can also designate your gift to "Love in Action" or a specific group at any time via check or electronic giving.

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