Mission: AroundTowns

Ministries for our surrounding towns.

PUMC to Host Autumn Blood Drive (10/10/24)

Posted by on Sep 28, 2024 in EventAnnouncement, FEATURED, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC to Host Autumn Blood Drive (10/10/24)

PUMC’s Fellowship Hall will once again host the American Red Cross for its Autumn Blood Drive. Emergencies keep happening, and blood is always needed. The drive will be held on Thursday October10 (1-6PM), and registration is necessary (open this post for more details and instructions on how to register).

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PUMC to Host County Flu Clinic (10/12/24)

Posted by on Aug 23, 2024 in EventAnnouncement, FEATURED, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC to Host County Flu Clinic (10/12/24)

Gloucester County will hold an annual flu vaccination clinic at PUMC on Saturday 10/12/24. The vaccination is free for all county residents.

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Summer Blood Drive Comes to PUMC (7/22/24)

Posted by on Jun 21, 2024 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

Summer Blood Drive Comes to PUMC (7/22/24)

The need for blood doesn’t go away during the summer. Lives still need to be saved and the blood supply continues to be critical. Once again, PUMC will host an American Red Cross Blood drive in order to help with this life-saving effort. It will be held on Monday July 22. Open this post to access the registration site.

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2024 Easter Egg Hunt (3/30/24)

Posted by on Feb 21, 2024 in EventAnnouncement, Friends & Fellowship, kids, Mission: AroundTowns, SS-kids | 0 comments

2024 Easter Egg Hunt (3/30/24)

PUMC is throwing a party! All neighbors (near and far) are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt! It will be held on our south Lawn on Saturday March 30. The hunt starts at 11:00 AM!

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PUMC to Host Blood Drive (10/12/23)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2023 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC to Host Blood Drive (10/12/23)

PUMC will host an American Red Cross Blood drive on Thursday October 12, 2023.

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PUMC Helps People in Need by Hosting Blood Drive (7/13/23)

Posted by on Jul 20, 2023 in EventReport, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC Helps People in Need by Hosting Blood Drive (7/13/23)

Once again, the PUMC community participated in the American Red Cross’ summer blood drive. This drive was held on 7/13/23. The result was an important addition to the area’s critical supply of blood; 25 units were donated, potentially saving the lives of some of our neighbors.

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Bishop Announces Challenge for Super Sunday (1/12/23)

Posted by on Feb 9, 2023 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors, Pitman Food Pantry, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Bishop Announces Challenge for Super Sunday (1/12/23)

We have accepted a “Superbowl Challenge” from our friends in the Kansas City area. In addition to rooting for the Eagles to beat the Chiefs, we are challenged to bring more food to our pantries than the KC folks bring to their food banks. Whether you can donate food, or whether you need food, we are all part of God’s Super Team!

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Flu Vaccination Clinic Coming to PUMC (3/2/23)

Posted by on Feb 3, 2023 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

Flu Vaccination Clinic Coming to PUMC (3/2/23)

PUMC will host a free Gloucester County Health services flu clinic on Thursday March 2. It may be late in the season, but if you haven’t been vaccinated this year it’s never too late.

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Covid Vaccination Clinic Returns! (1/9/23)

Posted by on Dec 12, 2022 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

Covid Vaccination Clinic Returns! (1/9/23)

One of the blessings given to our church is our building.  We have a large Fellowship Hall (“gym”) which can be used by the community.  By sharing our facility with outside organizations, we partner in the efforts to improve the lives of all people. As agents of Christ in our community, strengthening families and improving the Mental Health and Physical Health of all people is part of our church’s goal. In the past we have hosted the Gloucester County’s Flue shot...

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PUMC Hosts COVID Vaccination Clinic (11/30/22)

Posted by on Nov 14, 2022 in 1-WHY, EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC Hosts COVID Vaccination Clinic (11/30/22)

In partnership with Rowan University, PUMC will host a Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday 11/30/22. This is a convenient chance to catch up on your boosters. No reservations are needed.

