Winter Relief is an emergency shelter for unhoused neighbors during the winter months. The program provides so much more than shelter. Through this ministry relationships are formed, barriers are broken down and folks from very different walks of life learn and grow together. SPUMC joins with about 45 local congregations each winter to ensure that our unhoused neighbors have a safe, warm place to live. Our congregation hosts about 40 men and women at the church for two weeks each year. The overall ministry is organized by The Arundel House of Hope.
We just had over 150 volunteers host a week of Winter Relief February 10 – 17 and we will welcome guests again in November of this year. We offer cots, meals, showers, laundry, warm fellowship and most importantly the love of God to our guests. There are many ways you can be involved such as serving as a host volunteer (working directly with the guests), helping with meals, providing transportation, doing laundry, helping with some of the activities and so much more. It is a great way to serve on a mission without leaving town. There is a role and a time slot to fit every schedule. If you have any questions please contact Carolyn Heim.