Engaging Our Community
Engaging Our Community
Community Engagement
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As a means of God's grace in the community, we work with the larger body of Christ in Sonora. Along with the St. John's Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church, Church of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Sonora Church of Christ, St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church we are engaging our community through our ministries and as part of the Sonora Ministerial Alliance.
The Ministerial Alliance
The Ministerial Alliance of Sonora allows all the churches in Sonora to work together for the betterment of our community. They take turns giving the sermon at the baccalaureate service, coordinate the Lenten lunches, create the program at the Christmas parade and help those in need during emergency situations.
Prayer and School
We have a yearly prayer walk around the schools asking for guidance and protection for the students at the beginning of the year. At other times, ministers are invited by students to pray at groups and events.
Lenten Lunches
Every Wednesday during Lent (except for during spring break) St. Johns Episcopal Church hosts a free luncheon at noon. During this luncheon Pastors in the Ministerial Alliance take turns speaking and engaging in discussion with the community.
Back to School
To support families in returning back to school, we have a Back to School outreach that provides children with school supplies for the new year!
Fellowship of Christian Students
Expanding on the foundation of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the students of Sonora ISD opened the fellowship up to all who want to grow in their relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Churches within the community take turns providing lunch to these students to help facilitate their meetings.
Scholarships
To help support our students in their future endeavors we provide scholarships for our high school graduates.
College Care Packages
To continue supporting our college age members we send them a yearly care package. We strive to help them stay connected with our community and let them know we are thinking of them.
Thank you Photo's from our 2023 College Care Package Recipients
VBS
Every year Sonora FUMC and St. John's Episcopal Church host a Vacation Bible School. We work with our community to find volunteers so that the kids have a memorable experience.
Pumpkin Patch
Meet us at the Pumpkin Patch in mid-October! With games, stories, and pumpkins, this event which treats the students of Sonora ISD is the highlight of our fall. If you want to help contact us for more information.
Christmas Programs
What better way to celebrate the season of giving than by giving back to the community that has supported us. Outside of our regular services, we host a children's program followed by a caroling hayride.
Support Us
As we seek to be a means of God's grace in our community and the world, we need your support. Your financial contributions, prayers, and volunteer hours help us by the hands and feet of Christ. Please consider supporting us.
Give with your credit card to the general fund or a designated fund using Tithe.ly
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Give your time by becoming a lay reader, being our pianist during services, running the worship PowerPoints and much more. Our church is run on volunteers so call today and ask how you can help.
PRAY
Lifting up people in prayer gives them a hope and a strength that we could not survive on. If you want to pray for us, or lift someone else up so we can keep them in our prayers contact us.
Also consider helping with the Young Believers on Thursday from 4:00-5:00PM.
Call: 325-387-2466
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