Making Mats for the Homeless
Turning plastic bags into hope, comfort, and care.
Service & Outreach
@Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church
Faith in Action. Love for Neighbor. Hope for Our Community.
At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, we believe faith should move beyond words into action.
Through worship, service, compassion, generosity, and community involvement, we seek to share the love of Christ throughout Pleasant Grove, western Birmingham, Jefferson County, and beyond.
We believe small acts of kindness can become meaningful opportunities to bring hope, encouragement, and practical help to others.
Why We Serve
Jesus taught us to care for others, especially those in need.
Service is not an extra part of faith—it is part of following Christ.
We serve with humility, joy, compassion, and hope because Christ first loved us.
Current Ministries
Pleasant Grove UMC serves through a variety of ongoing ministries, outreach partnerships, collections, compassion ministries, and community service opportunities throughout the year.
Featured ministries include:
• Blessing Box & Little Library
• Making Mats for the Homeless
• Prayer Shawl Ministry
• Community Collections & Donations
• Seasonal Outreach Projects
• Local Ministry Partnerships
Serving Our Community
Happening Now- Click here to see what is Happening Now
Calendar of Events– Click here to see our Google Calendar of Events
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Serving Our Community: Ministries We Support
The Blessing Box and Little Library provide food, hygiene items, encouragement, and books for neighbors in the community.
Simple gifts can make a meaningful difference.
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Making Mats for the Homeless
Volunteers transform recycled plastic grocery bags into handmade sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness.
Through teamwork, creativity, and compassion, ordinary materials become practical hope for neighbors in need.
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The Prayer Shawl Ministry shares handmade shawls, comfort items, encouragement, and prayer with individuals experiencing illness, grief, recovery, or difficult seasons of life.
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Pleasant Grove UMC is grateful to work alongside churches, organizations, ministries, and community partners who share a desire to serve others through compassion, generosity, and practical care.
Partnerships and supported ministries include:
• Be Kind Birmingham
• Sav-A-Life
• Embrace Alabama Kids
• Lovelady Center
• Society of St. Andrew
• UMCOR
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Throughout the year, Pleasant Grove UMC serves through seasonal outreach efforts, collections, mission projects, community events, and special ministry opportunities.
Examples include:
• Harvest Festival
• Holiday Outreach Projects
• Community Collections
• Homecoming Ministry Opportunities
• Mission Support Events
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Ways You Can Help
There are many ways to participate in outreach and service at Pleasant Grove UMC:
• Volunteer with outreach ministries
• Donate needed items and supplies
• Participate in seasonal collections
• Support community outreach projects
• Pray for ministries and neighbors in need
• Invite others to serve alongside you
Every act of kindness, generosity, and compassion becomes part of sharing the love of Christ with others.
Join Us in Serving Our Community
At Pleasant Grove UMC, we seek to be a Beacon of Light through worship, discipleship, outreach, service, prayer, and everyday acts of compassion.
Learn more about Christian discipleship and spiritual growth through worship, study, prayer, service, and daily faith at PGUM.org.
At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, we believe faith should move beyond words into action.
We are called to love God and love our neighbors through practical compassion, generosity, and service.
Looking for a Way to Serve?
From Making Mats for the Homeless and the Blessing Box to worship support, Harvest Festival, health fairs, and care ministries, there are many ways to share Christ’s love through service. Explore our Volunteer Opportunities page to find a place where your gifts and passions can make a difference.
Learn More: Volunteer Opportunities
