“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed
me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
Weaverville Senior Meal Site
The second week of each month, volunteers from CUMC transport lunch from The Moose Cafe to First Baptist Church in Weaverville for the Senior Meal Site** which meets Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM. Supported by funding and volunteers from Weaverville churches and businesses, Council on Aging, and DSS. This program provides fellowship, activities, education and a meal daily on weekdays year round for seniors in our community.
ABCCM NORTH
Christ UMC supports ABCCM North, an arm of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, with ongoing funding each year and volunteers. ABCCM provides shelter, counseling, medical supplies and medical care, food, clothing, money for utility bills, medications and heating costs for those in need in Buncombe County.
ABCCM Transformation Village
Quarterly a team from our church provides and serves an evening meal for 50-70 people residing at this living facility for unhoused women, mothers with children and Veterans in Buncombe County. Transformation Village gives hope, healing, health and a home. Residents get a fresh start and a place to learn - surrounded and supported by the love, trust, eduction and companionship that is given by volunteers and congregations.
Girl Scouts of America
Girl Scout Troop #13288 meets at the church each Thursday, from 5:00-7:30pm. Troop leader is Kate Miller. If interested you may contact Kate at 850-261-3922 or email
Emmaus Community
Christ UMC takes an active part in the Blue Ridge Emmaus Community by sponsoring participants and serving on teams. Everyone is encouraged to take part.
Mission Work Teams
After the 2024 Hurricane Helene disaster in WNC, Christ UMC opened its doors to provide housing for visiting Mission work teams. Teams may stay for 1-2 weeks. This ongoing ministry allows teams to assist local communities to recover and rebuild.
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Christ UMC has hosted a weekly meeting place for AA for over 30 years. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowhip of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn't cost anything to attend AA meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.
North Buncombe Network of Methodist Churches
Christ UMC partners with sister Methodist churches for outreach and missions, fellowship and special worship services.