THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
at BERLIN
Berlin Community
Food Closet
Open from 9A-11A the first and third Saturday of each month, the United Methodist Food Closet joyfully serves our communities' needs. The mission of The Berlin Community Food Closet is to provide emergency food to families in the Berlin and Petersburg communities. In the summer, The Berlin Community Food Closet operates an 8-week Summer lunch supply program for youth in the Berlin school district. Volunteers at the Berlin Food Closet come from across the community and new volunteers are always welcome.
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If you are interested in volunteering or in need of food assistance, please contact Berlin Community Food Closet Coordinator Dianne Mosher at 518-658-2942.
Unity House Van
Every Thursday the unity house food van is in the church parking lot offering free food to Rensselaer County Residents from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
NEW HOPE RECOVERY MINISTRY
The New Hope Recovery Ministry at UMC at Berlin brings hope to families living with substance and alcohol use disorder through trainings, resources, a literature corner, and having Narcan available at no cost for our community members. Swing by any Sunday morning to take advantage of any of these resources or find out more about this wonderful resource in our community!
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To be put in touch with a Family Navigator call (518) 658-2942 or email umcberlin@gmail.com.
Pathway of Peace
New Help Available for Families & Friends of Those Addicted to Narcotics
Pathway of Peace, A NarAnon Family Group, is a new local resource for those affected by someone else’s addiction to narcotics. The NarAnon Family Groups are a world-wide fellowship offering help by sharing the experiences, strengths, and hope of those who come together in ongoing weekly meetings.
The meetings will be held every Sunday evening at 6pm at 17 South Main Street, Berlin, NY 12022 (United Methodist Church at Berlin) for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the illness of addiction of someone close to them. The gathering is not religious but rather a 12-step spiritual way of life and fellowship. There are no dues or fees, just come.
In September of 2024 Rensselaer County received a federal designation as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. With the spikes in addiction so widespread the disease touches not only those afflicted, but also greatly impacts their loved ones. For more information write to PathwayofPeaceNFG@gmail.com or stop by any Sunday at 6:00pm at the church hall. All are welcome.
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CLOTHING TENT MINISTRY
The Clothing Give-Away tent is open 24/7 for a 6 wk. period, usually Aug. into Sept. It's supplied with donated clothing of all shapes, sizes & styles. This clothing is FREE to ANY one with a need or desire. Donations of CLEAN new or gently used clothing are accepted starting in June.
Continuing your life journey after the loss of a loved one
Nothing can completely prepare you for the death of a loved one. Doctors, hospice, counselors, family and friends… They have comforting words, some have advice, some a shoulder to lean on, but it is your heart that is broken. This small group experience will help you to explore living with grief, coping, and continuing on your life’s journey. Call 518-795-0509 to get more information about the upcoming group,