MISSIONS
At the heart of our mission ministry is a simple conviction: we meet people where they are because that's exactly how Christ meets us. Through our Homeless Initiative and School Partners Initiative, we connect with our neighbors, care for them in tangible ways, and collaborate with community partners to share God's love beyond the walls of the church. Whether we're serving meals, offering showers and laundry, providing weekend food for students, supporting teachers, or building relationships that restore dignity and hope, every act of service is an opportunity to embody the love of Jesus. There is a place for everyone in this work, and we invite you to join us as we connect, care, and collaborate to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community.
MEET MOLLY HAYES
Pastor of Community Connection
Rev. Molly Hayes has served as Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Arlington since 2023, where she oversees mission and outreach ministries, helping the church connect with its neighbors through compassionate service and meaningful partnerships. Before coming to First UMC Arlington, she served as Senior Pastor at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, chaplain at Children’s Medical Center and Scottish Rite hospitals in Dallas, associate pastor at Keller United Methodist. She is a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve. Molly earned her Master of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology in 2013 and is passionate about helping people discover that faith is lived not only in worship but also in loving our neighbors, seeking justice, and building authentic community. She believes the local church is at its best when it becomes a place where people of all backgrounds can encounter God's grace and be equipped to share that grace with the world. Molly is married to Chris, and together they have four children and two dogs. When she's not at church or serving with the Air Force, she enjoys spending time with her family, working out, cheering on her kids, traveling, and finding the next new restaurant.
