Upcoming events
October 4 - Cookout at Salem Street Women's House What do we need? YOU!--to share in food and fellowship with these women who sometimes feel they have been forgotten by society!
October 6 - Free Food Distribution Every month, Elizabeth St. UMC provides free food for over 100 families in our community. Food distribution usually on the first Monday of each month, sometimes rescheduled due to weather or a holiday, is the distribution.
No appointments.
Upon arrival, recipients can sign in at the tent as early as 12:30pm to receive a car order number.
Cars are called according to assigned numbers.
Remain in your car to drive through and receive food.
Distribution starts at 2pm!
Volunteer - Would you like to help us as we provide food for those in need in the Durham area? Volunteers are needed to: sort and package food, greet and sign in clients, and load food into recipient vehicles. Volunteers are needed from 12:45 pm to approximately 4:00 pm. But, any time you can donate between those hours is always greatly appreciated.
If you know of anyone who needs food, let them know about the distribution. Come help us feed our neighbors! Use the Contact Us form to get more information or to volunteer!
October 17 - ESUMC Seniors Luncheon We have a reservation at Shiki Sushi (Southpoint Location) for 11:00 am. DON'T DESPAIR! While they serve sushi - they also have Chinese favorites, Thai Noodles and Curries, as well as Hibachi specials, Bento Box meals, and Poke Bowls. There's something for everyone!
October 19 - Third Sunday Lunch We’ll be heading to a local restaurant after worship service to enjoy one another’s company and fellowship time. All are welcome to join us!
October 25 - Game Night Come socialize and play games with us. We play a variety of games, whatever people bring with them. Reach out for more information on this month’s game night!
October 26 - Sunday Breakfast at United Ministries of Durham Help provide breakfast for members of our community from 8-8:30 am until approximately 10:30 am every fourth and fifth Sunday. Sign up to help.
October 31 - Trunk-or-Treat & Free Community Meal Come indulge in delicious foods. Free for all. Spread the news! 6pm in the parking lot across from the sanctuary (normally in the Education Building downstairs - enter by the playground entrance).
CARVE: Food Drive Program
Our focus on food for the Urban Ministry contains to reap many rewards for those in need of foods both via the serving line and in the Tuesday bagged distribution.
We encourage you to bring food items EVERY SUNDAY according to the following plan:
C -- First Sunday of each month is for CEREAL (and other breakfast food)
A -- Second Sunday is for APPLESAUCE and other canned fruit items
R -- Third Sunday is for RICE and pasta items
V -- Fourth Sunday is for canned VEGETABLES
E-- Fifth Sunday is for EVERYTHING -- bring any food items
This program helps us be mindful on a more regular basis that many of our neighbors are experiencing food shortages, and we hope that we can increase the donations we are making every month.
PRAYER CONCERNS
If you have prayer concerns, we want to be there for you! Please fill out the form on our Contact Us page or give us a call at 919-688-7138 to let us know how we can pray for you.