REACH
In cooperation with other area churches and community organizations, Auburn United Methodist Church houses REACH, a Community Respite Ministry.
About REACH
REACH (Refresh, Encourage, Activities, Care, Hope) Community Respite Ministry is a cooperative effort to care for and support persons with early to moderate memory issues. Participants must be able to:
- Attend to their own bathroom needs
- Self-feed
- Be in a group setting constructively.
Finding Support Through Reach
Care Partners
REACH offers a Care Partner Support Group along with Dementia Care Education Opportunities.
Care Partner Support Group
First and Third Thursdays of each month at 10:30 am via Zoom. For access to the Zoom link, please contact Lisa Askew at laskew@lrcog.com.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month at 12noon at AUMC Conference Room 105. Contact Sarah Jones at sarahj@aumc.net for more information.
A Day in the Life at REACH
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday 10am-2 pm
Participants, your day at REACH will include physical, mental, and emotional interaction with planned activities, programs, and presentations. A nutritious meal is served at each session.
Past activities include:
- Ballon Volleyball
- Science Experiments
- Art
- Games
- Music
- Dancing
- Crafts
- and more!
REACH with AUMC
Volunteers are the backbone of REACH Community Respite Ministry, and we are always in need of those willing to serve in all capacities.
All volunteers must attend a Volunteer Training Session. When you reach out to us about your interest, we will invite you to our next session and discuss with you your strengths and how they can be used in our ministry.