The Social Concerns Ministry encourages Emmaus congregation to serve in response to God's love to meet human needs; and provide opportunities for this congregation to respond to human needs, care for the sick and the suffering, and participate responsibly in society.

Blood Drive
Are usually during the months of April & October.  Dates are set by the Social Concerns Ministry who also provides hi-protein snacks to those who are giving blood.

Bake Sale
Are usually held in the months of April & October. Two hunger oriented charities are chosen one local and one international.  Lucile Vahala is the coodinator for the bake sales.

Blood Pressure Clinic
Merry Burbank checks blood pressures on the 2nd Sunday of the month in the library.

Dining Room
Monthly opportunities to serve at Food for Lane County's "restaurant." We provide volunteers for both prepping and serving food.  Our scheduled days are the 5th Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

FISH
We collect food and clothing on a regular basis for FISH.  The containers are in the Gathering Place next to the coat rack.

Giving Tree
Monetary and other specified gifts are solicited from the congregation for six local charities during the month of December.

Interfaith Homeless Shelter
Is a week long event during which 80 different volunteer slots have to be filled ranging from transportation to cooking for 30 or more to overnight chaperoning.  We set out the sign-up sheets and solicit more volunteers as needed.  We attend meetings with the shelter staff and keep an eye on over all coodination. 

That's My Farmer
Is an ecumenical group which supports local agriculture though promoting CSA's (weekly produce baskets from local farms) and the Farmer's Market.  Early spring is the yearly fair that is held at First United Methodist to kick off the program each year. To participate contact Jackie Barbour early spring through the beginning of June.

Turkey Drive
St. Vincent DePaul brings a freezer to fill with frozen turkey, ham, or chicken.  A barrel is also available to fill with non-parishable food donations.