Arlington

Urban

Ministries

 

Arlington Urban Ministries is a
Methodist based organization living
the Christian faith by serving those in
our community who find themselves
in crisis situations. By listening to their
problems, identifying options, and
developing solutions through spiritual,
financial, and counseling help our
staff and volunteers follow
in Christ's footsteps.

 

Arlington Urban Ministries is a volunteer
based street ministry that is supported by
area Methodist Church congregations.
AUM has concentrated its ministry to one
of the largest metropolitan areas in Texas.
The city of Arlington is perceived many
times as a suburban community in the
Dallas/Ft. Worth area. In reality,
Arlington is a large city with many
families in need of special assistance.

 

 

 

 
Arlington Urban Ministries

Our Purpose

AUM is an outreach that not only assists families with physical needs
but also assists them with emotional and spiritual support through
prayer, counseling, worship and Bible Study. The vision of Arlington
Urban Ministries is to focus on meeting the needs of people on the
streets and in the corners of society where they are not being reached
by the traditional church. AUM is designed to work with people to
help them solve their own problems through a more nearly complete
relationship with Christ.

How is help provided to those in need?

After the needs of a person or family are established, help comes in
many forms. Help might be in the form of getting a prescription filled,
or a referral to another agency for dental work. Help might be money
to pay a portion of a utility bill or rent or help might be groceries for a
hungry family. Preeminent above any aspect of our ministry is sharing
the love and grace of Christ with everyone. Yes, we do meet physical
needs with food, clothes, financial assistance, and referrals to
community resources - but we also share the Bread of Life that can
change lives through Bible Study, counseling and prayer.

 

How is help provided to those in need?

After the needs of a person or family are established, help comes in
many forms. Help might be in the form of getting a prescription filled,
or a referral to another agency for dental work. Help might be money
to pay a portion of a utility bill or rent or help might be groceries for a
hungry family. Preeminent above any aspect of our ministry is sharing
the love and grace of Christ with everyone. Yes, we do meet physical
needs with food, clothes, financial assistance, and referrals to
community resources - but we also share the Bread of Life that can
change lives through Bible Study, counseling and prayer.  
What are some of the ministry and assistance
programs that Arlington Urban Ministries provides?

Storefront Ministry
This ministry responds to needs such as food, transportation, and
emergency monetary assistance. People referred by churches,
agencies or individuals to the storefront are screened, counseled,
referred to other agencies or directly assisted.

NU2U Resale Shop Now Open!

2400 Pioneer Parkway
In Shopping Center on South East corner at Bowen Rd.
(next to Wonderful World of Cooking)

 Monday-Friday: 10:00-6:00
Saturday: 10:00-5:00

Come visit our resale shop in central Arlington called NU-2-U! The
shop provides many opportunities for outreach, such as employment,
access to low cost items, recycling, volunteer opportunities, and profits
that will help to support AUM.

We need your donations of gently used clothing, books, household
goods, etc. And we need your help to operate this brand new extension
of Arlington Urban Ministries. If you can volunteer an hour or two each
week, or maybe several hours per week, give us a call: 817.795.6379.

Laundromat Ministry
This is a ministry for children that is held outside area laundromats
throughout Arlington. This ministry helps the children not only become
successful citizens but helps them find a faith that will sustain them
throughout their life.

Sidewalk Sunday School
A new ministry held for children Saturday mornings at an apartment
complex. Children learn about the Bible through games, puppet shows
and stories.

Living in the U.S.A. English Tutorial Program

This ministry teaches citizenship and basic life skills and English to
non-English speaking families in the community.


How Can You Help Arlington Urban Ministries?

There are numerous opportunities to share with those in need and to
become part of our ministry. Financial support and volunteer efforts
are urgently needed. Here are just a few of the volunteer opportunities
available:
Volunteers for Events
Fund Raiser Organizers
Grant Writers
Board Members
Teachers
Bible Study Leaders/Sunday School Teachers
Maintenance Persons

There is a place for YOU at Arlington Urban Ministries! If you would
like to become more involved with Arlington Urban Ministries by
offering your time, talents or monetary support, please contact us:
Arlington Urban Ministries
701 Dugan, Arlington, Texas, 76010.
817.861.8585.

In it's first full year of operation, Arlington Urban Ministries assisted
more than 8000 people. Through our ministry, men, women and
children have been shown the grace of Christ and have been
empowered to share that grace with others in the community.


 
 
 

 

 

 
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