At Island Heights UMC, we have several ways to get involved, whether you're an energetic youth looking to get involved in a youth and young adult ministry or a friendly face looking to welcome parishioners to our weekly services we've got a place that will suit you well. We know that life can be challenging, don't do it alone. Join a small group or committee!
Groups for Fellowship, Study, and Service
*Due to COVID-19 most groups have temporarily been paused or moved to Zoom calls.
Bible Study meets every Thursday at 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall.
Chime Choir is directed by Tom Van Duyne and features our students, as well as an inter-generational group. No experience necessary!
Circle of Light meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 12:00 pm in a member's home.
Craft Group meets every Wednesday at 9:30 am. in the Craft Room downstairs.
Food Pantry distributes food on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 am. During COVID-19 they will continue food distribution using curbside pickup.
Hope & Hospitality one of our newest groups, focusing on those who are ostracized and less fortunate than ourselves. Currently they are educating each other regarding racial injustice and seeking ways that they can assist in eliminating injustice.
Naomi Circle meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 11:45 am in Fellowship Hall.
Sanctuary Choir is directed by Tom Van Duyne. The choir sings traditional worship songs and rehearsals are before worship on Sunday at 8:45 am.
United Methodist Men meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm. The UMM also prepare and serve a community breakfast on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
Women's Book Group meets the 4th Wednesday each month at 12:00 pm. The discussion book can be picked up from the church office.
*Due to COVID-19 most groups have temporarily been paused or moved to Zoom calls.
Bible Study meets every Thursday at 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall.
Chime Choir is directed by Tom Van Duyne and features our students, as well as an inter-generational group. No experience necessary!
Circle of Light meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 12:00 pm in a member's home.
Craft Group meets every Wednesday at 9:30 am. in the Craft Room downstairs.
Food Pantry distributes food on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 am. During COVID-19 they will continue food distribution using curbside pickup.
Hope & Hospitality one of our newest groups, focusing on those who are ostracized and less fortunate than ourselves. Currently they are educating each other regarding racial injustice and seeking ways that they can assist in eliminating injustice.
Naomi Circle meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 11:45 am in Fellowship Hall.
Sanctuary Choir is directed by Tom Van Duyne. The choir sings traditional worship songs and rehearsals are before worship on Sunday at 8:45 am.
United Methodist Men meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm. The UMM also prepare and serve a community breakfast on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
Women's Book Group meets the 4th Wednesday each month at 12:00 pm. The discussion book can be picked up from the church office.
Committees
Church Council: acts between annual meetings and special meetings of the congregation to carry out business that is not of sufficient importance to call a meeting of the congregation. Acting on behalf of the congregation, the Church Council is responsible for: approving the Church Budget for presentation to the Church; long-range planning; appointing members to fill vacancies on other committees and Ministry Teams; as well as coordinating the activities and operations of the Church, its Support Boards, and its Ministry Teams.
Finance: provides financial oversight for the church and verifies that donations are being spent wisely.
Nominating: works with committees chairs and ministry team leaders to connect with members of the congregation who may be interested in serving on a church committee, and work with church members through the recruitment/discernment process.
Scholarship: oversee annual scholarship applications and ensure the timely and fair disposition of funds from the Jay McKelvey Scholarship Fund.
Staff Parish: supports an open relationship between the clergy and other staff with the congregation, helping the pastor and members of the church share ideas, hopes, dreams and interpretations of mission. It helps the clergy know what people in the church are thinking and provides a framework in which issues can be dealt with constructively and confidentially.
Trustees: governing body that represents the interests of the parishioners through church maintenance, renovations and use of facilities.
Worship: plan and coordinate weekly worship services to add special aspects such as seasonal music and outreach initiatives.
Church Council: acts between annual meetings and special meetings of the congregation to carry out business that is not of sufficient importance to call a meeting of the congregation. Acting on behalf of the congregation, the Church Council is responsible for: approving the Church Budget for presentation to the Church; long-range planning; appointing members to fill vacancies on other committees and Ministry Teams; as well as coordinating the activities and operations of the Church, its Support Boards, and its Ministry Teams.
Finance: provides financial oversight for the church and verifies that donations are being spent wisely.
Nominating: works with committees chairs and ministry team leaders to connect with members of the congregation who may be interested in serving on a church committee, and work with church members through the recruitment/discernment process.
Scholarship: oversee annual scholarship applications and ensure the timely and fair disposition of funds from the Jay McKelvey Scholarship Fund.
Staff Parish: supports an open relationship between the clergy and other staff with the congregation, helping the pastor and members of the church share ideas, hopes, dreams and interpretations of mission. It helps the clergy know what people in the church are thinking and provides a framework in which issues can be dealt with constructively and confidentially.
Trustees: governing body that represents the interests of the parishioners through church maintenance, renovations and use of facilities.
Worship: plan and coordinate weekly worship services to add special aspects such as seasonal music and outreach initiatives.