Mission Trips

Living a Life of Service through Missions
Our community is passionate about living a life of service and mission. Virtual and in-person trips offer opportunities of connection with the partners that we serve.

Mission Trip: September 9-18 - Interest Form
Virtual Trip: May 2 (details below)

Since 2021, Zoe Empowers has been one of our Global Impact international partners. This incredible nonprofit has been transforming lives in East African countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and more.

Zoe Empowers works with vulnerable youth and their families impacted by the global orphan crisis. Through a three-year, locally-led program, participants become safe and healthy, skilled for long-term success, and able to lead meaningful lives within a supportive community. Since 2007, Zoe Empowers has empowered over 214,953 young people!

Last year, several members of Matthews UMC had the privilege of traveling to Kenya to witness firsthand the profound impact of Zoe Empowers. (Watch the follow up Info Session below.) This September 2025, we are excited to extend this opportunity to our entire church community again. Imagine experiencing how Zoe Empowers is changing lives socially, economically, and spiritually, right before your eyes!

Don't miss this chance to be part of something truly transformative. We hope you'll join us on this incredible journey! Watch the video below to learn more below about the peer-led group model.

Zoom: Friday, May 2 at 9:00 am

Not ready to go to Africa, but would love to see what our MUMC sponsored group is doing in Kenya? Join us for a "Watch party" in The Commons at 8:45 am on Friday, May 2. Bring coffee and we'll provide muffins & donuts. If you can't be with us, use the Zoom link below to join the conversation at 9:00 am. We will get to speak to the group in a "live" setting and ask questions. Get ready, our Empowerment Group will also have questions for you!

Register Here

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81736870485
Meeting ID: 817 3687 0485
Passcode: 12345