Service Opportunities

Union Church believes that service is worship in action

Serving our neighbors together.

The load is lighter. Connections are greater. Gifts are enjoyed.

In addition to Fourth Sundays worship in action, there are many ways to get involved and serve through Union. Whether you can help one time, occasionally, or want to build it into your weekly routine, you are always welcome!

Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org to let us know how you would like to be plugged into one of the service opportunities listed below.

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Cooking & Meal Opportunities

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  • Every Monday we make and serve 50+ homestyle meals for our neighbors here at 415 Westlake. Join a dynamic team for multiple ways to serve:

    • Shopping in advance

    • 10AM to 12PM: Meal Prep at 415 Westlake Avenue N

    • 12PM to 1PM: Serving the meal at 415 Westlake Ave N

  • Often many of us experience life circumstances that make receiving a home-cooked meal very much appreciated. Join a team that meets on select Saturdays to cook meals that are delivered to members of our community. Email Justin Sundberg to participate and find out more details.

  • Do you love to bake cookies? We always are in need of fresh baked cookies to pack into sack lunches on 4th Sundays. Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org to let us know how many dozens of cookies you can bake.

Sunday Morning Teams

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  • Arrive at 9AM on Sundays to contribute to making space for us to worship together by setting up chairs, prepping food & communion elements, and attending to any last-minute touches. Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org to be a part of this important work!

  • Help our community stay connected by operating the cameras on Sunday mornings for our remote viewing of the worship service. No experience is needed! Commitment is generally once every six weeks. Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org to get involved with the important team!

Neighbor Care

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  • Be part of a team that comes alongside those soon to be released or recently released from prison with letters, visits, shared meals, celebrations and other tangible ways of encouragement. Monthly team gatherings on 4th Sundays and other times as available. Contact connect@unionchurchseattle.org to get connected with this vital ministry.

  • Do you enjoy helping kids develop a deeper understanding of their school studies? We would love to pair you up with a student living at Compass House. Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org to volunteer!

  • We are growing a team to develop an ongoing community of support to immigrants & refugees. If you are interested in joining this team, please email connect@unionchurchseattle.org.

  • We are continually accepting donations of items for our food pantry that are needed by many of our housing-insecure neighbors. We accept non-perishable food items and travel-sized hygiene products.

415 Care Team

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  • Design, repair, and place directional signage around 415 Westlake. Commitment is about once every six weeks. Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org to volunteer on this team!

  • Help with repairs, maintenance projects, and hanging lights to keep 415 Westlake welcoming and functioning well. Scheduled as needed and two prep days a year. Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org to get involved with the important team!

Event Support

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  • Shop, prep snacks, set up chairs, help with presentation tech or help clean up at GATHER events on Wednesday evenings. Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org if you would like to help make GATHER a smooth event.

  • We need your help! Do you like to shop, bake, organize, set-up? Help us prepare for our time of serving together on 4th Sundays. Email connect@unionchurchseattle.org to jump in!