At Armstrong Chapel, community is not just a concept but a powerful force that propels us forward in our spiritual journey. Our tight-knit community serves as a firm foundation, nurturing personal growth, deep connections, and meaningful collaborations. Share in this transformative journey, where every member is valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.
Together, we are stronger, kinder, and bound by a shared sense of purpose. Let's come together, grow together, and thrive together at Armstrong Chapel.
Building Bridges: Armstrong's Mission of Compassionate Service and Community Connection
Armstrong Chapel's dedication to community outreach is truly remarkable. By placing a strong emphasis on service and fellowship, we not only bring people together but also make a tangible impact on those in need. Our mission programs actively organize volunteers to serve at various organizations, ensuring that needs are met and communities are supported. Through the donation of food, clothing, and supplies, we strive to foster a sense of unity and compassion in the surrounding areas.
Share in our efforts to make a meaningful difference and create a more connected and compassionate community for all!
Share in any of our community events that are designed to bring us together and uplift our spirits! From inspiring motivational speakers to entertaining movie nights, captivating art shows, vibrant concerts, and so much more. These inclusive events are not just about enjoyment; they are about building relationships with our neighbors, creating a sense of community, fostering family-friendly fun, and highlighting the wonderful facets of our shared space. Be part of the vibrant tapestry that brings us closer and celebrate the positive energy that unites us all!
Armstrong's mission serves as a beacon of compassion and community impact. Through a blend of hands-on service projects and engaging community events, we are passionately committed to fostering a culture of kindness and unity. By embracing the power of service and camaraderie, our goal is to inspire positive change and cultivate a strong sense of belonging for all individuals involved.
Holiday Missions
Sharing the Joy of the Season with Our Neighbors in Need
Help our mission partner, Inter Parish Ministry, this Holiday season as they give toys and gifts to 500 families in need! New, unopened toys and gifts should be dropped off in the Atrium by
December 14
You can find gift ideas below
Please bring unwrapped gifts to the Atrium this December 14. Volunteers are also needed at 11:00 AM that day to help sort donations by age group.
Together, we can share the joy and love of Christmas with families in our community!
Armstrong's Sunday School Program
Needs Your Help and support!
We need volunteers for ArmstrongKids
We need volunteers for ArmstrongKids and be a part of a beautiful journey in nurturing and guiding incredible kids towards Christ! From Sunday School to special events and VBS, we invite you to experience the tremendous blessing of working together in building relationships with these young souls.
We have an exciting opportunity for a "welcome" staff role to greet families and provide guidance. Imagine the impact you can make by dedicating just 1 hour a month! Consider the possibilities of sharing 2, 3, or even 4 hours with these amazing children. Pray about where God is leading you to serve and witness the transformation in the lives of these kids. Your contribution to ArmstrongKids could be the beacon of light these young hearts need.
Together, we can make a lasting difference!
By our commitment to making a difference in the community by supporting a range of mission partners through both hands-on volunteer opportunities and financial contributions. By actively engaging with these partners, Armstrong Chapel not only demonstrates its dedication to meaningful involvement but also significantly impacts the lives of those in need. Through your participation, be it through volunteering or financial support, you have the power to join a community that is making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others. Let's come together to create positive change and enrich the world around us.
How we have impacted our community
Faith-Centered Gardening
To nurture a garden feeds the body and soul.
The raised garden bed behind the church goes to support our mission partner, Inter Parish Ministry.
Since July 1, with God’s grace and the dedication of our volunteers, we’ve harvested:
- Over 120 cucumbers
- 4 gallons of tomatoes
A special thanks goes to Rachel Ney (pictured with her aide), whose passion and commitment to the ministry inspire us all. Rachel has been instrumental in getting us to dream bigger and give more. Her heart for serving others through fresh food is a gift to Armstrong and our community. Rachel wants to grow the mission further, and we invite you to be a part of it! If you have extra produce from your own garden, please bring it to the church and place it in the crates labeled “IPM” in between the Atrium entrance doors. Together, let us sow seeds of kindness and nourish in body and spirit.
Madisonville Braves Celebration '25
Thank you all for your help with the party to celebrate the end of a successful season for the boys and girls of the Madisonville Braves.
Armstrong Chapel UMC volunteers grilled, prepared, packed, and served a hot meal for our neighbors.
We had 11 volunteers for the Drive-Through Pantry
Thank you to everyone involved for the great turn-out!
Thank You to Our Women’s Period Pack Volunteers!
A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible volunteers who joined us for our two-day Women’s Period Pack Project! Through your time and teamwork, we were able to assemble 289 bags of essential sanitary products for our mission partners: JP Parker School in Madisonville, Heritage School in the Princeton District, MEAC (Madisonville Education and Assistance Center), and IPM.
Your compassion and dedication are making a real difference for women and girls in our community—helping ensure that every person has access to the basic necessities they need with dignity and care. Thank you for being part of this meaningful outreach effort!
