SupportING YOU

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We’re here to help

Caring for ourselves and for one another is an important way we live out our faith.

We offer ministries that provide support, encouragement, and practical help as we walk through life’s challenges together.

connect & find worth

join our team of heroEs

There are many opportunities for service and involvement, ranging from packing food parcels and making phone calls, to caring for our sanctuary and childcare.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We all experience bumps in the road when we need love and compassionate support. We're here for you. Our groups are open to adults in our community who are experiencing challenges. All who seek such care are invited to participate in the adult care ministries. Our resources are available to everyone. Some programs have eligibility requirements.

care & support

HEALTH care

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or similar dementia is a difficult task to undertake. This we understand so partner with Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group of East Parker County to offer respite and education. Join us for conversation and refreshments, caregivers meet to hear guest speakers, receive education, and have time to discuss their concerns; the care-receivers enjoy time with our volunteers who join them in song, games, and crafts. Second Thursday of the month 1PM-2:00PM - The MAC

in it together

cancer support group

This group offers essential emotional support, shared experiences, and coping strategies, helping patients and caregivers manage the psychological burden of cancer. 

You’re not isolated;  connect with others who understand the unique challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Share coping strategies, treatment experiences, and logistical advice. This emotional outlet provides a safe space to share feelings that you may not wish to share with family, aiding in managing anxiety and depression. Caregivers are part of the journey. If you’re walking alongside someone with a cancer diagnosis we have resources to help you support your loved ones. Second Tuesday of the month 7PM - Gathering Room

FIND YOUR PERSON

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Stephen Ministers provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care and support to people experiencing any challenge in life. God never intended for us to go through these experiences alone.

CHILDREN AND TEENS

Counseling

Debbie Thornton, M. Ed., LPC, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, maintains private practice near the TCU campus in Fort Worth and at AUMC. Through a program titled "Calm Cats”, small group counseling, and self guided biofeedback, she helps children and their families struggling with anxiety, anger, and lack of focus.

in home support

CARING HEARTS

Caring Hearts provides loving outreach to members of our congregation who are home-bound or residing in assisted-living homes. Without regular connection, people may begin to feel isolated, helpless, and lonely. It is a great privilege to come alongside and encourage our homebound members.

If you know of someone or would like to have someone visit you, we would love to come and spend some time with you.

community assistance

We offer assistance with utility bills for those requiring a little assistance in Parker County. You may apply for a $75 payment once every six months. Please contact our office with a copy of your bill and ID.

Please call the church office at (817)441-8329.

Our food pantry feeds local families who have fallen on hard times and are in need of practical help. No strings attached - you do not have to be a member of Aledo UMC to receive groceries. Enter the main church doors and our staff will gladly serve you. Monday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm.

Please call the church office at (817)441-8329.

This initiative supports students in the Aledo ISD as a community-driven program designed to provide weekend and holiday food assistance to local children facing food insecurity. Individual school districts do not typically fund weekend grocery programs directly, so we step in to pack and distribute these meal resources to students at McCall Elementary

For more information contact Sally Bond

Prepared bags filled with practical and relevant items for people experiencing homelessness are available at the Connection Center. Keep in your vehicle, and share with someone in need as an immediate expression of care, dignity, and support. 

Care Portal is a network of caseworkers, educators, and more using an online platform to partner with local churches and communities to wrap support around the children and families they serve.

We partner with Care Portal to assist local area professionals provide funds or items to families in need. Anyone can donate new or gently used items specific to a family's requests. Contact our Congregational Care Minister Trudy Smith  to get more information or visit CarePortal.org

Alcoholics Anonymous meets 4 times weekly in the Rock House and is open to all.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 7pm

Saturday at 9am

Rock House

Mission Trips

mission & outreach

Texas Annual Conference Mission Center in Conroe, Texas, put faith into action through practical service. We assemble and check cleaning and hygiene kits, making sure essential supplies are complete and ready to reach people affected by disasters. Each kit helps provide the supplies people need to begin recovering and reminds us that even simple acts of service can bring hope.

When assistance is requested following fires, tornadoes, floods, or other disasters, our Disaster Response team works with local response leaders to provide practical assistance in North Texas and, when requested, in other parts of the state.

The Gospel of Matthew 25:36 tells us that we will inherit the kingdom because "I was in prison and you visited me". Aledo UMC has been represented in organized prison ministries for over twenty years, supporting the incarcerated and showing them the love of Jesus Christ to help direct them back on track and give worth to their future.

Trudy Smith  can help you with any questions.