Community Outreach

Chinese Language Ministry

The Chinese Language Ministry (CLM) is an outreach ministry of our church. The Chinese Language Ministry activities are conducted at First United Methodist Church facilities.

        Thursdays at 7:30 PM
        Chinese Bible study, conducted in Mandarin, is led by Robert Lim.

         Sundays at 2:00 PM
         English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught, from September to June,
         to assist new immigrants to learn the English Language.

         Sundays at 3:00 PM
         Chinese Language Worship service is conducted in Mandarin with English translation.
         A Fellowship hour follows the worship service.

Cub Scout Pack 98
First United Methodist Church hosts Cub Scout Pack 98. www.cubpack98.com Several of the dens from Pack 98 meet and conduct activities at FUMC.

The Faith Players
FUMC hosts performances by The Faith Players, a local community theatre group. The 2008 production is “Bedugs”.  Audition Info

Trunk Treasuers

We are excited to offer an opportunity for you to sell some unwanted items (e.g. treasures) while helping to support the Church ministries! When: May 17, 9AM - 2 PM. (rain or shine) Where: Church Parking Lot. Donation. $15 for the spot or we would welcome the proceeds from your sale! You will have a parking space in the church lot.  You can sell from your car trunk or bring a table to showcase your treasures. All proceeds will go to support the ministries of our church.  This should be a great time of fellowship and fundraising.  Encourage friends and neighbors to get a table too!  May 17 is the date of the town-wide Scotch Plains Garage Sale Day so there will be plenty of publicity and treasure hunters!  Thanks for your support! To reserve a space, call the church office at 908-322-9222 or send an e-mail to fumc1171@yahoo.com.

Homeless Hospitality Ministry

Home First (homefirstinc.org) offers housing to homeless families in Union County until they can regain their independence.  Families are housed at Union County Churches.  Meals and overnight hospitality are provided by First United Methodist Church of Scotch Plains and a network of other churches in the Scotch Plains/Fanwood/Plainfield area.

Feeding The Hungry
Nonperishable food items are collected each month and are donated to the Scotch Plains food pantry.

Members of FUMC assist with the Free Meals program hosted at the Covenant UMC, 631 E. Front St. Plainfield, NJ. (908-756-2684) Individuals in need from the Plainfield community benefit from this program.