The Missions and Social Concerns Committee coordinates the church's efforts to extend the love of Christ to the communities in which we live (local, regional and global). The following are specific programs:
Elves' Workshop
Early in Advent, many elves gather for a morning to clean up and repair donated toys that are then given to a group in D.C. for distribution to children from low income families.
Green Team
The Green Team works to educate and motivate the congregation to live in an environmentally responsible manner.
Meals-on-Wheels
Volunteers from CCUMC participate in the Bethesda/Chevy Chase Meals-on-Wheels program on the 4th Thursday morning of every month. They deliver meals to seniors in need and others who are unable to shop or cook for themselves because of disability .
Both the Missions Committee and the United Methodist Women support Nepal Teachers Training Initiative (NTTI) which focuses on encouraging teaching that develops critical and creative thinking in often remote areas of Nepal. A member of the church is preparing to travel to Nepal to provide educational and administrative support to NTTI's director.
Nicaragua Mission
We are committed to providing monetary support to two UMC missionaries and a dentist who works in remote villages outside of Managua. Several groups from CCUMC have visited In a long-term effort to build a relationship with a sister church in Nicaragua.
Our Lady of Lourdes Feeding Program
CCUMC provides food for a homeless feeding program at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bethesda on the third Sunday evening of every month.
Sandwich Brigade
On the third Thursday morning of every month volunteers prepare sandwiches for the homeless in downtown D.C. which are then distributed by Martha's Table.
Walk for the Homeless
Members from CCUMC form the Brad Kormann Memorial Team to participate in the Walk for the Homeless in memory of a former member of the church. Proceeds of the walkathon benefit the homeless.
