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The Healthy Congregations Recognition program, recognized Kansas United Methodist congregations for their efforts to nurture, reach out and educate through ministries of health, healing and wholeness. For 2009, the Recognition program has been superseded by the new Healthy Congregations Covenant program, with a simplified, new approach to foster greater participation and results. The Healthy Congregations Hall of Fame serves as an archive of the historic Recognition program. We hope you'll find it interesting and join us in the new Healthy Congregations Covenant program.
Healthy Congregations Recognition Details for Wesley UMC, Parsons:
HC = Healthy Congregation; HCY = Healthy Congregation of the Year
| Congregation | Location | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 |
| Wesley UMC, Parsons | Parsons | HC | HC | HCY | HC | HC | HC | HC | HC | HC | HC |
Highlighted Activities for Wesley UMC, Parsons (6):
Activities listed below were specially chosen from among all reported activities for the listed year. These highlighted activities were featured in the Healthy Congregations recognition brochure for the listed year.
| Year | Highlighted Activities |
| 1998 | Wesley UMC, Parsons, held a Bereavement Seminar for parents who had lost children. An active support group was later developed that is now affiliated with an international organization, The Compassionate Friends. |
| 1998 | Wesley UMC, Parsons, wasn't able to provide a full after-school program because of space limitations, but decided to help address the need by organizing community efforts and offering Kid's Club Activity Days during school in-service days and holidays. |
| 1999 | Wesley UMC, Parsons, honed in on the Sandwich Generation with education programs and support meetings. Participants, caring for both children and aging parents, met monthly at the church for information and support. |
| 2000 | Wesley UMC, Parsons, held a "Foot Steps to Caring Families" workshop one evening for parents and children in the community. The purpose of this event was to inform and educate parents and caregivers about the development of the whole child -- emotional, intellectual, social, and physical. At the same time, children were learning self-worth and respect for others through hands-on activities. |
| 2000 | Wesley UMC, Parsons, began Kids Kourt -- a recreation, fellowship, and Biblical training time for grades 1-5 on Wednesday evenings. Each Wednesday, the kids enjoy a Bible story, craft time, snacks, and gym activities. Leadership is provided, primarily by men of the church, and craft supplies and snacks are provided by donations. |
| 2000 | Wesley UMC, Parsons, youth held a Paint Parsons project -- a five day "camp" to paint five worn-down houses in the community. The youth paid $100, in addition to volunteering their services, to cover the cost of equipment and food. Local restaurants and businesses donated food and supplies as well. Nearly 100 people, including 50 youth, painted the houses, then proceeded to do volunteer clean-up work after a tornado that damaged the area. |