Hopkins United Methodist Church

09/25/2026

In response to the renewed Water Boil Advisory at Oak Lane Apartments, we are getting together to talk about what it means and next steps to continue advocating for a permanent solution for clean water. Join us at 3:30pm in HUM Hall tomorrow.

09/04/2026

A couple updates on the Water Drive!

First, a big thank you to our community for stepping up!

Second, we are moving to a more long-term model for the water drive. Though the water is deemed safe at Oak Lane right now, a long-term solution has not been made, so future need for water during boil advisories is likely.
We also have learned that there are plenty of others in our community who have issues with their water, so we want to share with anyone in need of clean water!

Come by during the hours we are open at HUM Hall to drop off or pick up water. As before, if those times don't work for you, contact Pastor Kelsey.

08/26/2026

The community has been generous! There has been water to share with the apartments. At this stage, and as this continues to be a long-term issue, instead of delivering water to each apartment, we will have water available for pick up at the same time as drop-offs.

Spread the word. If there are others in our community struggling with water and need clean water to drink, this is for you too.

08/22/2026

The Hopkins United Methodist Church women's group, United Women in Faith, is holding a RADA fundraiser.
Any money raised will support our mission projects.

There are currently at least 2 specials being held by the company.

The first one is for a FREE Cook's Knife. This special ends on Tuesday, August 25th at midnight CST.

The second special is for a free gift set. That special ends on Tuesday, September 8th at midnight CST.

Start thinking about Christmas gifts, bridal shower or wedding gifts or a gift to yourself.

Are you responsible for a "gift basket" for a fundraiser?
RADA sells more than knives. Click on the link to see all that they have.

Please use this link to support the Hopkins United Women in Faith:
https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=6444904.258260

08/18/2026

Tonight!!!
One of the big things that marked Jesus's ministry as something different was that he gathered all kinds of people and taught about communities that flourished when everyone contributed their stories and resources for the good of all. We get to make that happen in our community tonight. We hope to see you.

Join us to hear from the residents of Oak Lane and come together as a community to make a difference! Tuesday, 5pm at HUM Hall (322 N Maple St). Please share to help us spread the word!

08/17/2026

Updated drop off times for this week.

Every gallon, case, or even bottle can make a difference!!!

08/15/2026

Join us to hear from the residents of Oak Lane and come together as a community to make a difference! Tuesday, 5pm at HUM Hall (322 N Maple St). Please share to help us spread the word!

08/14/2026

We haven't been getting a lot of drop offs so far. Please consider bringing a jug or some bottled water tonight 5-7 or tomorrow 10am-4pm. Any amount you can bring helps! It adds up!

Have you heard what is happening to the residents at Oak Lane Apartments? Over the years they have been placed under numerous water-boil advisories. Many of those water-boil advisories last for extended periods of time and include a chlorination process. Due to this the residents of Oak Lane Apartments have been left having to buy clean drinking water, purified water for brushing teeth, showering, and washing dishes, and water to use for cooking. The current boil advisory that they are under has already lasted for 3 weeks. This cost has been a lot on the residents and they now need assistance from the community.

They are not allowed by management to host a water drive on site, so Hopkins UMC will be the drop-off place for all donations of water bottles, gallons, or jugs. We will continue to collect water as it is needed for the residents, but to get started this week, we will be taking drop offs on Wednesday 10am-1pm, Friday 10am-1pm & 5-7pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm. Stay tuned for more information about ways you can support our Oak Lane community.

For questions or to arrange another time for drop-off, contact Pastor Kelsey at 248-613-0366.
If you would like to learn more about the water issues happening at Oak Lane Apartments email: [email protected]

08/14/2026

We are open again for drop offs! This morning until 1pm and again this evening 5-7pm. Any amount of water helps!

Have you heard what is happening to the residents at Oak Lane Apartments? Over the years they have been placed under numerous water-boil advisories. Many of those water-boil advisories last for extended periods of time and include a chlorination process. Due to this the residents of Oak Lane Apartments have been left having to buy clean drinking water, purified water for brushing teeth, showering, and washing dishes, and water to use for cooking. The current boil advisory that they are under has already lasted for 3 weeks. This cost has been a lot on the residents and they now need assistance from the community.

They are not allowed by management to host a water drive on site, so Hopkins UMC will be the drop-off place for all donations of water bottles, gallons, or jugs. We will continue to collect water as it is needed for the residents, but to get started this week, we will be taking drop offs on Wednesday 10am-1pm, Friday 10am-1pm & 5-7pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm. Stay tuned for more information about ways you can support our Oak Lane community.

For questions or to arrange another time for drop-off, contact Pastor Kelsey at 248-613-0366.
If you would like to learn more about the water issues happening at Oak Lane Apartments email: [email protected]

08/12/2026

Today is the first Water Drop Off opportunity.
If you're willing and able to help, please bring water to Hopkins United Methodist Church.

All bottled water will be wonderful but gallons of water would be great as it will create less plastic for them to get rid of AND the residents can take the jugs to a store to be refilled.

Want to make a cash donation?
You can mail a check, drop off a cash donation or donate through our Venmo account.

Questions? Let me know.

Have you heard what is happening to the residents at Oak Lane Apartments? Over the years they have been placed under numerous water-boil advisories. Many of those water-boil advisories last for extended periods of time and include a chlorination process. Due to this the residents of Oak Lane Apartments have been left having to buy clean drinking water, purified water for brushing teeth, showering, and washing dishes, and water to use for cooking. The current boil advisory that they are under has already lasted for 3 weeks. This cost has been a lot on the residents and they now need assistance from the community.

They are not allowed by management to host a water drive on site, so Hopkins UMC will be the drop-off place for all donations of water bottles, gallons, or jugs. We will continue to collect water as it is needed for the residents, but to get started this week, we will be taking drop offs on Wednesday 10am-1pm, Friday 10am-1pm & 5-7pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm. Stay tuned for more information about ways you can support our Oak Lane community.

For questions or to arrange another time for drop-off, contact Pastor Kelsey at 248-613-0366.
If you would like to learn more about the water issues happening at Oak Lane Apartments email: [email protected]