God has a heart for the orphan, the widow, the poor, and the sick. He cares for the most vulnerable and marginalized people. We want to be Christ-like and do the same. So each year, our Family of Churches rallies around our partner organizations for Serve the City Weekend.
This year, Serve the City Weekend will take place on Saturday, March 22. Click drop down menu below for each STC partner to find out more information and sign up for serving opportunities.
HOME WORKS
Serving the poor, widowed, and elderly in our community with home repairs that they are unable to accomplish on their own.
serving Opportunities
8:00AM - 5:00PM | Home/Roof Repairs
We will serve the poor, widowed, and elderly in our community by completing home repairs they cannot accomplish on their own. No construction experience is necessary to participate, but you may bring your tools if you wish. Please bring clothes that you are willing to get dirty. Weather permitting, we will be performing a roof replacement. If you are afraid of heights or roofs, we also need plenty of people on the ground to help dispose of shingles and roof debris.
This event is ages 18+. Lunch and water will be provided. Meeting location will be emailed to volunteers.
TRANSITIONS
Serving residents who find themselves in a homeless situation.
serving Opportunities
9:00AM - 3:00PM | Facility Improvements
This serving opportunity is a way to enhance the space at Transitions and provide the men and women who use the facilities at Transitions with a more pleasant environment. We will improve and repair the outdoor garden spaces and courtyard area. We may also clean and paint a few of the smaller interior spaces. Please wear clothes that you are willing to get dirty.
This serving opportunity is not family-friendly, volunteers must be 18+. Lunch is provided.
This serving opportunity will take place at Transitions Homeless Center
(2025 Main St).
9:00AM - 11:00AM | Care Item Packages
We will partner with Transitions by assembling bags of various care items to bless those in need in our community. This is a great opportunity to invite kids to participate!
This serving opportunity is family-friendly. Lunch is provided.
This serving opportunity will take place at the Midtown offices
(1819 Taylor St).
EPWORTH CHILDREN'S HOME
Serving kids who have been temporarily or permanently removed from their homes and families.
serving Opportunities
8:00AM - 12:00PM | Cottage Landscaping/Spring Refresh
We will serve Epworth by livening up the exterior of their campus cottages to be more welcoming to the children and families being served there.
This event is family friendly, and lunch is provided.
This serving opportunity will take place at Epworth Children’s Home
(2900 Millwood Avenue).
8:00AM - 12:00PM | Resource Center Sorting
We will serve Epworth by sorting and organizing donations that have been received for the children they are serving.
This event is family friendly, and lunch is provided.
This serving opportunity will take place at Epworth Children’s Home
(2900 Millwood Avenue).
8:00AM - 12:00PM | Hedge & Tree Trimming
We will serve Epworth by livening up the exterior of their campus to be more welcoming to the children and families being served there.
This event is for ages 13+, and lunch is provided.
This serving opportunity will take place at Epworth Children’s Home
(2900 Millwood Avenue).
EZEKIEL CENTER
Serving at-risk youth through after-school help & mentorship.
serving Opportunities
9:00AM - 12:00PM | EZE Mentor & Me Girl's Brunch & Craft
Help host a fun morning of pastries and crafts for the Ezekiel children, their families, and mentors!
This event is family-friendly, for ages 4+ and lunch is provided.
Female volunteers only. This serving opportunity will take place at Radius Church Lexington
(300 W Main St, Lexington, SC).
10:30AM - 1:00PM | EZE Mentor & Me Men's Nerf War Day
Help host a fun day of Nerf and food for the Ezekiel children, their families, and mentors!
This event is family-friendly, for ages 4+ and lunch is provided.
Male volunteers only. This serving opportunity will take place at the Midtown Downtown Barnwell building (1614 Barnwell St, Columbia, SC).
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army's worldwide mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
serving Opportunities
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Care Item Bags
We will partner with the Salvation Army by assembling bags of various items to bless those in need in our community. This is a great opportunity to invite kids to participate!
This event is family-friendly, and snacks are provided.
This serving opportunity will take place at the Midtown offices
(1819 Taylor St).
SUPPORT TEAM
This team provides support for all of our volunteers so they can serve our partner organizations throughout the weekend.
serving Opportunities
9:00AM - 12:30PM
The Support Team will consist of volunteers available on Saturday to help assist each serving site by providing encouragement, running errands, and making food deliveries.
This event is family-friendly, drivers needed, and lunch will be provided.