Jesus calls us to serve one another, just as he humbled himself to serve those around him. Service looks like a lot of different things; from serving inside the walls of God's church, within our community here in Gray Summit, or to those in need around the world.
- Adopt-a-Family
- Backpack Food Program
- Blessing Box
- Community Breakfasts
- Community Fund
- Community Garden
- Noisy Collection
Adopt-A-Family
Designed to help disadvantaged families enjoy the Christmas holidays, the Adopt-A-Family program is designed to match needy families (Adoptee) with families, groups and organizations (Adopter) that are willing to help so everyone can enjoy the Christmas holidays. As a result, the program lessens the possibility of families spending their limited incomes on Christmas rather than basic living expenses or going without any form of Christmas.
Donations and financial contributions are due on December 15. Thank you for your generous support!
Donations and financial contributions are due on December 15. Thank you for your generous support!
Backpack Food Program
The Backpack Program ministry has been part of Gray Summit United Methodist Church since 2009. We have partnered with the Meramec Valley R3 and the School District of Washington in this effort to make sure the nutritional needs are met for all the children in the area. We are currently serving the need at five schools. Nutritious foods are sent home with the students each week in their backpacks. The mission is supported through food and money donations and grants. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry or want to find out how to get involved, please email the church office.
To make a donation
Make your check payable to:
Gray Summit UMC Backpack Program
Mail to:
PO Box 97
Gray Summit MO 63039
Please write "Backpack Program" on the memo line
Churches who partner with us:
To make a donation
Make your check payable to:
Gray Summit UMC Backpack Program
Mail to:
PO Box 97
Gray Summit MO 63039
Please write "Backpack Program" on the memo line
Churches who partner with us:
- Cedar Grove UMC
- First Baptist Church of Gray Summit
- Pacific UMC
- Pilgrim UCC
Blessing Box
Our Blessing Box is located at the roadside entrance of the church.
If you'd like to donate to this ministry, bring your non-perishable food donations and personal care items and we'll take care of keeping it filled. This helps provide for those in our community who are in need. Thank you so much for your kindness & generosity.
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD SUGGESTIONS:
PERSONAL CARE SUGGESTIONS:
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE WINTER MONTHS: (new or gently-used, please)
If you'd like to donate to this ministry, bring your non-perishable food donations and personal care items and we'll take care of keeping it filled. This helps provide for those in our community who are in need. Thank you so much for your kindness & generosity.
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD SUGGESTIONS:
- Cans with easy-open lids
- Protein bars
- Beef jerky
- Trail mix
- Fruit / Pudding cups
- Foil packs of Tuna, Chicken, or Pork
- Cereal
- Bottled Water
PERSONAL CARE SUGGESTIONS:
- Body wipes
- Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
- First Aid items
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE WINTER MONTHS: (new or gently-used, please)
- Blankets
- Gloves
- Hats
- Mittens
- Scarves
- Socks
Community Breakfasts
A free Community Breakfast is served on certain Saturdays. The menu will vary, but you can always count on a hearty, warm breakfast and friendly smiles.
For 2025, breakfast will be served on the following Saturdays from 8:00am - 10:30am:
For 2025, breakfast will be served on the following Saturdays from 8:00am - 10:30am:
- May 17 - June 21 - July 19 - Aug 16 - Oct 18
Community Fund
The Gray Summit UMC Community Fund exists to help those in our community who need help with their electric bills and water bills.
PLEASE NOTE: There are currently no funds available in this account. Please check back at a later date. 1/12/2026
PLEASE NOTE: There are currently no funds available in this account. Please check back at a later date. 1/12/2026
Community Garden (seasonal)
Community gardens enhance nutrition and physical activity and promote the role of public health in improving quality of life. The gardens build and nurture community capacity. We are excited to watch this ministry grow.
Noisy Collection for Heifer International (5th Sundays)
A non-profit organization with the goal of ending poverty and hunger in a sustainable fashion. Gives gifts of livestock, seeds and trees and extensive training to those in need. A "Noisy" offering is collected the 5th Sunday of any month for quarters for Heifer.
GRAY SUMMIT
United Methodist Church
204 Ford Street - PO Box 97
Gray Summit MO 63039
636.742.4336
OFFICE HOURS: Mon/Wed/Thurs 9am-2pm
United Methodist Church
204 Ford Street - PO Box 97
Gray Summit MO 63039
636.742.4336
OFFICE HOURS: Mon/Wed/Thurs 9am-2pm