We're on a mission
Arise United Methodist Church supports families in our community, the nation and beyond.
We provide direct support to those in need through our weekly Food Pantry, Relief Fund and other mission outreach programs that directly assist people in our community.
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We collect offerings monthly for mission projects on the first Sunday of each month. Each year, the Arise Mission Committee selects six United Methodist programs and six other charitable organizations to support.
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Local outreach
Food Pantry
Those in need of groceries are invited to pick up food from the food pantry between 10:30 a.m. and noon Saturdays. Closed May 10 (Barn Sale), Sept. 13 (DogFest) and Nov. 29. We provide items such as canned meat, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, boxed macaroni and cheese, soups, canned meals, (ex. Chef Boyardee meals). Drive up to our entrance, and volunteers will deliver food to your car. We welcome contributions of canned and other dry goods and money to assist us in assisting those in need.
Arise Family Relief Fund
We provide emergency and other assistance to church members and others referred to the Missions Committee by church members. See a Missions Committee member or the pastor for more information or assistance.
Caring Ministry
This group mobilizes a loving response to those in grief, isolation, sickness, or other needs through cards, phone calls, visits, meals (including funeral luncheons), and special outreach projects.
Love INC Fuel Vouchers
Arise Church provides fuel vouchers for transportation to clients referred by Love INC.
Red Bird Mission
We collect monetary donations, school supplies, new books, toys and clothing for the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, KY. Red Bird Mission is a United Methodist ministry that support Appalachian families in a variety of ways.
Giving Tree
Members donate gifts at Christmas to support the Livingston County Women’s Group effort to provide gifts to people in need in the county.
A year of giving -- 2025
Donations for these missions are collected through a special offering during the the first Sunday worship service of the month.
January
Elli's House Elli's House serves homeless and runaway women involved in human trafficking in Detroit. Its mission is to abolish sex trafficking in Detroit through building relationships, offering safe shelter and providing education.
May
Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry Chuck Waggin is a group of Livingston and Oakland county pet lovers that provides food for pet owners in need. Its goal is to keep pets with their people. Chuck Waggin participates in the Arise Food Pantry once a month.
September
Red Bird Mission Arise Church supports the Christmas program at Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. The Unted Methodist program serves children in families below the poverty level, meeting the individual needs of each child.
February
Native American Ministries Sunday This Sunday reminds United Methodists of the gifts and contributions made by Native Americans to our society. The offering supports ministries and churches in Native American communities and allows The United Methodist Church to partner with existing native ministries to develop new programs.
June
Noah Project for Homelessness The Noah Project provides support and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in Detroit, fostering a sense of dignity, stability, and empowerment
October
World Communion Sunday  World Communion donations provide college scholarships for minority students in the United States and internationally.
March
One Great Hour of Sharing The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responds with disaster relief anywhere around the world, including the United States.
July
Arise Family Relief Fund This fund provides emergency and other assistance to church members and to others referred to the Missions Committee by church members.
November
Arise Food Pantry The Arise Food Pantry provides food to those in need through a distribution at the church on Saturdays.
April
Abundant Health The United Methodist Abundant Health project works to increase access to health interventions in economically vulnerable communities. It partners with community-based programs and also funds United Methodist-specific hospitals and clinics. It’s current focus is protecting children from preventable causes of death and disease.
August
Wesley Foundation at the University of Michigan The foundation is a community committed to caring, sharing, serving, learning and growing with each other regardless of ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital or economic status, disability or other human differences. The common bond is God’s love shown through Jesus with an emphasis on social implications of the gospel and personal growth as Christians.
December
Love INC (In the Name of Christ) Arise Fuel Voucher Ministry provides fuel for transportation to clients referred to Arise from Love INC.