Our Missions

Red Bird Mission

Each fall, Endwell UMC takes part in gathering/filling shoeboxes from around upstate New York to be given to the Red Bird Mission, located in Beverly, Kentucky..

The donations are headed to the heart of what was once coal mining country in Kentucky. Today, with the mines closed, thousands of people now live in poverty, in what’s become one of the poorest areas in the state. It’s a mission our church members have stood behind for years.

 The church collects donations from all across New York , and Northern Pennsylvania with the goal of supporting a mission hundreds of miles from home, and its items many may not think to donate.

Donate to our RED BIRD MISSION Project

Spectrum News Report:
Red Bird Mission

2023 Video

2023 VIDEO on RED BIRD

Participating Church/Organization Info:

Each year we reach out to Churches/organizations in Central NY and Northern PA to participate with us in this Ministry.

The following resources can be used in that outreach. Click on the “+” next to each item for info.

  • Red Bird Mission Project Description

  • This letter provides some history and info about the mission.

    COVER LETTER

    This flyer can be used for fundraising.

    SUPPORT ORG FLYER

  • Ideas and Suggestions for what to use as a Shoebox container.

    CONTAINER INFO SHEET

  • This flyer can be printed (2 per sheet), cut, and distributed for people to follow when filling boxes.

    SHOE BOX CONTENTS FLYER