Crop Walk: usually at the end of September, this project enlists walkers and pledgers to raise money for Crop international.  Some of the money stays here in Leelanau County and supports the local Christian Neighbors Food Bank. Crop Walk

Baby pantry: Housed in Sutton's Bay Congregational Church (231-271-6036)
the pantry supplies items for needy families with children up to age 4T.  Leland CUMC makes regular contributions and volunteers its help

Food Pantry: Called Leelanau Christian Neighbors (866-643-4426 or 231-271-0091)supported by many area churches and groups as well as Gleanors, the Food Pantry screens and serves those in need of food but also utility help and other items. The first Sunday of every month, church members are encouraged to bring items for the food pantry.

The Giving Tree: focused at Christmas time, the giving tree allows the congregation to help furnish Christmas gifts and foods for the holidays through the Family Independence Agency.

Christmas Box: A November project, shoeboxes are gathered and filled with practical and gift items for girls and boys.  They are distributed around the world with a Christian message to children who would have no Christmas.  Our contact is Joy Lang Anderson.

Have a Heart: February project, Personal Care products collected for the Goodwill Inn.

Scholarship Help: The missions committee raises money every year through the Pig Roast to provide tuition and book help for those receiving education beyond high school.  Application forms can be obtained from the church office.

Samaritan Closet: Our newest Mission venture, the church has helped revive the resale shop in Lake Leelanau.  Serving the needy, this store provides clothing and household articles at a nominal price.   Donations of goods can be brought to the store and volunteers are always needed.  Contact Dee Glass

Campbell's Soup Labels: Remember to save your Campbell's soup labels for the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. A collection envelope is located on the Missions Board in the entry of the basement. We also accept General Mills "Box Tops" which are donated to the local schools. Any questions, please call Judy Hartman

Prayer Shawl (Healing Shawl):
This project was developed by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo, co-founders of the shawl ministry.  For more information about prayer shawls visit www.shawlministry.com.  Crafting can be a spiritual movement.  Because different knitting ministry groups and individuals make prayer shawls in their own ways, there is a great deal of variation.  This pattern gives a sample of how to make a knit or crocheted shawl.  Your individual choices in yarn and needle or hook size will affect the finished size and thickness of the shawl, but there isn’t one “right” way. 

Because this is a spiritual practice, before you begin, a blessing or a prayer is said for the person it is intended, dedicating the work of your hands and the intentions of the receiver.  Continue praying for the person it is intended through-out the whole process.  Attached is a list of colors and their meanings.  Choose the color that reminds you of that person or choose according to the person’s favorite color.

Grief Support Group: People who have lost a loved one are invited to take part in this grief support group. The group meets the first Friday of each month, beginning May 1st from 7 to 8:30 P.M.  at the Leelanau Community Church. Pastor Lucie Schaub will lead the class. Contact the LCUMC office for more information.
Leelanau Community Church 245 S. Lake Leelanau. 256-7838