Mission Hub - Massena First UMC

05/30/2026

Our next Mission Hub planning meeting will take place next Wednesday, June 3rd at 6pm. We will be making plans for checking our buckets and discussing some potential local mission projects. If you are interested in learning more about what we are doing you are welcome to attend. We meet in person at Massena First UMC, but there is also an option to join by Zoom. Please reach out if you need the link or have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/30/2026

Massena First UMC is hosting a collection box for the St. Lawrence County food drive. You can also donate funds directly or volunteer to work the event at this link: https://unitedway-nny.org/community-food-drive-2/

1 in 5 North Country children is unsure where their next meal will come from.

When school meal programs pause for the summer, local families often face even greater challenges putting food on the table.

You can help. 💙

Join United Way’s Community Food Drives:

📍 June 3 | Watertown Walmart
Supporting pantries in Jefferson & Lewis Counties

📍 June 17 | Potsdam Walmart
Supporting pantries in St. Lawrence County

🥫 Food donations
🧼 Hygiene items
🍎 Healthy, child-friendly options encouraged

Learn more or get involved: https://unitedway-nny.org/community-food-drive-2/

04/18/2026

🌿 Work Day at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center

Join us on Saturday, May 9th from 9am–3pm at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center for a day of service, fellowship, and fresh air!

We’ll be helping prepare the camp for the season — opening up cabins, setting up activities, and getting the grounds ready for all the amazing ministry that happens there.

🚗 Carpooling from the church will be available, or you’re welcome to meet us at the camp.

If you are interested in participating, please sign up at Massena First UMC or send us a message!

Let’s make a difference and have some fun doing it.

03/28/2026

It's that time again! Our next Mission Hub planning meeting will take place next Wednesday, 4/1, at 6pm at Massena First UMC. Anyone that is interested in learning more about what is in the works is encouraged to attend. We would love to have your input! If you have any questions or would like a Zoom link sent to you, please reach out through FB Messenger or by email at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

03/25/2026

Our first work day of 2026 will be April 25! Come help us get camp set up for the season - work for all ability levels will be available.

01/31/2026

Our next Mission Hub planning meeting will take place next Wednesday, February 4th at 6pm. Anyone that is interested in learning more about what we are doing is welcome to attend. We meet in person at Massena First UMC, but there is also an option to join by Zoom. Please reach out if you need the link or have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

12/18/2025

12/03/2025

We have a Mission Hub planning meeting tonight, Wednesday 12/3 at 6pm. If you would like to attend by Zoom and do not have a link, please send us a message or email [email protected].

11/22/2025

We also have a collection box for this program at Massena First UMC! We will be collecting through 12/12.

Did you catch Dawn on the news this morning chatting with Beth and Makenzie of 7 News about Socks for Seniors? 🧦🎄💙 If you missed the interview, check out the link below to watch!

If you'd like to get involved and help us spread warmth and joy to homebound seniors across the North Country, please consider donating new, cozy socks at a drop off site near you by Dec. 12, or donating online via a secure portal toward the purchase of more socks: https://givebutter.com/Socks4Seniors

Check out the video of Dawn's interview here: https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/11/21/socks-seniors/?fbclid=IwY2xjawONWN9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGNTJIcmpLNjQ5Nk9zVlc5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsdqvGXMOZp_HzusIJMd88CV5Rcy3qySwyrvNCTP0vGyAFYzj6mXzLazT_2Y_aem_tEvYGT_dH3WrK8izbxgRlA

10/27/2025

Our next Mission Hub Planning Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 5th at 6pm. Pastor Anna Blinn Cole from Cobleskill UMC will be joining us by Zoom to talk about Operation: Home Repair.