AT HOME MISSIONS

JERUSALEM

AT HOME IN BLACKSBURG IS OUR JERUSALEM

Several SERVE ministries are offered right here in Blacksburg and at Virginia Tech each week - including Alcoholics Anonymous, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, Red Cross Drives, and more. Check out the at home missions we sponsor locally! 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Different AA groups meet in our building six days per week to provide group support and assistance to those struggling with alcohol addiction.

Balance Class

A program to assist a group of seniors (members and non-members) to develop skills to better cope with balance issues. The class meets at the Harding Ave. Campus (706 Harding Ave., Blacksburg, VA 24060) on each Wednesday from 10:00am - 11:00am.

Social Justice

This BUMC-based group is involved in social justice issues. They have hosted educational events, tables on gun violence prevention and safe firearm storage, and sales of fair trade coffee, chocolate and tea; offered voter engagement activities; and they hold a semi-annual children’s consignment sale to support local charities.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

A group of women who meet monthly to knit shawls for women and lap robes for men who are on the prayer list and others. They also knit baby bonnets for the Montgomery County Christmas Store.

Red Cross Drives

We host blood drives in our fellowship hall several times througout the year. Contact our parish nurse for more information!

Surviving Spouses

A group which meets weekly at rotating homes of widow and widowers from BUMC and other churches, plus once a month at a restaurant for dinner.

Steppin' Out

BUMC always hosts a booth at Blacksburg's favorite festival - Steppin' Out! We sponsor a prayer wall, bubble machine, coloring station, and info about Blacksburg United Methodist.

Together Tuesdays

Together Tuesdays is a program that takes aim at local food insecurity. Members of the church put together a meal once a month - free and open to all - from 6pm-7:30pm in the Whisner Building. All are invited to come eat, and take food home!

TOPS

A group of community women desiring to lose weight who meet once per week in our building.

BUMP

Blacksburg United Methodist Preschool takes place in BUMC's education building!

Montgomery county baby shop

The Baby Shop is a mission of St Paul United Methodist and Blacksburg Presbyterian Churches to help families in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford and Montgomery County with newborns to five years old children in need.