Christ Church in the City

5000 Ministry Campaign

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61 years of service to the Southwest community

Full-service Food Bank through its signature 5000 Food Ministry

Service and goods distribution at Thanksgiving & Christmas for 200-plus families

A Partnership with Amidon Bowen Elementary School A headquarters for the Southwest Ward 6 Mutual Aid Gathering space for worship, community, and interfaith organizations

Two things that I am most passionate about are community gardening and social justice. The church has created a space where both thrive… without a doubt, the SW neighborhood has become more close-knit because of the church’s existence and activity in the community.” -Coy McKinney, SW Community Leader

Campaign Pillars

Our 60-plus-year-old building needs an upgraded, energy-efficient infrastructure! 

Structural Expenses | $400,000

To provide a safe space for families and volunteers to distribute food products and supplies, a new roof, and a new HVAC system is needed 

Operational Expenses | $100,000

To repair and maintain public areas (exit and entryways, restrooms) 

Our vision for this modest campaign is to fortify our Church as the center for the community. Our church belongs to the Southwest Community. 

Partnership Efforts

God is doing amazing work 

with our Church and partners
and even more is possible as we look to the future. 

Community partnerships include 

Mutual Aid, Amidon Bowen Elementary School & PTA, Yacht Club, the Southwest Clergy and Church community, Empower DC, KIWANIS Club, and Southwest Action. 

Our building is threatened 

during heavy storms, sweltering in the summer, and lacks heat in the winter, impacting community members
and volunteers. 

We know this work greatly benefits families. 

To make the Church building into the ministry space it needs to be to effectively provide this service, we are launching a campaign to raise $500,000 to build on our strength and commitment to serve our ‘5000.’  (John 6:1-14) 

Christ United Methodist Church is a constant and reliable source for care in the community. CUMC opens its doors to all to create a vibrant center for community work, a safe space for all that need it, and a partnership with the neighborhood to provide for those seeking help. The 5,000 Food Ministry is another example of the values, care, and mission that have been a hallmark of CUMC.” -Charles Allen, Ward 6 Councilmember

About Our Missions

  • The 5000 Food Ministry is a full-service food and clothing bank serving on average 100 households and 260 individuals monthly in the Southwest community.
  • Our worship space welcomes all and has served as a funeral site for community members without a church home.
  • Partner with the Yacht Club to supply Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for 200-plus households.
  • Coordinate with Amidon-Bowen Elementary School to provide uniforms and school supplies, throughout the year as needed.
  • Collaborate with Southwest Mutual Aid to offer fresh produce from the CUMC garden and the Southwest Farmers Market to the food insecure.
  • Serve as operational/administrative space for community and interfaith organizations including as headquarters for the Ward 6 Southwest Mutual Aid.
So here we are — doing the work, fighting the good fight, serving the people, and seeking your help to do it all from a place that is secure and whole. Help us preserve this Southwest D.C. symbol of hope!
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