Community Ministries Program

10/15/2026

What a great night making self portraits and exploring the kids creativity by doing this fun art project. The older kids in our program (Transitions Program) watched a video and had a great conversation about social media and their digital footprint. We also mixed in a bit of gym time for an action packed evening.

After all this activity we had a great meal thanks to our awesome kitchen team of volunteers that had kids asking to go up for 3rd and 4th helpings. A home style cooked meal sitting around a table is a unique time to get to know the kids and volunteers even better.

As always our volunteers are simply the best humans and we are so lucky to be able to spend time together. Huge shout out to Tori and Shelly for planning this great activity. You rock!

Have a great week everyone!

10/10/2026

Join us for this powerful evening of learning through story and first account of living in addiction. Learn how family, allies and the general public can help by becoming more informed. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity...

10/09/2026

Wednesday evening recap and upcoming events at the CM Program. Check it out!

10/08/2026

A great first night with a lot of excited children filling the rooms and halls at Trinity UMC. Loved seeing the kids and parents smiling at drop off and pick up. Today was a nice easy day with "Get to Know You" activities and a little bit of gym time today with the kids Club group. It was so busy I was only able to get a few pics tonight but there will be more next week!

Our Transitions Program did some brainstorming about future programming opportunities and having great conversations as they start their year together.

Overall a great start to our year and can't wait to see all the fun they will have! Huge shout out to our volunteers who help make it all happen! Ya'll rock and we appreciate you so much!

10/01/2026

Community Ministries Program Wednesday evening programming starts next week and we have a full program with a wait-list again this year! We even have added a few more spots compared to last year. Follow our page to watch all the excitement on Wednesday nights!

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

Great afternoon having a table at the GVSU volunteer/Intern Engagement Fair. Had lots of great conversations with college students potentially interested in being a part of our Community Ministries Program this year!

09/09/2026

Save the Date..
"My Life in Pieces" Speaker Series
Oct 20th 6:30-8pm @ Trinity UMC
Topic: Addiction and Recovery

Great speaker pulling back the curtain to share his experience with drug addiction and recovery and the journey leading to what he does now. You won't want to miss this important discussion. No cost but if you can let us know you plan on attending that would be great but not required. Email [email protected] if planning on attending, thank you.

09/08/2026

Halloween Costume collection children at Congress Elementary School. Drop off used or buy new costumes and drop them off at our collection box at Trinity UMC at 1100 Lake Drive by Oct 28th!

08/20/2026

As I've been doing some professional development reading before we are starting our Community Ministries Program (School Year Program) I came across this simple statement, "Love Your Passengers".

You know what? I couldn't agree more...
Since I've started in this role we have had amazing volunteers who have built a very loving community around their shared care for their community. We've had amazing kids that have come through our program, stayed connected and we still get to be a part of their lives while they start their adult lives. We've gotten to meet and become friends with amazing parents who love their kids, love our program and we continue to stay connected to this day.

We love the people we've met along this journey and that comes with many joyful days and sad ones too. We strive to help each other whether you've been here for a minute or 20+ years because we've built a community. Thank You to all those who have been passengers in the Community Ministries Program community in whatever capacity it may be. We love you and we are looking forward to another great year!