University Park UMC participates in medical mission trips with our partner Salud y Paz (saludypaz.org). In addition to medical professionals, we welcome anyone who wants to travel to Guatemala, learn about the culture, and serve others. In addition to the work we do while we’re there, we leave supplies the organization needs. We’ve been doing this for years, but we always encourage new missioners to join us. The trip is open to high schoolers (with a parent or guardian) through adults.
Sierra Leone Work Trip
After living and teaching in Sierra Leone for several years, members of our congregation founded a nonprofit agency called Serving Sierra Leone. We are privileged to support that work, which has centered in the Capitol city of Kabala and included Kabala School for the Blind, Kabala UMC Church and Primary School, Nar Sarah Clinic, and MaMa Land Children’s Village.
Youth Mission Trips
Each summer, our high schoolers and middle schoolers travel on service projects. It’s a time of bonding for the group, and helping them discover the joy of serving others. We often team up with other United Methodist Churches on these trips, which adds to the energy and fun.
