Park United Methodist Church
A friendly, lively, spirited, committed, family church.
Ongoing mission programs...
...as well as special events!
Free Food Distribution
The Food Bank of Central New York partners with local grocery stores, wholesalers and dairies to provide food to the community. The rescued foods, produce, dairy, and breads are distributed on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Park Church. Anyone can receive the free food; there are no eligibility requirements. The doors open at 1:30 PM. Volunteers to help with distribution are always welcome.
Food Sense
The Food Sense Program is designed to help individuals stretch their food dollars. The Food Bank on CNY is able to purchase food items in large quantities and this savings is passed on to the program’s customers. Anyone can participate in this program. There are no eligibility requirements. Contact Peggy at pbalcom@pulaskiumc.org for more information.
Red Bird Mission
Red Bird Mission, Inc. and Red Bird Clinic, Inc. have been providing ministries in this region of the Appalachian Mountains since 1921. Today the need remains critical in this isolated, rural distressed area. Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain provide obstacles to a fuller life for the residents of this area. Red Bird Mission and Clinic strives to meet these needs through ministry in five areas: Education, Health and Wellness, Community Outreach, Economic Opportunity, and Community Housing Improvement.
Park Church has a number of service opportunities throughout the year, including -
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A Relay for Life team to raise money for the American Cancer Society
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Christmas Caroling for our homebound parishioners
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Yard work/cleanups for elderly and disabled in the community
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Little Elves Christmas shopping event
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Lions Club children's Christmas gift collection.
Community Use
We share our building with a number of groups in the community, including -
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Yoga classes
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Osteo exercise classes
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Line Dancing
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Voices of Reason Group
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Game nights
Food Pantry
Our church has a "Noisy Can" collection each month, where worshippers donate their loose change (or paper money!) to benefit the Pulaski Community Cupboard.
This pantry is a ministry of local churches working together to meet the needs of the hungry in our community.
Located at 12 Bridge St. in Pulaski, open on Monday from 9-12 and 3-6, and Friday from 9-4.
The Friendship Shop
The Friendship Shop is a thrift shop that is supported by donors and volunteers from many churches in both Sandy Creek and Pulaski. We refer those in need, as well as support this program The Friendship Shop is located on Rt. 11 in Sandy Creek, and is open Monday thru Friday from 9-4, and on Saturday from 9-1.
Dress our Children
Seamstresses within our church create shirts and dresses to clothe children in need, both in the third world and locally.
Crisis Care
We are sometimes able to offer limited food, housing and transportation assistance to community members in need if other avenues have been exhausted. Contact the church for more information.