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Serving Others

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We are a missional church! We spend countless hours serving others using our time, talents, and abilities to help and support other members of the community and beyond, demonstrating love and compassion through actions like volunteering, providing care to those in need, and assisting with church programs. We strive to follow the example of Jesus who came ‘not to be served but to serve.’

Below are some of the ways we serve others. We hope you will consider signing up to volunteer your time and talents! Please send an email by clicking here.

The Haiti Initiative

Since its inception in 2013, a board oversees funds that have been used to house, feed, empower, employ and educate the Haitian community in Haiti and South Florida. We have built and continue to support a school in Donne, Haiti that serves over 100 children. Besides learning in the classroom, the students receive meals and nursing care. Click here to learn more!

Compassionate Care Program

Each Saturday from 9:00am-11:00am, a local organization called Changing Lives, supports the homeless population by providing showers, clothing/shoes, haircuts, medical care, and lunch in our Gathering Place. Click here to learn more!

Boca Helping Hands

First Boca supports Boca Helping Hands, a local organization, that provides food, job training, access to healthcare and financial assistance to help individuals and families improve their quality of life and build financial stability. First Boca does two food drives a year to help stock their pantry. Our volunteers also meet at Boca Helping Hands every Thursday to pack food boxes for students to take home over the weekend. Click to learn more!

CROS Ministries

First Boca partners with CROS Ministries. Since 1978, CROS Ministries has been “standing in the gap” for our hungry neighbors in Palm Beach and Martin Counties through community collaborations. First Boca does two food drives a year to help stock their food pantries. Click to learn more!

Our Outreach Ministries Committee

The Outreach Committee coordinates the funds to be given to charities throughout the United States and the World. The congregation has the opportunity to donate funds through the giving envelopes that are available at all the Sunday services. Click here to see all the organizations that we support financially throughout the year.

Residing Hope, formally the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home

Residing Hope is a diverse ministry that includes therapeutic residential care, foster care, independent living assistance, Montessori education for the community, and counseling services in multiple counties. Every 5th Sunday, we have a special offering for Residing Hope. Click here to learn more!

Children Ministries

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At First United Methodist Church of Boca Raton we offer a variety of programs for children and families. Whether it is attending Sunday School, weekday activities, or special events your child will experience a world of Christ-focused activities that will encourage your child to be a disciple of Jesus Christ with a vision of how they can help change the world. With the help of our enthusiastic volunteers, we work and pray hard to create a safe, loving, and fun environment where children can enjoy learning about Jesus and about serving others. If you’d like to get your children involved or become a volunteer in the children’s area, please contact me.

Cindy Walls 561-395-1244 x130

Outreach Committee

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The Outreach Committee coordinates the funds to be given to charities throughout the United States and the World. The congregation has the opportunity to donate funds through the giving envelopes that are available at all the Sunday services. The following is just a partial list of some of the organizations our congregation supports:

The Outreach Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month on Zoom at 7pm.

Child and Student Release Form

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For the safety of all children and students we ask to have this release form filled out for the year for each participant. The form must be renewed to covers all activities, trips, and events from September 1 through August 31. You can complete the form either by the online form below, filling out the PDF form and emailing it to me, or printing the form and bringing in a hard copy. If you have trouble accessing the form online in these formats you can also pick up a hard copy from the church. Please also scan and email a copy of the front and back of your insurance card (or alternately drop off a hard copy of the insurance card).

FUMC Children and Student Release Form

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Adult Ministry

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At First Boca, our mission is: Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.  We offer studies and retreat opportunities, but encourage everyone to: establish a daily time with God that includes prayer and Bible reading; connect with a spiritual mentor for support and accountability; share your God story; or tithe as a spiritual discipline.  Please contact Cindy Walls at 561-395-1244 with questions.

Ministries

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If you’re looking to get involved in the life of the church you’ve come to the right place. Here in our ministries section is all the places you can get connected and involved.  Our events and programs are changing often so check back regularly to see what’s new and exciting here at First United Methodist Church.

Get Connected

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We are so glad you’ve found us here at First United Methodist Church of Boca Raton! As we live out our calling to ‘Love God, and Love People’ we hope you will find our community as a place you can worship, grow, connect, and serve.

To the right you’ll see additional information including a welcome message from our Senior Pastor, general information about our services and where we are located, our staff listing, more ways to get connected, and a contact form if you need more information.

One way to get connected is by checking out our Ministries section. We offer a variety of programs for children, youth, and adults year round. You can also contact any of our staff for more information in their area.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us via staff, our website contact form, or by calling the church office at 561-395-1244. We hope you will experience the love of God as you get connected here!

United Women in Faith

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The United Women in Faith’s Unit (UWF) at our church has three circles: Rebekah Circle, Susanna Circle, and Wesley Circle. Our circles provide opportunities to promote spiritual growth and fellowship and develop awareness and encourage action and advocacy on behalf of women, children and youth, locally and globally.  Any female aged 12 and up is welcome to join a circle.