Saturday, Sept. 6 is our next turn to serve lunch for our neighbors in need at Grace's Table at Grace Episcopal Church. Volunteers to cook and/or serve needed. Sign up HERE or on the paper form in the church foyer. Questions? Speak with Elisa Esteve or Pastor Brett.
On Sunday, Sept. 7, Lutherans around the country join in our denomination's day of service. Here at GLC, in addition to serving the day before at Grace's Table, on Sunday after each service join us for burrito making, a service project to support folks who come to GMC's pop-up (here Mon-Thurs). After each worship service, as we work preparing the burritos, we'll also share fellowship in a simple pancake brunch - bring something to share, or simply plan to eat and connect as we serve together.
Parents and adults - please consider teaching or volunteering occasionally to support our growing Sunday school and children's activities. Sunday school, Little Lutherans, and Confirmation will resume meeting this fall. If you are interested in helping, please speak with Pastor Brett, who is organizing an info session soon. Parents, please respond to the survey sent by email, which will help greatly with planning. - thank you!
A schedule for the fall is also linked in the parent email – check it out and plan to join when we begin 9/14
Many different volunteer roles help make worship happen every week! We welcome you to learn more and sign up to serve. Click here to view the instructions/information for each volunteer role. Try a new way to serve - new folks are always welcome. Click here to view the current volunteer schedule. The schedule for September to Novenmber is now completed.
Our church is the site of the Georgetown Ministry Center "pop-up" location, serving as a second site for their drop-in center for folks experiencing homelesness in our community. Four mornings a week, the doors are open for all, with a GMC staff member overseeing the program. The pop-up offers shelter and a place of respite and safe rest for many, as well as coffee/snacks, laundry, connection to services, and more. GMC staff offer occasional programs in the space, as well as case management and support toward health and housing for all.
As a congregation we are proud to be a founding member organization of GMC, and have supported many programs and acute needs in the past, including winter shelter, meals, and more. Currently we regularly make breakfast burritos to stock our freezer for the pop-up guests, and participate in other seasonal support events. View more about GMC, its programs, current, needs, and ways to volunteer at their website here: https://georgetownministrycenter.org/.
Georgetown Ministry Center Volunteers Needed
Our neighborhood nonprofit homeless service provider, Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC), needs volunteers! GMC runs the "pop-up" location here in our church Monday through Thursday mornings, and the main center is located at Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. This time of year GMC particularly needs volunteers as college students are leaving town and the season changes - volunteers are needed at the main center at Grace Church Mondays through Saturdays. You can sign up for a three-hour shift as a volunteer easily here. Volunteers most often staff the window pickup at the main center, handing out coffee, supplies, and occasionally helping serve food or run laundry. Questions, speak with John Henry, GMC board rep for our church.
The GLC choir is looking to add members when we resume rehearsals on Sept. 7. If you can carry a tune and enjoy the fellowship that music-making offers, please join us Sundays at 9 am. We rehearse anthems for several weeks ahead, so even those who travel frequently can get comfortable with the music. Questions? Speak to music director Pat Henry.
Garden Volunteers Needed!
All Volunteers welcome
GLC's gardens are a bright spot in our neighborhood, much appreciated by neighbors. But the expansive grounds take a lot of tending. Please consider joining our volunteer gardeners, who tackle weeding, trimming, raking, etc. on their own schedules. Tools are provided. To be added to our email group, please send an email to office@georgetownlutheran.com. And thank you!
