Emergency Assistance
Although the Deer Park United Methodist Church is limited in its ability to provide immediate financial assistance, please know that we are action oriented and will do our best to assist any member or requesting person who may find themselves at our doorstep. We ask for nothing in return, as it is God’s way to love our neighbors as ourself. See our mission statement
If you find yourself in need of one-time financial emergency assistance, please call us at 509-276-2570.
If you find yourself in need of one-time financial emergency assistance, please call us at 509-276-2570.
Other Resources in Deer Park
The City of Deer Park relies on the Spokane County and the State of Washington, to assist its residents with social service needs. If you find yourself in need of medium to long-term assistance, please know that the Spokane County Community Services Department may be able to assist you. If you have access to the internet, their website can be visited at www.spokanecounty.org/5494/Community-Services and/or by calling them directly 509-477-5722.
Another very quick and powerful resource is “Washington 2-1-1.” By calling 2-1-1, you will be instantly linked with a customer service employee who will provide you with information about the service you are seeking or basic need that you may have.
Another very quick and powerful resource is “Washington 2-1-1.” By calling 2-1-1, you will be instantly linked with a customer service employee who will provide you with information about the service you are seeking or basic need that you may have.
WIC Office Hours - Every Thursday
The Deer Park Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is a supplemental food program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants and children. It is a Federal Program that is administered by the Spokane Regional Health District. The Deer Park United Methodist Church proudly hosts the WIC program every Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you have questions or would like to know if this program can benefit you, please call 509-276-3770.
"TOPS" (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Program
Deer Park United Methodist Church is home to the local TOPS weightloss program. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups and wellness education organization. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, it has helped millions of people live healthier lives. The Deer Park TOPS program meets every Thursday from 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. For more information on this program, please email Vikingson@netzero.com and/or visit www.TOPS.org.
Additional United Methodist Church Resources
The United Methodist Church
The US United Methodist Church was officially created in 1968 and oversees approximately 29,746 United Methodist churches in the United States, with a combined membership of 5,424,175 members. Its mission is simple: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The United Methodist Church doesn't have a single, overarching leader, but rather a system of governance where the Council of Bishops is the executive branch. For more information, please visit www.umc.org/en.
The US United Methodist Church was officially created in 1968 and oversees approximately 29,746 United Methodist churches in the United States, with a combined membership of 5,424,175 members. Its mission is simple: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The United Methodist Church doesn't have a single, overarching leader, but rather a system of governance where the Council of Bishops is the executive branch. For more information, please visit www.umc.org/en.
Pacific Northwest Conference
The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church serves over 200 churches and new faith communities in Washington, the Northern Panhandle of Idaho, and the greater Vancouver area of British Columbia. The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference is divided into five geographic areas, called Districts. Its Bishop is Cedrick D. Bridgeforth. For more information, please visit www.pnwumc.org.
The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church serves over 200 churches and new faith communities in Washington, the Northern Panhandle of Idaho, and the greater Vancouver area of British Columbia. The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference is divided into five geographic areas, called Districts. Its Bishop is Cedrick D. Bridgeforth. For more information, please visit www.pnwumc.org.
The Inland Northwest District
The Inland Northwest District of the Pacific Northwest Conference is one of the five geographic areas of the PNW Conference. It publishes “The Fig Tree” each month. This monthly, independent, nonprofit newspaper and resource directory shares updates on many of the social challenges of the day, in addition to developments within the United Methodist Church. Please visit www.thefigtree.org, to view the paper online.
The Inland Northwest District of the Pacific Northwest Conference is one of the five geographic areas of the PNW Conference. It publishes “The Fig Tree” each month. This monthly, independent, nonprofit newspaper and resource directory shares updates on many of the social challenges of the day, in addition to developments within the United Methodist Church. Please visit www.thefigtree.org, to view the paper online.