SERVE

Serving with Village Grace

God has given each of us unique gifts, abilities, and experiences–not for our own benefit alone, but to love and serve others. At Village Grace, we believe every person has a place to participate in God’s work.

Here are some of the ways you can get involved.

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  • After worship, kids head downstairs for a time of learning, games, music, and activities that help them grow in their relationship with Jesus.

    Opportunities to serve include:

    • Littles (ages 0–2): Providing loving care in the nursery

    • Explorers (ages 3–K): Leading age-appropriate Bible lessons and play

    • Trailblazers (Grades 1–5): Helping kids engage with Scripture and prayer in active, hands-on ways

    All children’s volunteers are background-checked.

    Contact Margaret Eder at margaret@villagegrace.org to learn more.

  • Middle school and high school students meet on Sunday evenings to worship, learn, and have fun together. Leaders build relationships, facilitate small groups, and encourage students to live out their faith.

    • Middle School (6th–8th grade): Sundays 5–6:30 PM

    • High School (9th–12th grade): Sundays 7–8:30 PM

    All youth volunteers are background-checked.

    Contact our office at office@villagegrace.org to learn more.

  • If you sing, play an instrument, work well with technology, or have a good ear for music, there’s a place for you here. Opportunities include:

    • Worship team (vocals/instruments)

    • Audio/visual support during services

    • Running slides or livestream production

    Contact Cameron Marvin at cameron@villagegrace.org to learn more.

  • We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel seen and welcomed. Hospitality volunteers greet guests, answer questions, hand out programs, make coffee, and create a warm, inviting space.

    Contact Diane Brown at office@villagegrace.org to learn more.

  • Our Care Team comes alongside people during significant life events—such as illness, hospitalization, the birth of a child, or times of grief—through prayer, meals, and visits.

    Contact Diane Brown at office@villagegrace.org to learn more.

  • There are several ways to be part of our prayer ministry, whether you feel called to pray with others or simply want to support our church and community through prayer.

    • Join our prayer gathering: We meet on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM in the Library Room to pray together before service.

    • Pray after service: Prayer is available at the front every Sunday. If you’d like to serve in this ministry, reach out to Liz Dooley at liz@lizdooley.com.

    • Pray from home: Join our prayer email list to lift up the ongoing needs of our church and community. Contact Diane Brown at office@villagegrace.org to be added.

Local Missions

HomePDX

Every third Sunday of the month, we prepare and serve a hot meal to Portland’s houseless community downtown, creating opportunities for conversation and connection.

Contact Diane Brown at diane@villagegrace.org to learn more and get involved, or sign up directly to help on our events page.

Learn more about HomePDX.

Safe families For Children

In partnership with Safe Families for Children, we support vulnerable families facing crisis by providing safe, temporary homes for children and wraparound care for parents.

Contact Marissa Carpenter at marissa@villagegrace.org to learn more and get involved.

Learn more about Safe Families for Children.

Southwest Outreach

Every Tuesday at Village Grace, SW Outreach offers a hot meal, supplies, conversation and connection to services for people living outside in SW Portland.
Showers will resume soon. 

Contact Marilyn Palumbo at marilynpalumbo@comcast.net to learn more and get involved.

Learn more about SW Outreach.