Volunteer with Our Wärmes­tube Ministry

On Tuesday 3 December, the Methodist congregations at Sechshauser Strasse will open our 12th season of the Wärmestube. Established in 2012, this outreach ministry offers warm meals, medical care, legal assistance, and spirited Christian hospitality to members of our community in need. Last winter, about 100 persons each week received assistance from our Wärmestube, and we expect to serve a similar number of persons again this winter.

Our ministry team under the leadership of Jutta Dietl has already begun preparing for the upcoming winter season, and welcomes volunteers from the two congregations and wider community to serve with us.

This year, the Wärmestube ministry shall begin on Tuesday 3 December, and will serve the community every Tuesday through March. The doors of the church shall be open for meals and fellowship from 11:00 to 14:30. Volunteers are needed starting at 10:00 (to prepare the meals for serving) until 15:00 (to assist with clean up). You are welcome to volunteer for some or all of this time, either every Tuesday or as able.

Starting now, we also invite you to bring to Sunday worship the following items: single-sized canned goods of ready-made meals (Reisfleisch, Chile Con Carne, etc.), personal care items (hair and body wash, toothpaste, etc.) in small sizes, and new and used clothing in good condition.

For more information about the Wärmestube, or to register to volunteer, please speak with Jutta, Barbara Gibson, Pastor John, or send an email to waermestube@emk.at.

We thank you for your support, and look forward to having you serve with us this winter at the Wärmestube.