This umbrella team supports and provides supplemental funding for all Local Missions Ministries as needed, as well as supports special requests from the pastor and church staff for youth, and education and outreach programs and projects. Financial support is appreciated and can be made through the church office or designated in church service donation envelopes.
Please check out our Ministry / Mission areas in which you can get involved, as well as contact Small Group Leaders, Class Facilitators and Mission/Ministry Leaders directly.
You can also call Colette Bos, Local Missions Team Chair, (480)695-2109 or the Church Office (480)982-3776.
Angel Tree
In October our Angel Team begins a two-month Christmas Mission that provides children with 5 wrapped items that include clothing, shoes, socks and a toy; and adults with a gift card. In addition, the family receives a family food box and Basha’s gift card. Clients and partners who are referred to us are from: Project Help, Hope Women’s Center and Sidewalk Sunday School families.
Food Bank – (480) 982-6789
The GCUMC Food Bank is currently open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am–Noon, and has been helping those in need for more than 20 years. We are located in the GCUMC Missions Center located at 8330 E. Sunrise Sky Dr. Gold Canyon (across the street from the Church’s Main Campus). Each family receives emergency bag(s)s of groceries, depending on their family size. We do not impose any geographical limitations, and all client information is kept confidential.
Thank to those who have contributed to this local Mission. Donations to the Food Bank are accepted from 9:00am–noon on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays during the week, on Sunday mornings, and during special events and concerts. Those interested in volunteering their time by working one or more days are invited to contact the GCUMC Food Bank at GoldCanyonUMC.FoodBank@gmail.com. The Gold Canyon UMC Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider.
Genesis Project
Members from Gold Canyon UMC provide assistance in preparing delicious hot meals and support to the Genesis Project. The Project offers clothing, shower vouchers a hot meal and a to-go meal to the hungry and homeless in the Apache Junction and Gold Canyon area. The Genesis Project is located at 564 N. Idaho Rd. in Apache Junction, and is open Monday through Friday, noon to 2:00pm. Those interested in volunteering, donating or providing financial support for this extremely important local mission are encouraged to contact Mid Carlozzi via or calling the Church Office.
Habitat for Humanity Project
At Habitat for Humanity we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. Purchasing a Habitat house helps families break the cycle of poverty and build long-term financial security. With an affordable, stable home, families have more to spend on food, medicine, child care, education and other essentials. We are always looking for volunteers to assist in the renovation, in providing lunches, and cash gifts in any amount to support this special ministry. For more details and information, please contact Joe and Maureen Morton at 602-284-2826.
Open Books – Open Hearts
Enriching children’s lives from toddler to teen by giving them books of their own. In conjunction with the GCUMC Food Bank, children of Food Bank clients are invited to take a new children’s book home with them at no charge. The selection includes everything from toddler picture books, to easy reader, chapter books and youth novels. Our teacher volunteers purchase books with funds donated by church. This ministry also provides a book for each child referred to us through the Christmas Angel Tree ministry. Financial donations to this ministry can be made at the Church Office.
St. Andrew’s Clinic
This “Clinic of Love” is a volunteer-driven health clinic located at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Nogales, Arizona. Every month, the clinic opens its doors for one day, during which volunteer physicians of all specialties treat 200-250 patients. Monetary donations for St. Andrew’s Clinic are accepted year-round in the church.
Stitches Unlimited
Stitches Unlimited is a group that makes quilts for residents in nursing homes, shelters, hospice, and various organizations throughout the valley. We have lots of fun sewing and donating our skills while providing lap quilts comforting those in need. If you would like to join us, we meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9am to 2pm in the Missions Center across the street from the church, in the Barnabas room. Please bring your giving spirit and a bag lunch. We have plenty of fabric and a few machines you can use. Hope to see you soon! For more information please contact the church office churchoffice@goldcanyonumc.org.