Make an Impact
As we seek to be the church in a hurting world, the following are different ways to make a difference through service and mission in and beyond our community
Cherry Hill Food Pantry Collection
Anytime
The Cherry Hill Food Pantry is an important resource to combat food insecurity in our local community, and we have an ongoing collection of items to stock their shelves. Needs include:
nonperishable food items
canned corn
canned green beans
laundry detergent
pasta
pasta sauce
napkins
coffee
bar soap
Place items in our collection bin located in the breezeway by the church parking lot. You may also support the Cherry Hill Food Pantry through monetary donations made on our website or church app or by mailing a check to the church office with “Cherry Hill Food Pantry” on the memo line. Thank you for your continued support of our Mission Partner!
New! The Cherry Hill Food Pantry now has an Amazon Wish List where you can purchase items and have them sent directly to the pantry. Click the button to access the list.
Building Up Los Cocos: Envelopes of Hope
Share love! Be part of HUMC’s Mission in the Dominican Republic by participating in the Envelopes of Hope Fundraiser. You will be helping to buy the lumber, concrete, roofing, beds, etc. needed to build simple frame homes for two families living is severe poverty (HUMC houses #29 and #30). You will also be providing paths to better futures by supporting educational programs at the Community Center, the HUMC Library, and school supplies for children and the mountain school. Please stop by the table in the Welcome Center to learn more and choose an envelope of any amount ($1.-$200). Follow the instructions inside to make a gift.
You can also click the button below to make a donation. Use the fund “Mission: Dominican Republic (Building Up Los Cocos).
Sunday, October 12-Sunday, October 26
Early Response Team Basic Training
Early Response Teams (ERTs) are specially trained United Methodist volunteers who provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disasters. ERT members are often among the first church-based volunteers allowed into disaster-affected areas after clearance from local authorities. They help secure homes with tarps and plywood, remove debris, clean out flooded areas, sort and distribute supplies, and listen with compassion to those who have experienced loss. Their role is not to fix everything, but to bring practical help and Christ’s love during the critical days immediately following a disaster—always serving under the direction of local officials and conference leadership.
The Greater New Jersey Annual Conference is offering a Basic ERT Training on Saturday, November 1, from 9am to 4pm at Montclair State University. This training, provided through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual grounding needed to safely and effectively assist in disaster response. If you are re-certifying, you only need to attend from noon to 4pm. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Montclair State University is located at 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043. Detailed location and parking information will be provided after registration.
This training is open to all—membership in the United Methodist Church is not required. Spots are limited–Click the button below to register!
Saturday, November 1
Feed My Starving Children
The Haddonfield Council of Churches is excited to host its annual “Feed My Starving Children” food packing event on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Haddonfield Middle School. This meaningful, hands-on service opportunity invites volunteers ages 5 and up to come together as a community to pack life-saving meals for children and families facing starvation and malnutrition around the world. We hope you’ll join us in making a tangible difference!
Register for a time slot by clicking the button below and filling out the form. Registration is required by November 1.
If you are unable to attend but would still like to support the effort, monetary donations may be made to help defray the cost of meals. Select the fund “Mission: Feed My Starving Children” when giving online or include “Feed My Starving Children” on your check or envelope.
Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22
Support UMCOR General Fund
Anytime
Support the work of The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief and development arm of Global Ministries. UMCOR comes alongside those who suffer from natural or human-caused disasters – famine, hurricane, war, flood, fire or other events—to alleviate suffering and serve as a source of help and hope for the vulnerable. UMCOR provides relief, response and long-term recovery grants when events overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on their own. UMCOR also provides technical support and training for partners to address emerging and ongoing issues related to disaster relief, recovery, and long-term health and development.