Reaching out to our neighbor in need is an important part of the value system for Salem UMC. We try to find ways to help locally, nationally and globally. We do much of our work through the global offices of the United Methodist Church supporting disaster response efforts, health initiatives, missionary support and indigenous mission work worldwide.

Our homegrown efforts are directed by the idea that we work from our current position of strength to assist those in a current position of weakness. To do this we are currently involved with:

Sharing God’s Love – https://sharinggodslove.net/

Reconciliation Ministries – https://www.reconciliation-min.org/

Epworth Children’s Home – https://www.epworthchildrenshome.org/

Midlands Orphan Relief – https://www.midlandsorphanrelief.org/

Salkehatchie – https://www.salkehatchie.org/

Keepin’ It Real – https://www.keepinitrealsc.org/home

Rise Against Hunger – https://riseagainsthunger.org/

Shut-in Assistance

Oliver Gospel Mission – https://www.olivergospel.org/

DSS

Flood Relief (Flood Buckets)

Souper Bowl of Caring – https://tacklehunger.org/SBoC

Lighthouse For Life – https://lighthouseforlife.org/

Upcoming Mission Projects

Every Wednesday some of our team goes to Reconciliation Ministries to assist serving in areas of need within the Organization. If you are interested in joining this work please contact Tommy Mclendon at mclendta@aol.com.

Rise Against Hunger will return with the promotion and raising of funds on Sunday, Jan 4 through Sunday, Feb 8. We will then host our packaging event on Sunday, March 1 from 3:00 – 6:00p.m. Sign up will be in the Welcome Center beginning in January. Our minimum goal is raising $8400 in order to package 10,000 meals.

Lighthouse For Life – Light the Night 5k Walk/Run

Join us in supporting Lighthouse for Life and their fight against Human Trafficking in their Light the Night walk on Saturday, March 7 at Saluda Shoals Park. Go to their website to register for this event and enjoy a night of fellowship walking together or run if you want to. https://lighthouseforlife.org/blog/events/light-the-fight-5k-run-walk-2025/