Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE)

Step into someone else’s shoes and take on the daily challenges of living in material poverty. The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) is a highly interactive group activity that allows you to expand your understanding of people who live in material poverty. This enjoyable learning opportunity will leave you a more compassionate, empathetic follower of Jesus. 

While there is no single quick solution for our 33,000 neighbors in Lee County living in poverty, Auburn UMC strives to live as a church that helps people. We believe our church is being led to build on this legacy of serving the poor by asking: What would it look like to not only offer help to those struggling in our community, but to walk alongside them as compassionate friends?

On Sunday, February 11 from 12-3pm, we will begin answering that question with a Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE). The COPE event is $10 for adults and $5 for students (all ages) and registration is required. Will you join us to expand your view of poverty and walk a mile in someone else’s shoes?

This is a great activity for individuals, students, couples, classes, small groups, or families (age 12 and up recommended). Any current or prospective mission & outreach ministry volunteers or team members are highly encouraged to attend!

Lunch is being provided along with childcare (be sure to mark this on the registration form).

Click below to register today!

Contact Joe Davis at joed@aumc.net or 334-826-8800 x249 with any questions.