Our Ministries
Schertz United Methodist strives to help our community by living out the words of John Wesley: "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can." Our ministries are built on this foundation, offering support, care, and opportunities for growth to all who need it. Whether through service projects, outreach programs, or fellowship activities, we are committed to making a positive impact and serving others in any way we can.
Backpack Ministry
We provide food to students in need on weekends when they are unable to get food from their school. We serve about 50-60 students every school year.
Food Pantry
The SUMC food pantry provides food to those unemployed or under-employed in our community.
Discipleship
We offer a robust discipleship program that includes four elements:
- Discipleship Education
- Mission Outreach
- Mentorship Activities
- Welcoming Support
Grace Place Learning Center
Grace Place Learning Center (GPLC) opened as a ministry of Schertz United Methodist Church (SUMC) in August of 2012 to serve families with children 6 weeks through Pre-K. We believe that every child is a child of God and a unique individual.
Thriving Hearts Crisis Center
Our church's visitation team goes out into the community to visit with members that can no longer attend church due to illness, injury, surgery recovery, or immobility. It is our mission to let them know that, although they are unable to attend their church, their church has not forgotten them.
Randolph Area Christian Assistance Center
Schertz UMC regularly collects food for RACAP.
Texas Ramp Project
Schertz UMC members work with the Texas Ramp Project to help build ramps for those in need due to mobility issues.
Green Team
We are called to practice environmental holiness to conserve in every gathering and ministry of our congregation and church. Our goal is to manage waste by reducing one-use plastics and replacing them with fully recyclable non-plastic items.
Thriving Hearts Crisis Center
The United Women in Faith work directly with THCC, collecting clothing and other items of need.
Operation Christmas Child
It has become a holiday tradition for Schertz UMC to send boxes to children around the world. Schertz UMC is also a collection location.
Heifer International
Schertz UMC collects money during Advent for Heifer International, which helps provide food, sustainability, and income for families around the world.
TruLight127 Ministries
Schertz UMC collects toys, clothes, and gift cards to bring joy and the magic of Christmas to children in foster care.
Border Ministry
Along with area churches, Schertz UMC's Adult Mission's Team regularly visits Piedras Negras, Mexico, focusing on the spiritual and physical needs of our brothers & sisters. We serve two churches and two orphanages.
United Methodist Committee on Relief
As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Committee on Relief – UMCOR – assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally in direct ministry to persons in need.
