First United Methodist Church members express Christianity in service to others and via local community involvement.

Service Oriented Ministries

Attic Sale — Coordinator: Janelle Wilkes

Care for the Earth — The Care of the Earth's mission is to celebrate and preserve the wonders of God's creation through recycling, offering training and education and sponsoring Earth Day activities and the pet blessing service each October. Coordinator: Sue Walker, 376.4359

Church Bulletin Stuffers — Every Friday at 1:00pm a group of volunteers meet at the church to prepare the Sunday Bulletins. Every one is welcome. Coordinator: Carolyn Neufeld, 343.7511 ext. 225

Coat and Blanket Drive — Hundreds of items are donated for the annual coat and blanket drive and are given to those in need. Sponsored by the Finance Committee.

Community Alzheimer's Respite & Enrichment (C.A.R.E.) — This is a non-profit, community service agency, offering a specialized program of recreation and socialization for individuals with memory loss due to Alzheimer's Disease and related illnesses. They provide a safe and nurturing adult daycare environment to allow family caregivers the break they need to continue employment, complete household chores or relax. For more information contact Executive Director: Susan Spellicy,761.6591 www.careclubboise.org

Communion Preparation — Coordinator: Don and Ana Larson, 344.7356

Communion Servers — Communion volunteers serve communion on the first Sunday of the month in either the 9am or 11am service.  The pastor consecrates the elements and hands them to the servers who then proceed to serve the congregation, bread and juice. Coordinator: Carolyn Neufeld, 343.7511 ext. 225

Friendship Feast —Sunday at 5pm and 6pm the third Thursday of each month meals are provided for people in need. We serve from 50 to 100 people. A team of volunteers take turn being the lead cook(s) for a meal each month, and rely on additional volunteers to help with final preparations, serving and cleanup. The helpers work from 4-6pm on Sunday afternoons and 5-7pm on the third Thursday. Coordinator: Elinor Chehey, 343.8018

Good News Newsletter Stuffers — Every other Wednesday at 9:30am volunteers meet at the church to prepare the Good News for mailing. Every one is welcome. Coordinator: Cheri Lee, 343.7511 ext. 228

Greeters 9:00am Traditional Worship — Marsha Edwards, 229.7648

Greeters 10:00am Blue Jeans Worship — Keith Gabriel, 888.5634, Tom Fitzsimmons, 884.1075

Greaters 11:00am Traditional Worship — Ruth Ann Cumming, 376.2957

Habitat for Humanity — This home was completed January 2008 and is a tangible testimony to volunteers in our congregation who worked, prepared lunches and raised funds to complete this home. Coordinator: Pat Pierose,345.9185

Holiday Food Baskets — Two weeks before Christmas, food is purchased for 225 families in need and volunteers are required to give financial support, assemble and deliver these treasured food boxes.  The names of the recipients are gathered from schools, social service agencies and our church community.  This annual event is a wonderful outreach to the community as thankful families are given a great gift. Coordinator: Tom Fitzsimmons, 884.1075

Library — New books are added on a regular basis. Two locations to check out books—the transition area between the Sancturary and new narthex and downstairs is the full library. Frances Cornelson, 344.9048

Ministry to our Troops — Care boxes are packed with appropriate donated items to be shipped to our troops. Coordinator: Charlotte Boyd, 322.5993

Mitten Tree — Hundreds of mittens, scarves, and gloves of all sizes are donated during November and December to be given to those in need. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Coordinator: Eve Turnipseed, 342.3202

Pantry Ministry — Every Monday morning more than 100 bags of groceries are provided a month in Boise. Food bins are in the hall between the Sanctuary and Emmaus Center for food donations. Coordinator: Phil Sauter, 323.1348

Parent's Day Out — Parent’s Day Out is a part-time childcare program. It is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00-1:00 year around. Children enjoy free play, reading, singing and making crafts while being cared for in a loving, Christian environment. For more information contact Coordinator: Andee Stockton, 846.8730

Peru Mission Trip — Coordinator: Lisa Bettis, 344.4142

Sunday Hospitality Desk — Coordinator: Vicki Tollefson, 331.3162

Thanksgiving Feast — A church wide participation to provide Thanksgiving dinner served in Fellowship Hall. An invitation to attend is extended to all low income families in the community along with us and our neighbors. Coordinator:

Thursday Book Club is a group of interested readers who always welcome new members. They meet on the first and third Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Bishop’s Lounge. Facilitator is Ruth Garrison.

Ushers 9:00 and 11:00am Worship — Coordinator: Jack Vant, 384.1078

Ushers 10:00am Blue Jeans Worship — Coordinator: Tom Fitzsimmons, 884.1075

Web Ministry — Coordinator: Cheri Lee, 343.7511 ext. 228

Wedding Coordinator — Coordinator: Carolyn Neufeld, 343.7511 ext. 225

Week Day Hospitality Desk — Coordinator: Carol Rae,853.1812

Fellowship and Support Ministries

Archives — Coordinator: Steve Walker, 376.4359

Adult Bible Study — Coordinator: Audrey Lawrence, 378.0393

Art Ministry — Coordinator: Ann Johnson, 333.9967

Boy Scouts — Coordinator: Eric Lund, 381.0111

Camp & Retreat — Coordinator: Yvonne Georgeson, 322.3845

Cathedral Seniors — All seniors are welcome! We meet each month for companionship, good food and good times.From June through September SENIORS share potluck suppers in the Gate of the Garden at the Cathedral of the Rockies. Otherwise – especially in the winter months – we meet for lunch at various local restaurants. Coordinator: Carolyn Bancroft, 345.1036

Foster Parents — Coordinator:Sandi Pierce, 385.9640

Girl Scouts — Coordinator: Katherine Hoover 343.7511 ext. 233

Mom's Morning Break — is a Tuesday morning ongoing study group for women with children. Babysitting is provided. Facilitators are Heather Quisel and Annie Klitgaard. Class is Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Music Room 5. Coordinator: Heather Quisel, 855.9286, Annie Klitgaard, 447.9938

Mom's Evening Break — is on Tuesday evenings from 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. in Music Room 5, and they use the same material as the morning group. Coordinator: MacKenzie Ravlin, 229.0077

Parents Suicide Support Group — Coordinator: Rich Jackson, 398.8231

Prayer Ministry — Coordinator: Connie Bunch, 376.8325

Serendipity — Coordinator: Ray and Betty Funk, 939.3232

Thursday Book Club — Coordinator: Ruth Garrison 362.5316

20's/30's Fellowship — gets together frequently for social and mission activities. Coordinator: Tyler Woodcook, 867.6363, Ellen Zager, 343.4298

United Methodist Women — Coordinator: Wilma Barry, 342.4358

Ministry and Outreach Teams

The Cathedral of the Rockies has a strong tradition of ministry and outreach.
Is God calling you to one of these ministries?

We reach out to the community through church ministries to nurture the mind, body and spirit of all people. We seek through prayer, acts of Christian service, and the spirit of worship to inspire all people to experience God’s grace.

If you would like to start a ministry team, contact Sandi MacFadden at the church.