The Centerport UMC is involved in a number of mission and outreach programs, and provides space for others as well. Here are just a few ways to get involved, whether through donations or hands-on volunteer work!

We’re always collecting food and clothes for local agencies, but one of our easiest and most fun projects is putting together bags of rice, beans and oats after church for distribution in our community! We do this periodically throughout the year. Last summer we made sandwiches every Monday for Tri CYA, a year-round program for kids 5-21.

The Midnight Run is a trip to Manhattan to distribute food and clothing to people on the street. Our next Midnight Run will be announced soon!

The UM Army is a multi-church mission team of youth and young adults that travels to areas of need to offer physical support to communities in need. This may involve building projects, painting, clean-up work, and partnership with teachers and kids. We hosted UM Army for a week in the summer of 2025 with 68 attendees, and we will host again in July 2026!

One of our specialized drives is Soles 4 Souls, a collection box for new and used shoes. The box is located in the church hallway and all shoes are accepted! Soles 4 Souls is part of the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry, which operates out of the Northport Presbyterian Church. We collected 200 pairs of shoes this year! More on this organization below.

Our Social Justice Committee takes on issues of local, national and international importance. They are currently involved in efforts to curb gun violence, raise awareness of environmental issues and combat hate. Their latest book study tackled The Kingdom, The Power and the Glory and addressed the role of Christians in politics.

The Centerport UMC is a member of the ELC (Ecumenical Lay Council)  of Northport, East Northport, Greenlawn and Centerport. Any local church is invited to join. In addition to the churches, the Youth Directives and Alternatives and the Drug and Alcohol Task Force are part of the ELC. Susan Beck is our representative.

The ELC manages the Northport food pantry, participates in the November book drive and the Soles 4 Souls program both sponsored by the Northport Rotary. The ELC also participates in the adopt a family program sponsored by the Youth Directives and Alternatives Organization. We support each of the members in any program they offer.

Several members of our congregation also volunteer at the Huntington Community Food Council, which serves 150 families or more each week! Another organization dear to our hearts is Helping Hand Rescue Mission, which provides a variety of resources for people in need. We have sponsored an outdoor barbecue for the mission each of the last two summers. HHRM is located in Huntington Station and has a drop box at our church, with a current need for children’s clothing, kitchen items and hygiene products.

Centerport is also one of 35 churches participating in the Huntington Interfaith and Homeless Initiative, which operates during the winter and provides housing, clothing, a hot dinner, breakfast and a bag lunch.