Serve Our World
Travel with a Purpose
Experience a philanthropic journey, domestically or internationally, to bring joy, hope, and positive change. Explore our opportunities for adults and students to travel with a team of people who are passionate about serving.
All experience levels are welcome, including no experience. Individuals ages 14 (with an adult) to 75+ can apply.
For more information, contact Tim Wells at cyacard@comcast.net.
Discover if one of these missions is right for you.
International | Adults | Students (Grade 12)
SIERRA LEONE: December 26, 2024-January 5, 2025
Domestic | Adults
Emergency Response Trips (ERT)
- Oct 21-26
- Nov 11-16
- Dec 16-20
- Jan 20-24
- Feb 17-21
- Mar 17-21
Domestic | Students
International | Adults
HONDURAS: January 9- 15, 2025
HONDURAS: January 15-22, 2025
HONDURAS: February 12-19, 2025
Team members who visit TLC will participate in student’s daily activities. This includes morning chores (working on the farm) and devotionals, attending classes with opportunities to teach in the classroom or provide educational seminars, building relationships by helping with homework (speaking and reading English), and participating in campus and community projects with students.
Upcoming Mission Trips
Past Mission Trips
NC Mission Trips
Our mission trip to the southeast following Hurricane Helene brought hope and relief to families devastated by flooding. Through hands-on support, we delivered flood bucket kits, assisted with cleanup and rebuilding efforts, and shared Christ’s love with those in need. Equipped with UMCOR Emergency Relief Training, our team worked tirelessly to provide aid and comfort, demonstrating the power of compassion and community in times of crisis.
Honduras Mission Trips
We support victims of disasters by sending Volunteer Teams to sites via the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) program. UMVIM notifies churches when teams are needed to work. But these trips are not about the work projects – they are about the people. They are God’s mission trips where team members are blessed by the people they meet.
In the last 18 years, Floris UMC has nationally sent more than 60 teams in response to disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding). More than 600 Floris UMC volunteers have traveled to Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, New Jersey, and New York. Three Floris UMC teams traveled to Kentucky and Florida in 2023.
Mission Resources
Financial Assistance
Floris UMC provides grants to church members and regularly attending adults selected to join a mission team. Financial assistance is based on resource availability, financial hardship and/or leadership role. Learn more and apply for financial assistance.
Leadership Training
Do you enjoy serving as a leader? Are you passionate about helping others? Then you are a good candidate to learn how to lead United Methodists Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) trips. Their missions support families impacted by natural disasters.
UMVIM Facebook Live
Why Should We Serve There When We Have Problems Here?
- Rachel Estes, Dir. of Outreach, Canterbury UMC, Birmingham, AL
- Shell Lewis, Former Serve Ministries Director, Floris UMC, Herndon, VA
- Daniel Park, Restoration Campus Pastor, Floris UMC, Herndon, VA
