Groups and Ministries

We have an active congregation with year round activities. Please check out Special Happenings and the Events calendar for upcoming programs. Below is a sample of the programs/groups we have at Oakdale UMC.

Groups

Choir - meets at 9:45 am on Sunday before worship for practice

Christian Education - meets when called by Chair

Church Council - Typically meets bi-monthly the 4th Tuesday for the month at 7:00 pm or Sunday after worship in winter months

Custodian - George Randall

Finance Committee - Typically meets the 4th Monday of each month via Zoom

Fundraising Team - meets when called by Chair

Memorial Committee - meets when called by Chair

Missions & Outreach Committee - meets Sundays after worship when called by Chair

Nominations and Leadership Development Committee - meets as needed when called by Pastor

UWF (United Women in Faith) - Typically meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm

Pillowcase Project for UMass Pediatric Oncology Ward - typically meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 10:00 am

Prayer Shawl Committee - typically meets the 1st Monday of each month from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Sign Changer - Betty Andrews

SPRC (Staff Parish Relations Committee) - Typically meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month via Zoom, monthly or at least quarterly

Trustees - Typically meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm

Worship Committee - meets as needed when called by Chair

Ministries

Food Pantry

Every third Tuesday in April, August, and December at 3pm Oakdale UMC provides volunteers and donations for the food pantry located at the West Boylston Congregational Church. To volunteer, please see the minister. Some ideas for donation: when markets give a 2 for 1 deal, donate the extra item. Needed items are crackers, cookies, Birthday Party kits (card, cake mix, frosting, napkins, candles, etc. in a bag). Please check the expiration date on all donated items to be sure they are still usable.

"Net-working" for OUMC

Please take a business card or two from the boxes located around the church and hand them out to friends and family. These "calling" cards contain a picture of OUMC and our web address. It is a small gesture to help people get connected or re-acquainted with Oakdale UMC.