Saturday, August 29
Our annual Westminster Day of Service will take place on Saturday, August 29, from 8:30a - 12p. We'll gather at WPC for breakfast and a moment of prayer before dispersing to our various service sites.
Also note that all Day of Service participants are invited to participate in a food drive to support United Ministries. Bring canned and shelf stable food items to WPC's United Ministries donations cabinet (Friendship Court), or bring items the morning of Day of Service. A list of most needed items can be found on United Ministries' website.
Day of Service Schedule
8:30a Gather at WPC for prayer and breakfast
9a Divide into service teams
9a-12p Serve at various service sites
12p Clean up and depart service site
Places of Service:
- Friends of the Reedy River will lead the Reedy River cleanup and educate about river conservation. We'll be removing trash, debris, and other organic matter from along the river to improve its ecosystem. Tools will be provided by Friends of the Reedy River. (all ages welcome)
- Soteria is a reentry program for formerly incarcerated people. They provide housing, education, employment, affirmation, and advocacy services to help them transition back into society. We'll be landscaping, mulching beds, clearing debris, and doing other home improvement projects at their affordable rental properties. (high school youth and older)
- WPC Kids Service Learning Project with United Ministries: United Ministries is a direct services organization that works to provide economic mobility, housing stability, and homeless services in Greenville. Volunteers will hear about the work United Ministries is doing, sort food drive donations, and tour the United Ministries facility. The service site will begin at WPC and end at United Ministries. (elementary-age kids and anyone who wants an indoor service option)