Community plays a vital role at Armstrong Chapel UMC, fostering a supportive environment where members can grow spiritually, connect deeply with one another, and work collaboratively to serve both the church and the broader community.
Armstrong Chapel has a strong focus on community outreach and bringing people together through service and fellowship. Our community mission programs organize volunteers to serve at various organizations that aid humanitarian needs and donate food, clothing, and supplies to support surrounding communities and globally.
Beyond direct service, share in our community events open to all, such as motivational speakers, movie nights, art shows, concerts, and more. These events aim to foster connections among neighbors, provide family-friendly activities, and showcase positive aspects of the community.
Armstrong's mission emphasizes the importance of serving others with compassion. Whether through hands-on service projects or fun community events, Our goal is to make a positive impact and create a sense of community for all!
Armstrong Chapel supports a wide variety of mission partners through hands-on volunteer opportunities as well as financial contributions.
Thank You for all your support!
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did for me.”
Matthew 25: 40
Your kindness shines like a beacon! A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who have contributed to the Emergency Donation Drive. Seeing the community come together with such compassion—donating everything from jackets to diapers—reminds us that together, we can weather any storm. Every item you’ve shared is a step toward rebuilding and warmth for those hit hardest. Let’s keep the spirit of giving alive!
Dear Armstrong Chapel Friends –
On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene tore through portions of North Carolina and Tennessee, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Many families evacuated in their cars, only to find they had no homes to return to and in many places no roads and bridges to facilitate travel; no stores for food, clothing and necessary supplies; no fresh water or electricity; and no way to even communicate their needs.
Janet and Scott S. saw the devastation and desperateness from their vacation home and turned to our church family to ask for help on behalf of the region’s newly homeless residents.
Your response was overwhelming!! Even Armstrong Chapel’s pre-school parents got involved. Hundreds of items were donated in just three weeks; so many coats, sweaters, hats, socks, gloves, diapers, sleeping bags, etc., that the plane designated for the airlift couldn’t accommodate all of it and a large van was packed solid. In addition, our congregation sent $5,000 to the region through UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
It was especially touching to see the earnestness, generosity and compassion with which Armstrong members responded.
One member realized homeless people need bags to store what few things they have and added sturdy athletic bags to the collection. One couple, who committed to supplying new towels and blankets, cleared the shelves at a local Wal-Mart with their enormous purchase. Another member thoughtfully crocheted plastic grocery bags into long, sturdy, sanitary mats for use on a parking lot, gym floor or other surface. Some members added to the collection with donations they received from their neighbors and friends.
Absolutely heartwarming!!
Once items were delivered to drop-off spots, local volunteers handled the distribution. In Kingsport, Tenn., for example, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post found people in remote areas and delivered the warm clothing they need now that snow is falling in upper elevations.
“The people who helped me unload just kept ooohhing and aahhing,” Janet said. “They are so thankful.”
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, please continue to pray for those whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Helene and those who have received your gifts from the heart. We know they are saying prayers of gratitude for you!!!!
Sue P.
Hurricane Relief
Thank You for all your help!
Annual Yard Work Outreach
in Madisonville
2024 Armstrong Chapel and Madisonville Braves Raking Volunteers
This mission helps low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners prepare their homes for winter throughout the fall season. It's a great opportunity to help our neighbors in Madisonville! Led by John W
Yard Work Outreach
Thanksgiving Community Outreach
This community mission partners with Joshua’s Place (www.joshuasplace.cc). Joshua's Place is a locally based non-profit that comes alongside families to help them overcome the barriers in their lives that cause instability. We want to bless the families that are part of the Deer Park Food Co-op this holiday season by providing them with a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Thank you for making this mission possible!
We collected 56 bags this year! Thank you for all your support!
What a great Saturday morning!
It was a heartwarming Saturday morning filled with fellowship as 15 women joyfully packed over 200 packs for the Women United's 5th Annual Period Packs Project. These essential packs will go out to 3 mission partners - J. P. Parker School, Heritage School, and MEAC. Thank you to everyone that made this project possible, and a special thank you to Shelley and Jan for taking lead!
Period Packs Project 2024
Christmas is right around the corner! We are supporting Inter Parish Ministry’s Christmas Store, one of their biggest events of the year. IPM’s mission is to ensure that every family enjoys a joyful and festive holiday season by extending the warmth and spirit of giving to those in need.
Below you can find a list of ideas or go to IPM’s website for their Amazon wish lists links at www.ipmfoodpantry.org/christmas-giving.
Printed lists are also available on the desk in the Atrium.
UNWRAPPED gifts should be delivered to the Atrium by
Sunday, December 15
Volunteers will be needed at 11am on December 15
to sort the items we collect into age groups.
Questions? Connect with Niki Mitchell at
HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
At Armstrong Chapel, the heart and spirit of our community shine brightly thanks to our incredible volunteers—your dedication makes everything come together, and we are deeply grateful for each and every one of you!
ABOUT IHN, FOUND HOUSE INTERFAITH HOUSING NETWORK
ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Inspired by the national Habitat for Humanity movement, a group of local Christians founded the grassroots organization in Cincinnati in 1986. The early Cincinnati Habitat was entirely volunteer run with large involvement from our church and others. Today, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is the largest nonprofit homebuilder in the region. Together with homebuyer families, donors like us, and volunteers they have built over 680 high-quality modest homes and completed over 140 critical home repairs for low-income homeowners in our community!
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
ABOUT IPM FOOD PANTRY
Reaching Further. Feeding More.
Community has been a core value of IPM since its foundation. In 1964, Armstrong Chapel and three local churches joined together to help families living in impoverished conditions along the Little Miami River near Newtown, Ohio. The group realized that they could help more people by working together, so they formed a non-profit organization called Inter Parish Ministry (IPM) with the goal of helping neighbors during difficult times.
IPM Food Pantry feeds families in need and brings community members together to enhance lives throughout the Cincinnati area. IPM continues to transform the definition of a traditional food pantry. We meet people where they are and treat each family with dignity, helping the entire community thrive.
As decades moved forward, we continue to help IPM expand its ability to impact more of the Cincinnati community!
Armstrong Ministries
A Prayer Shawl and Creative Ministry
Meets every Third Tuesday morning, from 10:30 am -12:00 pm
Everyone is Welcome!
We hope you will gather for our regular monthly meeting on the Third Tuesday morning, from 10:30 am -12:00 pm (noon) on location close to the church, contact the office for more information on the location. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the fellowship that comes from making a small difference in the lives of those who might benefit from a handmade item on their journey to wholeness. We will be working on prayer shawls, lap blankets, stuffed animals, etc. You do not need to know how to knit, crochet, or sew to participate. There will be many options to help such as creating tags, bagging, and sorting. The fellowship will be as important as the mission work and we hope you will come and be a part of something special! Bring a friend!
We want to extend a huge thank you to the Hands & Hearts Ministry for their incredible work! Their dedication to making Teddy Bears for the families of Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) is truly a blessing. These adorable bears bring comfort and joy to those who need it most, and it's all thanks to the time and effort of the Hands & Hearts Ministry team.
Their selfless act of kindness is a wonderful reminder of God's love and care for us. It's amazing to see how a simple gesture can bring so much happiness to a family in need. We're grateful for this and their commitment to serving others. May their good work continue to inspire and uplift our community!
Supporting spiritual growth and
bringing people together to make a
difference in our community and abroad!