Bazaar

Sanctuary's bazaar raises funds for missions and outreach programs in the community, allowing us to do God's work beyond the doors of Sanctuary. During this event, rooms are set up in the church to sell baked goods, used books, wood items, candy, attic treasures, handicrafts, sewn items, and toys. The bazaar also features a country store. Members of our congregation lovingly make many of the crafts, baked goods and candies. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served during this event. The bazaar occurs biennially and takes place this year on November 7th.

For information about the commitees and contact information for this year's bazaar, please see the Bazaar page here.

Volunteers in Missions

Sanctuary's mission trip programs allow all of us to put our talents to work and serve God. Typical work involves repairing houses for the needy, teaching Vacation Bible School at disadvantaged churches, helping in food banks or soup kitchens, and renovating churches. Teams do God's work for one to two weeks in the winter and one to two weeks in the summer, plus any additional special projects such as disaster-relief efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters. Other groups in the church help to support the trips financially. This is a great way to serve others and allow God to use us for His purpose and glory.

For information about upcoming mission trips, please see our Volunteers in Missions page here.

Interfaith Hospitality Network

The Interfaith Hospitality Network is an organization within our community that provides comfort and aid to homeless families. During the month of August, Sanctuary supports Interfaith by housing homeless families in the Sunday School classrooms. We provide meals as well as other support services to help the families find permanent housing and regain financial footing.

Nor-Gwyn Food Cupboard

The Nor-Gwyn Food Cupboard provides weekly food supplements and supplies to local families who are in need. Sanctuary United Methodist Church is one of four North Wales churches that rotate on a monthly basis to stock the cupboard, which is housed in St. Luke's United Church of Christ. In addition to weekly food and supply distributions, holiday boxes are provided at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

Season of Sharing

Season of Sharing provides the congregation with an opportunity to contribute to our local community organizations and beyond during the Advent season. Four organizations are chosen by the team, one for each week of Advent, and lists of their needs are compiled. Contributions can be in the form of financial donations, gift cards or material items such as toiletries. Season of Sharing information is communicated to the congregation in the December newsletter, weekly bulletins and a showcase display. Items are collected in the narthex on Sunday and delivered during the next week.