"Jane" came to the Mission very upset.  She was crying and shaking and was wondering if she could stay in our chapel for about an hour.  She was trying to get away from drug dealers who had been threatening her as she wanted to quit using the drugs they were selling her.  She said that she came to UGM as it was like a church and she wanted some peace and safety. I talked with J...

 The Christian School Program is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Although we are in the middle of a deep freeze in February, I’m thinking about the fall of 2019.  Getting our 75+ students re-registered for the fall is always a challenge.The home visitations increase this time of year to make sure parents are filling out the appropriate paperwork.  It’s...

 Looking to volunteer at Union Gospel Mission?  So many different options depending on what you enjoy doing - sorting, receiving, sharing, cooking, serving, teaching, administrating, etc.  We also have different timeslots, depending on your availability!    The best part though?  Your service makes a difference in the lives of those struggling in your community.&...

“These people at UGM believe in me, just like Christ believes in me.” – Men’s Addictions Program Resident

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6Recently I had the privilege of visiting the Faith Academy campuses to help take student pictures. These pictures are given to donors so they can put a face to their adopted student. They also include a prayer request from each child.It was heartwarming to see the children, but seeing the gra...