Through our missions and ministries at Divine Street, we have many opportunities to serve and make a difference in other people's lives.

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
— John Wesley

Loving neighbors both near and far is an essential part of Christian life. We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, in service to a hungry world. Outreach Ministries here at Divine Street strive to help people find their place in God’s story through meeting both physical and spiritual needs of all people. We have a particular heart for feeding people, but seek to serve wherever needs arise.

Featured Outreach Ministries

  • DUMA Food Drive and Pantry

    Our local need for food is never-ending, and DSUMC works to support our area food pantry, the Dunn United Ministerial Association Food Pantry (DUMA) Food Pantry.

    Collections can be dropped off at the church. Additionally, DSUMC volunteers show up twice a month (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) to lend a hand in distributing food items to folks in need.

  • Care Team

    Throughout the year, our Care Team visits, sends cards, delivers flowers and reaches out to our Divine Street community. We especially concentrate on those who are homebound or struggling with health.

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Other opportunities to serve

  • Often folks stop by DSUMC needing food to get them through the day. On days when the DUMA Food Pantry is closed, we offer a small bag of snack type items with a bottled water.

  • Children at Dunn Elementary School are recommended to us each December, and we work to provide Christmas gifts for each child. From socks to bicycles, anything is possible, and DSUMC wants every child to experience the wonder of Christmas!

  • Johnson Better Care Facility is an assisted living facility here in Dunn which offers independent and daily support services. This year at Easter, we will provide gift bags with personal care items and socks. Each year in December, we provide gift bags and Christmas stockings for the residents. Many of our friends here may have limited resources or visitors and we love sharing and visiting!

  • During times of natural disaster, we work to create and deliver hygiene kits. We also keep personal hygiene items on hand to give out to those in the community with a need.

  • When people in our area are struggling with illness or other difficult situations, our team reaches out with a hand-crafted prayer shawl. The comfort these shawls offer is immeasurable as those who receive them know they are loved and prayed for constantly. All levels of knitting and crocheting skills are welcome, and beginners are often mentored in the craft by our resident experts.

  • Prior to the beginning of the new school year, church members donate school supplies for the children at Dunn Elementary School and Erwin Elementary School. A list of needs is provided by the teachers and counselors at the school.

  • At the beginning of each academic school year, DSUMC joins hundreds of vendors and exhibitors at the Campbell University Street Fair in welcoming students back to classes. We greet others, offer a smile and friendly face, hand out goodies, and invite folks to make Divine Street their home-away-from-home church. Go Camels!

  • Hope Center Ministries is a non-profit, Christ-centered program for men and women recovering from addiction. We collect paper products, laundry pods, and other requested items for use of the members at the facility, provide sponsorship, and volunteer to mentor to and pray with residents.

  • Designing this website, feeding the hungry, leading our ushers, planning worship services, cleaning out a closet, record-keeping, music ministries, raking up leaves, scanning and filing documents, creating videos, teaching a class... we have many ways to serve and the list is growing! All you need is a willing heart and willing hands! No experience necessary.