Easter Food Drive
2026-02-22 - 2026-04-05 | Floris UMC, 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, VA, 20171
Easter Food Drive
February 22, 2026 – April 5, 2026

Why This Matters
Your donations will supply food to our neighbors through our Grace Ministries food distribution and a pop-up food distribution at Hutchison Elementary School. We also support Community of Faith UMC’s food pantry and the Cornerstones Food hub.
This initiative is a simple but meaningful way we can step in and help meet a practical need.

What We’re Collecting
In response to the rise in food insecurity, from February 22 through April 5, Floris UMC will host a food drive to run the next several weeks Nov 16-Dec 14. Our goal is to get 100 of each item to use for a pop up food distribution at Hutchison ES . Below is our preferred list of items.
Shopping List

Bag of Rice 1lb up to 5lb Bags
Peanut Butter
Jelly
5lb Bag of MASA
Spaghetti 1lb
Spaghetti Sauce Jars
Canned Vegetables/Beans
Canned Fruit
Canned Chicken/Tuna
24oz Cooking Oil

There will be blue bins available to collect these items in the gathering space Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm and Sunday 7:00am – 1:00pm/

How Your Donation Makes an Impact
Your donation helps:

Stock pantry shelves for foster families
Reduce grocery expenses for caregivers
Support teens aging out of foster care
Ensure reliable, nutritious meals are available

While a single can may feel small, collective generosity adds up quickly. When we come together as a community, we create real and lasting impact.

How to Participate
Bring your canned goods to the designated collection area anytime between February 22 and April 5, 2026.
Consider setting a reminder, inviting your family to contribute, or organizing a small group effort to maximize your impact.
Together, we can offer more than food — we can offer care, support, and hope to our neighbors. Join us in making a difference this Easter season.

Easter Flower Dedication
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-30
Easter Flower Dedications: Celebrate & Honor Loved Ones
Celebrate the joy of Easter while honoring someone special with a beautiful flower dedication. This year, we invite you to help decorate our church and make a lasting impact in our community.

Why Dedicate a Flower?
Flowers have always been a symbol of life, hope, and renewal. By dedicating a flower, you:

Honor a loved one—celebrate someone special in your life.
Beautify our church—help create a welcoming and vibrant Easter environment.
Support the community—any flowers not picked up will be delivered to local partners in need.

Each dedication is $15, making it a meaningful and accessible way to celebrate Easter.

How It Works

Choose Your DedicationDecide who you want to honor with your flower. You can dedicate it to a family member, friend, or mentor.
Submit Your DedicationDedications are $15 each. Complete your dedication form at here.
Pick Up Your FlowerFlowers can be picked up after the 11 a.m. Easter service.
Sharing the JoyAny remaining flowers will be delivered to local community partners, spreading the Easter spirit beyond our walls.

Important Details

Cost: $15 per flower
Pickup Time: After 11 a.m. Easter service
Community Impact: All remaining flowers go to local partners
Deadline to Dedicate: March 30, 2026

How to Participate

Dedicate a flower in honor of a loved one.
Visit the church office or submit your dedication online here.
Celebrate the beauty of Easter while giving back to the community.

Make Easter Memorable
Your dedication does more than decorate the church—it connects hearts, celebrates life, and shares hope. Join us this Easter in honoring loved ones and spreading joy to our community.
Reserve your flower dedication today and help make Easter unforgettable!
Reserve Flower Dedication Now >

Western North Carolina Mission Trip
2026-03-22 - 2026-03-27
Western North Carolina Mission Trip
For over two decades, Floris United Methodist Church has been answering the call to serve communities impacted by natural disasters. From hurricanes and flooding to tornadoes, our mission teams have brought hope and help to areas across the country. Now, we invite you to be part of our next journey—our Western North Carolina Mission Trip.
Floris UMC has sent more than 60 teams to disaster-stricken areas in states like Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, New Jersey, and New York. Over 600 volunteers have rolled up their sleeves, built homes, cleared debris, and most importantly, offered compassion to those in need. This work continues as long as there are communities in need of recovery.
Our next UMVIM Team to Western North Carolina is March 22–27. Would you be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ for the thousands of folks displaced by the remnants of Hurricane Helene? Whether you are skilled in construction or have little or no experience, your willingness to help will make a great difference.
All missioners must be 18+ or 16–18 if accompanied by a parent or designated chaperone, and there’s no upper age limit—just bring your heart and hands ready to serve! From teens to retirees, our teams are made up of people who simply want to make a tangible impact in the lives of others.
Join us as we continue this important work. Be the hands and feet of Christ in North Carolina. Come ready to work, to serve, and to grow in faith and fellowship.
Sign up or ask questions: Tim Wells, cyacard@comcast.net, 703-517-0183
REGISTER NOW!Dates: March 22–27, 2026
