Calling All ‘Handy’ People

# of volunteers needed: 6                Date: Sat 20th September        

Length of Time: 2-4 hours Location: TBC

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

There are people in our community who need help with repairs and maintenance around their homes. If you’re skilled with tools, DIY, or general fix-it tasks, your time and talents can make a big difference in someone’s life.

Cook for a Cause - Share Your Favourite Recipe                             

We are partnering with an organisation that provides crisis accommodation for women and children leaving unsafe homes. As part of this support, we are supplying several frozen meals to help ensure that their very first meal in a safe environment is one of comfort and care. We are also providing frozen meals to residents of a program where we have hosted monthly dinners for the last 5 years.

How to help:

• Cook your favourite meal at home, where you have everything you need.

• Please ensure the meal has no chilli, strong spices, nuts, or alcohol. The meals will be shared with people who may have allergies, sensitives, or personal reasons for not being able to enjoy these ingredients. Thank you for helping us make the meals welcoming and enjoyable for everyone!

• Collect a set of 3 × 500ml containers, labels, and full instructions from church after services in September.

• Fill the containers and return them frozen between Saturday 20 September and Sunday 27 September.

Together, we can fill freezers and hearts with warmth.

ICU Care Bags - Bringing Comfort to Families and Friends at North Canberra Hospital

# of volunteers needed: 18               Date: Sat 20th September        

Length of Time: 1 ½ hours Location: Church

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

Having a loved one in ICU is an incredibly stressful time. In those moments, people often drop everything and rush straight to the hospital, bringing little with them. North Canberra Hospital cares for patients from across Canberra and a wide rural area, meaning some families travel long distances to be here. These Care Bags are our way of offering a small measure of comfort — providing both essentials they may have forgotten and a few treats to help them through long hours at their loved one’s side.

Join us to assemble 80 ICU Care Bags.

Assemble Emergency Food Bags and Hygiene Bags for Missionheart, plus 10 Food Bags for Beyond Ministries

# of volunteers needed: 15               Date: Sat 20th September        

Length of Time: 2 hours Location: Church

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

We will be assembling 70 Emergency Food Packs — 60 of these will be available for people visiting Missionheart’s Drop-In Space and Mobile Mission.

Missionheart ministers to people who may have faced a hard start in life, experienced abuse or neglect, turned to crime or drugs, struggled with trauma, or fallen into the challenges of mental illness. These packs are a small way of showing care and dignity to those who need it most.

This year, we are also preparing 25 Hygiene Bags for Missionheart, along with 10 Food Bags to keep in stock for Beyond Ministries.

Prayer Walk - Watson

# of volunteers needed: 10                Date: TBC      

Length of Time: 1-2 hours Location: Watson

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

A small team will walk the streets of Watson, praying for the people, homes, and community. This is a quiet but powerful way to bless and care for the neighbourhood.

Assistance for Residents at Watson Flats

# of volunteers needed: 6               Date: Sat 20th September        

Length of Time: 2-3 hours Location: Watson Flats

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? Yes

We will be assisting residents at Watson Flats to clear their homes by removing excess items they no longer need, as well as rubbish that may have been accumulating. This practical support will help create a cleaner, safer, and more comfortable living space for residents.

Morning Tea for our Local Primary School

# of volunteers needed: 15 Date: Sun 14th September

Location: Baking at your home

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

Delivery times: Food can be delivered to Church Sun 14th September or before 10am Mon 15th September.        

The staff at Majura Primary work tirelessly for the children at school. To show our appreciation, we’re providing morning tea for all 95 staff members. We’re looking for people to bake cakes, slices, or savoury treats to help feed these wonderful people.

If you’d like to help on the day, please let us know. Please be aware though that a Working with Vulnerable People Card will be required to attend the morning tea.

Thank you for helping us bless the Majura Primary team!

Kids Serve Too - Craft and Activity Bags for Children in Crisis Accommodation

# of volunteers needed: 10 Date: Sat 20th September        

Length of Time: 1 ½ hours Location: Church

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

We are creating 40 Craft & Activity Bags for children aged 5–12 who have moved with a safe parent to Crisis Accommodation.

During Kids Church in September, time will be set aside to assemble some of these bags, with the remainder being put together by volunteers on Serve Day, Saturday 20 September.

These activity bags will bring moments of joy, distraction, and creativity to children going through a difficult transition.

BBQ at Local Skateboard Park      

# of volunteers needed: Youth participants + 4 adults

Date: Sat 20th September Length of Time: 2 hours     

Location: Skatepark (TBC) Working with Vulnerable People Card required? Yes

We are hosting a sausage sizzle BBQ at a local skateboard park. This is a great opportunity to connect with other young people in the community, build friendships, and invite them to our church youth group.

Make Sandwiches for Local Primary Schools

# of volunteers needed: 6              Date: Sat 20th September        

Length of Time: 1 ½ hours Location: Church

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

We’re teaming up with 2 of our local schools to make sure no child goes without lunch. Together, we’ll prepare 60+ sandwiches to be kept on hand for when children arrive without food.

Come and help us make a difference—one sandwich at a time!

Hygiene Packs for Oasis Youth Housing

# of volunteers needed: 10              Date: Sat 20th September        

Length of Time: 1 ½ hours Location: Church

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

Oasis Youth Housing & Support Program provides emergency accommodation for 120 young people aged 16–25 across Canberra.

We will be assembling 50 hygiene/shower packs for youth in need of housing. Each pack will also include a few words of encouragement, letting these young people know that someone cares and believes in them.

Gift bags for Rahab Ministry

# of volunteers needed: 5-10              Date: Sat 20th September        

Length of Time: 1 ½ - 2 hours Location: Church

Working with Vulnerable People Card required? No

We will create 60+ gift bags to be given to sex workers during our Rahab Ministry outreach events. Our aim is for these gifts to help people working in this industry feel cared for, not judged — accepted for who they are.

While the bags are assembled, we’ll share more about the work of Rahab Ministry and join in praying over the gift bags before they are delivered.

The Smith Family

Through no fault of their own, many children growing up in poverty struggle at school because they simply don’t have what they need to fit in, catch up, and keep up with their peers.

The Smith Family’s Learning for Life sponsorship program helps Australian children experiencing disadvantage get the most out of their education, giving them the chance to build a brighter future. Sponsorship is a truly life-changing gift that you can provide to a child.

This year, we are hoping to sponsor three teenagers in Years 8, 9, and possibly 10, ensuring they receive the three crucial pillars of support they need to thrive:

• Financial support for essentials like uniforms, textbooks, excursions, and internet access.

• Out-of-school learning programs, including Learning Clubs, online mentoring, and reading support to help them catch up and stay on track.

• Personalised guidance from Learning for Life Coordinators, who work alongside students and families to support their education and connect them with community services.

Together, we can help these young people unlock their potential and create new opportunities for their future.