Local Missions
Blood Drives
Mentor UMC holds regular Blood Drives on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 3 PM every couple months. View our schedule and register to give blood online here.
Rummage Sale
All are invited to donate or volunteer for this year’s Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 18th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Funds made through the sale go towards missions and outreach.
Needed for in-take, organizing, price-tagging, set-up, and cleanup. You can volunteer for one shift on one of the weekdays leading up to the sale (or multiple days) or sign up to help on the day of the sale as a greeter, cashier, or for cleanup. Sign up online here.
Donations will be accepted the week leading up to the sale ONLY: Monday, April 13th through Thursday, April 15th (until noon). Please view the list HERE.
Change the World Day
Join us for Change the World Day on Saturday, April 25th from 9 AM to 2 PM as we partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in the local community. Sign up online to help.
Woodlawn Homes
On Saturday, April 11th, the UWF will be sponsoring an “In the Spirit of Easter Party” at the Woodlawn Homes Community Center in Painesville. Children’s party from 12:30 to 2:30 PM includes crafts, games, prizes, and food. Volunteers are needed! Call Carol Ryan at 440.488.0541 or email her at workingwithwoodlawncarol70@gmail.com
Youth Service Project Fundraising
Youth Service Project (YSP) is a week-long mission trip in June for Youth and Adult Volunteers. They hold a few major fundraisers per year to support their trip. Learn more about ALL fundraisers by visiting the YSP page.
Join us on April 12th for an evening of raffles, entertainment, food, and fun. Journey Groups, Committees, and individuals are invited to donate themed baskets for the raffle (no alcohol). Tickets on sale IN PERSON at the church after worship. You need a physical ticket to participate in the evening.
Grab your plant sale form in the Info Hub or the church office (COMING SOON). Deadline to turn in is April TBD. Sale day is May 8th & 9th here at MUMC. If you do not fill out a presale form there will still be hanging pots on sale the days of.
Support the upcoming trip by purchasing a “YSP Mission Trip Stock.” Each level has different offerings. Fill out a stock form on the YSP page (link above in the bold print).
MUMC Food Ministry
You can designate your giving in person or online to Food Ministry (envelopes available in the Info Hub and Narthex). Help support our ongoing food outreach including More Than a Meal, Distributions, Meal Blessings, and more. Food items can be dropped off in the Community Center.
The MUMC Food Pantry holds regular Distributions throughout the year, serving families in our community through local schools. Families who have signed up are welcome to come to the church after 4 PM on Distribution days to “shop” the food available. Everything is FREE for community members in need.
The upcoming Distributions are:
- March 30th & 31st
- May 18th & 19th
- July 20th & 21st
- September 21st & 22nd
To volunteer to help with any of these distributions, reach out to Alan Vick or stop by the church on Distribution days to set up, packaged, and help in other ways.
In a combined effort, folks at and connected with Mentor UMC and our preschool are collecting food for those suffering from food insecurity. Our goal is to collect enough food that we can do a few pop-up food pantries throughout Mentor for folks who do not have transportation or resources to get to a food program. We are looking for the following items:
- Non-perishable food items
- Non-perishable foods that can be made in the microwave
- Canned foods with a pop-open lid
- Can openers for canned items without a pop-open lid
- $5-10 gift cards for folks to buy fresh dairy & produce
This is a food ministry of MUMC that gives a sense of connection as well as a meal. Many of those who need food are also in need of seeing a smile and hearing a kind word. On the last Saturday of each month, we cook a meal and serve in our Fellowship Hall. You can help cook, clean up, or hand out meals while interacting with guests. The time commitment is four hours. Please use this link to sign up online.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2026
Join us on October 3rd, for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Lake Farm Park. Our hope is to sign up as many friends, family members, MUMC congregants, and regular worshippers as possible. Please know that signing up does not mean someone must physically walk (though we would love that!). Joining our team simply means:
Nehemiah Mission
There are volunteer opportunities at Nehemiah mission in Cleveland, especially for their “Bread on Bridge” ministry. Learn more online here.
Hope Chest
Based in Painesville, their mission is to provide clean clothing and new shoes, socks and underwear to people in Lake County. You can drop off donations in the Community Center or designate your giving to “Hope Chest”. Check the Weekly Update for regular updates on their current needs. View their website here to learn more.
Caring Servants
Caring Servants is an extension of the pastoral visitation ministry to the homebound or chronically ill members of Mentor United Methodist Church. Caring Servants provide regular contact through cards, calls, visits, or “special deliveries” on a monthly basis. By using a buddy system and focusing on 4-6 people we “share the care” on a regular basis in order to keep people connected to their church. If you are interested in getting involved, get in touch with Pastor Ivy or the church office.
Project Hope for the Homeless
This Homeless shelter of Lake County, located at 25 Freedom Rd in Painesville, relies on volunteers and donations. MUMC often partners with them for meals, programs, or various missions throughout the year. If you feel called to this area, learn more on their site or get in touch with the Missions committee at MUMC. Check out their website for updates.
