As a congregation, we are committed to making a difference both near and far. We are always looking for new partners in mission and service. Let us know if you want to get involved, especially on the local level!
For further information on any of the projects email missions@stmatthews-bowie.org
Bowie Interfaith Pantry & Emergency Aid Fund
The Bowie Interfaith Pantry & Emergency Aid Fund, Inc. The Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund, Inc. 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, MD 20715 (located behind the brick building, at the back of the property) The Pantry provides food to ...
THE LITTLE FREE PANTRY
The Little Free Pantry St Matthew’s United Methodist Church 14900 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, MD 20715 Give What You Can—Take What You Need St Matthew’s UMC has a Little Free Pantry (LFP). It is an additional Bowie community resource that provides ...
Bowie State University, Dorothy Holland Student Emergency Fund
Bowie State University, Dorothy Holland Student Emergency Fund St Matthew’s UMC provides support to Bowie State University (BSU) students with emergency needs, some of whom are homeless. SMUMC contributes to the Dorothy Holland Emergency Fund which the University manages to ...
Champ House Recovery, Inc.
We provide hygiene kits, toiletries, cleaning supplies, food, and financial support for persons being housed and treated for alcohol and drug addiction at the Bowie facility. Volunteers also periodically assist in site cleanup and maintenance of facilities. For further information, ...
Church on the Move (Annual Community Work Day)
Volunteers hand out bottled water at the Farmers Market, make and deliver sandwiches to the homeless and at shelters, sing at Heartfields and in Old Bowie, pull weeds and clean up trash and debris at Bowie High School, clean up ...
FISH of Greater Bowie
FISH (Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help) is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, dedicated to providing transportation and other services to people who need to get to a doctor, hospital, or other appointments. Church members serve on the Board and volunteer as drivers ...
Merry Methodists (M & Ms)
An energetic group of church members and friends generally meet on the first Monday of each month to work on mission and church projects. They assemble hygiene kits and toiletries for local missions such as Champ House Recovery and Bowie ...
Transitional Housing
St. Matthew's provides a furnished apartment for individuals and families who need temporary and safe housing. For further information, email missions@stmatthews-bowie.org ...
Men’s Shelter
On the 3rd Sunday of each month a different St. Matthew’s group delivers dinner for 30 to 40 homeless men to the PG County Men’s Shelter. The shelter is located at 603 Addison Road, Capital Heights, 301-808-5317. If you are ...
Christmas in April
Volunteers repair homes of low-income elderly and/or disabled homeowners throughout Prince George’s County, including Bowie. Church members serve on the Board, conduct house inspections, and serve as area coordinators, house captains, and volunteer workers on the last Saturday of April ...
Bowie Supportive Housing Corporation
Church volunteers serve as Director and Home Maintenance Coordinator. In addition, church and other volunteers assist in maintaining and furnishing two houses in Bowie – Alpha and Beta House – for women who are victims of domestic abuse. Money is ...