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Adult Ministries
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Adult Discipleship
Adult Groups help us grow closer to God and each other through fellowship, support, and community—reflecting the early church’s gathering in homes and worship spaces. Adult Worship is every Sunday at 8:45-9:45.
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Woman's Group
Women’s Group at Christ UMC is a Christian-based service and social group open to any woman. The Women’s Group meets at 6pm on the first Wednesday of the month and works to develop philanthropic projects for the community and globally.
Youth Ministries
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Children & Youth Discipleship
Christ UMC is here to support parents and guardians in raising children to know and follow Jesus. Join us for Discipleship Hour every Sunday from 8:45–9:45 AM—a time for kids and youth to ask questions, grow in faith, and discover God’s love. Classes available for Nursery through 12th grade.
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Youth Ministry
Our Youth Ministry helps students (7th–12th grade) grow in their faith and discover who God created them to be—living with love, justice, mercy, and humility.
The Youth Group meets Sundays at 6 PM for connection, faith, and fun—building friendships and growing together in Christ.
Community Outreach
community outreach
For nearly two decades, Christ United has maintained a steadfast partnership with the Olean Food Pantry. Our commitment extends beyond the distribution of nutritious food; we provide holistic spiritual and emotional support through dedicated volunteer service and the provision of birthday celebration kits. Furthermore, we were honored to contribute to the Food Pantry’s capital expansion, enhancing their storage capacity to better serve the growing needs of families within our community.
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For decades, Christ United has maintained a dedicated partnership with the Warming House, the nation’s oldest student-run soup kitchen. Together, we coordinate volunteer efforts and distribute Easter and Christmas baskets to share seasonal blessings with our neighbors. The Warming House remains an invaluable asset to our community.
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Beyond the pew is a program dedicated to uniting our congregation in service and fellowship as we support out outreach missions. All are invited to stay after church services on the announced day to participate. Activities may include: assembling ICU bags, Kindness Sticks garbage rolls, birthday bags and backpacks, as well as joining the Women’s Group in tying blankets for The Child Advocacy Program.
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Established in 2007, Christ United’s partnership with Olean area schools and Project Head Start provides essential school supplies and hygiene items to students in need. By distributing filled backpacks and stocking school nurses’ offices with hygiene necessities, we remain committed to fostering student well-being and supporting our community’s youth.
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In partnership with the Joy Marie Fund, Christ United is a primary benefactor of Operation Warm Hearts’ “Steps of Hope” initiative. This program enhances maternal and infant health by providing the financial stability necessary for healthy pregnancies and optimal early childhood development. Through this collaboration, we ensure mothers and children in Cattaraugus County have the essential resources to build a foundation for lifelong wellness.
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GED Classes
GED Classes run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am till 12pm.
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Kindness Sticks
Kindness Sticks: Together We Make Our Community Shine is our complimentary waste management initiative. This program distributes 150 assistance packages monthly to help residents manage their refuse responsibly. Each package includes two 40-gallon liners and either two disposal stickers or a transfer station ticket, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent proper waste disposal in our community.
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Community Partnership
- RISE Academy
- Directions in Independent Living
- Recovery Options Made Easy (ROME)
- Genesis House
- HomeCare Hospice
- UMCOR
- Olean General Hospital – Chaplaincy Program
- Salvation Army
Missions
missions
Christ United Outreach’s mission is to uplift lives locally, regionally, and globally. In pursuit of this vision, we are proud to partner with Literacy of Love, an Olean-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children in Uganda. Founded on the belief that changing one life creates a ripple effect of hope, Literacy of Love provides a sanctuary for children who have faced abuse, abandonment, or neglect.
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An UMCOR Neighborhood Hub is a collaborative ministry strengthening disaster preparedness, response, and recovery across our region. As a Hub, Christ United serves as a central resource — storing and verifying UMCOR relief kits, connecting with local disaster partners, and coordinating district-wide efforts so communities can respond quickly when disaster strikes. We invite anyone to join this ministry by assembling UMCOR Cleaning Kits, making a monetary donation, or purchasing supplies through our Amazon wishlist:
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