Project contact Shelley B or Jan Rogers
Annual Yard Work Outreach
in Madisonville was a success!
Thank You to Our 2025 Leaf Raking Volunteers!
A huge thank you to all who joined our Armstrong Chapel and Madisonville Braves Leaf Raking Mission, led this year by Andy M. This annual outreach is a beautiful example of faith in action—helping low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in our community prepare their homes for winter.
Your hard work and servant hearts made a real difference for our neighbors in Madisonville, reminding us what it means to care for one another and live out the love of Christ. Each rake, bag, and smile shared helped bring warmth, hope, and connection to those we serve.
We are deeply grateful for your time, energy, and compassion. Thank you for being part of this meaningful mission and continuing the Armstrong tradition of community care and service!
Thanksgiving Community Outreach
Thank You for Supporting Our Thanksgiving Food Drive!
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who donated to our Thanksgiving Community Outreach in partnership with Joshua’s Place. Because of your generosity, we collected 58 bags of food to bless families served through the Deer Park Food Co-op this holiday season.
Joshua’s Place is a locally based non-profit that walks alongside families to help them overcome barriers and build stability. Together, we were able to share the love of Christ and provide traditional Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Your kindness and compassion are a true reflection of the spirit of gratitude and community this season represents.
At Armstrong Chapel, the heart and spirit of our community shine brightly thanks to our incredible volunteers—your dedication makes everything come together, and we are deeply grateful for each and every one of you!
ABOUT IHN, FOUND HOUSE INTERFAITH HOUSING NETWORK
ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Inspired by the national Habitat for Humanity movement, a group of local Christians founded the grassroots organization in Cincinnati in 1986. The early Cincinnati Habitat was entirely volunteer run with large involvement from our church and others. Today, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is the largest nonprofit homebuilder in the region. Together with homebuyer families, donors like us, and volunteers they have built over 680 high-quality modest homes and completed over 140 critical home repairs for low-income homeowners in our community!
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
ABOUT IPM FOOD PANTRY
Reaching Further. Feeding More.
Community has been a core value of IPM since its foundation. In 1964, Armstrong Chapel and three local churches joined together to help families living in impoverished conditions along the Little Miami River near Newtown, Ohio. The group realized that they could help more people by working together, so they formed a non-profit organization called Inter Parish Ministry (IPM) with the goal of helping neighbors during difficult times.
IPM Food Pantry feeds families in need and brings community members together to enhance lives throughout the Cincinnati area. IPM continues to transform the definition of a traditional food pantry. We meet people where they are and treat each family with dignity, helping the entire community thrive.
As decades moved forward, we continue to help IPM expand its ability to impact more of the Cincinnati community!
The Wesley Foundation
The goals of the Wesley Foundation at Cincinnati is to build Christian community with students at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State and create pathways for leadership development and discipleship. Started in 1925 as a gathering of interested UC students, the Wesley Foundation in Cincinnati has offered a consistent and sustained United Methodist presence among young adults at a critical time of learning, questioning and maturing. We are celebrating our 100th Anniversary and have our final Celebration homecoming weekend on Oct 25. We strive to reflect the love of Christ to all who enter our doors and those we encounter on campus. Our Mission statement is: Authentic Community, Faithful Exploration and Radical Love. We work to create a ministry where all students know they are loved—fully, deeply, and just as they are. Throughout the academic year we offer students opportunities to grow at our weekly dinner church, Bible study, social events, leadership team, fall retreat, winter social justice trip and spring mission trip.
Armstrong Ministries
A Prayer Shawl and Creative Ministry
Meets every Third Tuesday morning, from 10:30 am -12:00 pm
Everyone is Welcome!
Approximately 100 handmade items were distributed to individuals and non-profits in 2024!
We hope you will gather for our regular monthly meeting on the Third Tuesday morning, from 10:30 am -12:00 pm (noon) on location close to the church, contact the office for more information on the location. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the fellowship that comes from making a small difference in the lives of those who might benefit from a handmade item on their journey to wholeness. We will be working on prayer shawls, lap blankets, stuffed animals, etc. You do not need to know how to knit, crochet, or sew to participate. There will be many options to help such as creating tags, bagging, and sorting. The fellowship will be as important as the mission work and we hope you will come and be a part of something special! Bring a friend!
We want to extend a huge thank you to the Hands & Hearts Ministry for their incredible work! Their dedication to making Teddy Bears for the families of Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) is truly a blessing. These adorable bears bring comfort and joy to those who need it most, and it's all thanks to the time and effort of the Hands & Hearts Ministry team.
Their selfless act of kindness is a wonderful reminder of God's love and care for us. It's amazing to see how a simple gesture can bring so much happiness to a family in need. We're grateful for this and their commitment to serving others. May their good work continue to inspire and uplift our community!
Supporting spiritual growth and bringing people together to make a
difference in our community and beyond!