LOCAL MISSIONS

First Builders

Collection of men and women who build ramps and other minor repairs for folks in Hickory and Catawba County. For more information call the church office 828-322-6058.

Family Care Center

Family Care Center is a non-profit organization that First UMC, Hickory supports. Family Care Center works with persons who are experiencing homelessness. They work with Families in the area and help find them shelter. The mission statement of FCC is “helping homeless Families with Dependent Children become self sufficient”.  This organization is one that doesn’t just talk the talk with their actions but walks the walk of helping those in need. For more information, contact Paul (paul@firstumchickory.org) or call the church office 828-322-6058.

Habitat for Humanity

First UMC has a long history of working with Habitat. Along with 10-11 other churches, we have given financially and with our time, to the construction of an Apostle Build home. For more information about the local Habitat affiliate, visit their website:  https://habitatcatawbavalley.org/

For more information about FUMC’s involvement with Habitat, contact Paul (paul@firstumchickory.org) or call the church office 828-322-6058.

Hickory Soup Kitchen

First UMC is dedicated to support the Hickory soup kitchen in many ways and has for many years. From donating fresh produce from the FUMC parable Garden to sending volunteer groups to support their efforts. To get involved contact the church office!

Southwest & Longview Elementary Schools Partnership

Cub Camp: Southwest & Longview Tutoring

Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? Southwest and Longview Elementary Schools are looking for tutors! For more information, contact Jennifer (jennifer@firstumchickory.org) or call the church office 828-322-6058.

Slow Restorative Yoga

As a church we believe in health and wholeness of mind body and spirit. Therefore offer free to the community Slow Restorative Yoga by Elizabeth Powell on Tuesdays at 5:45pm in the CLC. Childcare provided.