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CROP to Step Off Against Hunger (10/16/22)

Posted by on Sep 20, 2022 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

CROP to Step Off Against Hunger (10/16/22)

The 2022 CROP Walk will be held on Sunday October 16. In 2021 we rebounded from the 2020 COVID limitations and held a walk, and the 2022 Walk will be back to “normal.”

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Missouri Dogs Go Into Pawstoral Care! (5/25/22)

Posted by on Aug 4, 2022 in Godprints, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

Missouri Dogs Go Into Pawstoral Care! (5/25/22)

A Missouri couple is working “outside the box” by using dogs in their visitation ministry. Ranger and Olin, two Newfoundland dogs, break the ice and warm the atmosphere. This story was recently reported in the United Methodist News Service.

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Hot Dog- No Strings Attached! (7/18/22)

Posted by on Jul 29, 2022 in Godprints, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

Hot Dog- No Strings Attached! (7/18/22)

“Nothing in life is free”… or is there? A church in Georgia is giving away hot dogs to passers-by in order to demonstrate that God’s love has no strings attached.

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Methodists Help Washed Up Laundromat Customers (7/26/22)

Posted by on Jul 26, 2022 in Godprints, Mission: AroundTowns | 0 comments

Methodists Help Washed Up Laundromat Customers (7/26/22)

A recent article described a ministry of a United Methodist church in Georgia which is ministering to people in a local laundromat. The ministry team visits the laundromat to supply patrons with coins and detergent, and in the process gives them a taste of God’s love.

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PUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (1/7/22)

Posted by on Dec 30, 2021 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (1/7/22)

The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in our Fellowship Hall on Friday January 7, between 1-6PM. Because of the pandemic, the current supply of blood is dangerously low. If you can donate, open this article for more information about eligibility and schedule an appointment.

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Star Tree Bridges and Brightens (12/12/21)

Posted by on Dec 1, 2021 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

Star Tree Bridges and Brightens (12/12/21)

More than a tradition, the PUMC Star Tree bridges needy families with those who can help purchase Christmas gifts. To participate, register your child. To help, take a star and purchase a gift (by 12/12/21).

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PUMC to Provide Thanksgiving for HollyDELL School (11/21/21)

Posted by on Nov 17, 2021 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC to Provide Thanksgiving for HollyDELL School (11/21/21)

In conjunction with the Boy Scouts, PUMC is providing Thanksgiving dinners to the families of the HollyDELL School (which helps children and young adults who have mental and developmental challenges).

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PUMC & Hobos to Celebrate Pitman’s Heritage (8/7/21)

Posted by on Jul 28, 2021 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC & Hobos to Celebrate Pitman’s Heritage (8/7/21)

The Pitman Hobo Band and the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting are both celebrating anniversaries this year. A historical exhibit will be held during the day on August 6, and a special concert will follow in the evening. The PUMC choir will join the Hobo band in this concert

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PUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (8/6/21)

Posted by on Jul 26, 2021 in EventAnnouncement, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighbors | 0 comments

PUMC to Host Red Cross Blood Drive (8/6/21)

There is currently a severe blood shortage, and the American Red Cross is busy conducting blood donation drives. One of those donation clinics is coming to PUMC! The Red Cross will hold a donation clinic in our Fellowship Hall on Friday 8/6/21. Appointments are necessary.

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ShopRite Gift Cards Help Break the Cycle of Poverty!

Posted by on Jun 26, 2021 in EventReminder, FEATURED, Mission: AroundTowns, Neighborhood Center, UMW | 1 comment

ShopRite Gift Cards Help Break the Cycle of Poverty!

ShopRite sells gift cards to our Women’s group at a discount, and the Women are selling the cards at our church. When you buy the cards through the church, part of the proceeds goes directly to the missions supported by our United Methodist Women (such as the Camden Neighborhood Center).

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