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Adult Missions Team

The International Missions Team brings together adults of all ages and backgrounds to offer assistance and relief to our brothers and sisters in other countries.

Coordinator: Darlene Lucas

Garden Ministry

The Garden Ministry group works to keep the greenspace of Christ UMC beautiful. There are roles for all levels of ability and gardening knowledge.


Coordinator: Mary Schmidt

Inquiring Spirits

Inquiring Spirits is a close-knit group of people with questions and curiosities who meet on Sundays after church. All are welcome.

Coordinators: Larry and Gwen Scilley
and Hank Kliewer

Immigrant Rights

A coalition of faith groups work together to provide legal defense for locals facing risk of imprisonment deportation.

CUMC Representative: Marita Heller
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Three Rivers Restorative Justice

Three Rivers Restorative Justice brings together those who have been harmed, those who have caused harm, and community and family members to establish spaces for dialogue and transformative resolutions.
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LGBTQIA+ Advocacy

With open hearts, open minds and open doors, we welcome people of all races, nationalities, theologies, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We offer a safe and compassionate place to reconcile faith, identity, hope, understanding and mutual respect.
Learn about Reconciling Ministries

Family Promise

Since 1999, homeless families in the greater Rochester area have been the focus for Interfaith Hospitality Network, now named Family Promise. Our congregation has been part of this ministry since its beginning in Rochester.

Food Pantry

We host a small food pantry near the entrance to the church in our East Lot. It is kept stocked by volunteers, and has helped numerous individuals who have needed to utilize it.

Coordinator: Kathy Davis

Christmas Anonymous

Christmas Anonymous is a 100% volunteer organization whose sole mission is to help families and people in need in Olmsted County have a wonderful Christmas. The organization accepts donations of food, toys, outerwear, and bicycles; and then distributes these articles back to needy families.

United Women in Faith at CU Methodist

United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith-based organization for women in the world with over 800,000 members. We are a community of women who nurture and encourage one another in our spiritual growth and leadership. Previously known as United Methodist Women, we were renamed in March 2022 to encompass the future of the organization.

Our Vision: We are a powerful, fearless force driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood. With a focus on women, children and youth, we act for justice and work to transform communities. In keeping with the VISION, the United Women in Faith at CUMC, have provide, and supported mission projects locally, nationally and globally through: Emma Norton Services, Dorothy Day House, Handcrafted quilts donated to groups throughout Rochester, sale of baked good and nuts, annual tea, soup luncheon, Muffin Mania to support Rochester Project Legacy, two annual rummage sales, participation in the Reading Program, attending District, Conference and National events, filling leadership roles in the Unit, River Valley District and MN Conference UWF. We eagerly await the future and what it will provide for us.

We currently have four circles which meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Each circle meets at a different time in the Fireside Room. Elsewhere you will find the times, descriptions and contact information. The Unit as a whole meets four times a year for special meetings. If you are interested in joining Christ UWF groups, contact us at email@cumethodist.com or 507-289-4019.