OUTREACH

The Hillcrest congregation supports many organizations. We invite congregation members to help with their hands and hearts as we struggle to create a better world for God's children.

We provide financial and physical help to VEAP and Bridging. We serve meals at Loaves and Fishes, and we give significantly to Simpson Homeless shelters, Emma's Place for single parents, and to VEAP. The world is our parish. Through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). we provide assistance during times of disaster, war and hunger. Our outreach efforts reach around the world.

Diapers

The Mission Committee at HUMC collects used cotton t-shirts, which it recycles and sews into diapers for babies around the world. Diapers have been sent to Honduras, Tanzania, and to the UMC Thiu Rancho Project in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The prayer shawl ministry has become a significant ministry of Hillcrest, as we reach out to those who are going through difficult or stressful times. Shawls have been given to new moms and to individuals who are dealing with cancer, are having traumatic surgery, or are in hospice care.

Methodist Hospital Outreach

At Hillcrest, we make over a thousand items each year to give to Methodist Hospital for use in their Neo-natal and Pediatric units. Items include finger puppets, preemie hats, blankets, and quilts.

Thiu Rancho Project in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Hillcrest sponsors Gordon & Ardell Graner in their work at Thiu Rancho, where they provide tutoring and after school activities, as well as teach pastoral care to lay pastors.

Local Services

V.E.A.P. (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)
Phone: (952) 888-9616
A Bloomington, Richfield, Edina social service agency, VEAP has a food shelf and provides transportation & social services for residents in need.

Cornerstone Domestic Violence Agency 
Phone: (952) 884-0376 
Cornerstone's purpose is to prevent violence and provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic abuse and their children. 

Bridging Inc.
Phone: (952) 888-1105
Bridging distributes free beds and furniture to people in transition. One must get a referral to receive support. People can donate used furniture to this group. 

Services Across Minnesota

Simpson Housing Services 
Phone: (612) 874-8683
Housing for homeless in the Metro area

Emma Norton Residences
Phone: (651) 224-1329
Emma Norton Support Services are available for women and their families facing homelessness. These include transitional housing, chemical dependency and mental health programs, family reunification programs, and other similar services.

Loaves and Fishes
Phone: (612) 377-9810
Loaves & Fishes is a non-profit, volunteer driven agency fulfilling a basic need by feeding the hungry in the Twin Cities metro area.

National and Worldwide Services

Heifer Project - animals for families to improve living.

UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) - Humanitarian aid to refugees, victims of natural disasters, providing food, water and housing.

The mission of Hillcrest UMC is to be a compassionate Christ-centered church, committed to care, guided by the Holy Spirit, bearing witness to our faith by reaching out with love to our community, state, nation and world.