In the Community

Coralville United Methodist Church – part of the Coralville/Iowa City/North Liberty community

Jesus didn’t distinguish between loving God and loving our neighbor – they are one and the same. At Coralville United Methodist Church we encourage all church members to be active in our church and in our community, because these too are one and the same. Our members are involved in many ways both through the church and through other local organizations. Here are some of the community activities in which we participate as a church:

Operation Backpack

Operation Backpack is a HACAP-sponsored program that provides local elementary school children with nutritious, kid-friendly foods to help with hunger over the weekends. According to the USDA, 11% of households in the United States regularly do not have sufficient food to thrive.  Studies also show that children perform better in school when they eat three balanced meals a day.  Free and reduced lunches at school help children during the week, but there is a need for food on the weekends.

Coralville UMC supplies backpacks of food for students in need at Kirkwood Elementary School, delivered on Friday morning each week during the school year. Volunteers are needed to help package the food. The total time commitment is approximately 1 hour. All are welcome to participate! Contact Brenda Albright at iaalbright@aol.com.

West High SupplyWest High Food Pantry

Recognizing a need for food and supplies for students at West High School, Coralville UMC established a pantry at the school. The congregation collects food and school supplies, and at Christmas time we collect grocery gift cards to give to the students for their families. Coralville UMC members/friends who are teaching aides at the school transport, stock, package and distribute the food and supplies. 

 

What's New

Sunday, May 25, will be the last Sunday of regular Kids.Connect classroom time. But never fear!  Teachers and leaders are planning some summer fun!


This summer Pastor Rachel will host a summer book club instead of a regular Bible Study. Because summer schedules are full and often unpredictable, instead of meeting weekly, we will read the book in your own time (maybe at the beach or the cabin) and then meet once a month to discuss the book. Pastor Rachel will share some reflections about the readings for the weekly newsletter. Keep reading to view the selections.


 Read on to see some of the ways you can get and stay connected! Contact the church office (319-351-2446 or office@coralvilleumc.org) if you'd like to receive the weekly ENews.


Now there are three ways for you to make contributions to CUMC!