GOD'S HANDS

our mission work in the community and world

Here at Bear Creek UMC we are always looking for new ways to reach out and share God's love with our neighbors and beyond. Our goal is to be the hands and feet of the God we have come to know in Jesus Christ. Here at Bear Creek we always have something going on where we are reaching out in mercy, love, and justice. Whether it's collecting non-perishable food items and diapers for the area food pantries, reaching out to families from Afghanistan who have recently immigrated to the US, or doing ministry abroad, we are hard at it doing the work of Christ in the world. If you would like to get involved in this ministry or have questions please contact our God's Hands chair: Karen Smith.    

  • PRIDE Support

    This June, we celebrate with our LGBTQIA+ siblings that God has created each person in God's very own image! In a time that feels unsafe for this community, we want to show God's love to all. We will be at the Snohomish Pride Parade on Jun 7, and Seattle PrideFest on Jun 29. We are also sponsoring Woodinville Pride and Redmond Pride. 

  • Refugee Family Outreach

    We are currently supporting a family in transition as they settle in their new home in the United States. We are supporting them through material goods as well as helping them navigate life in the U.S. 

  • Safe Parking @ LWUMC

    We serve the women and families who live in their vehicles at LWUMC by bringing them meals occasionally. Our next opportunity is coming up to participate! 

God's Hands at Work

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We believe that God uses us right here where we are to be God's hands and feet to our neighbors. 

Take a peek at some of what we've done recently for our neighbors near and far. 

  • Mothers Day Baskets for Friends of Youth

    We put together 45 baskets for the single moms at Friends of Youth to celebrate them for Mother's Day! 

  • Pride Month Celebrations

    We participate with enthusiasm in Pride Month celebrations across the community. We do this because we believe that God created and celebrates diversity and unique expression at the same time God calls us to live in unity with our siblings and the environment. 

  • Christmas Toy Drive for El Centro Cultural mexicano

    We collected over 50 toys and provided 21 gift cards for teens for Centro Cultural Mexicano's Christmas Toy Drive. 

  • Haiti Alive

    During Lent, we collected coins and when we counted it all up, we sent over $3000 to Haiti Alive to be used toward their greatest need.

  • Asylee Support at Riverton Park UMC

    We gather items and funds to support the asylees who are living in tents at Riverton Park UMC. 

  • Lake Washington UMC Safe Parking program

    About 2-3 times per year we take meals to the families living in their cars at Lake Washington United Methodist Church. 

  • Help Syria and Turkey recover from earthquake

    We collected a special offering, raising $828, to send to families who were trying to recover from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. 

  • Thanksgiving Blessing Bags


    In 2023, we delivered 68 Thanksgiving grocery bags and gave gift cards to 22 additional families through Friends of Youth. 

  • Plant a Seed for FoodBank Farm

    Each spring, we plant seeds for FoodBank Farm. This enables the farm to offer fresh veggies and fruit to food banks throughout the community. 

  • Picking Pumpkins (and Corn) for FoodBank Farm

    Each fall, we get to see what our seeds have done, picking veggies and fruit at FoodBank Farm. 

  • hygiene kits for UMCOR Global missions


  • $1140 raised for a student scholarship to send a student to her dream school!


  • Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive


  • gathering kitchen items for riverton park free thrift store


  • habitat for humanity interfaith build