Get Involved - Make a Difference
Looking for a way to connect, serve, and grow? Our church is supporting several meaningful projects that need willing hands and open hearts—just like yours! Whether you’re brand new here or have been around for years, there’s a place for you to jump in and make a real impact. From local outreach to helping behind the scenes, every role matters.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, use your gifts, and be part of something bigger. We’d love to have you join us—come be the light in someone’s life this month!
Creation Care Team
When: Saturday mornings in April and throughout the spring
Description: We are transforming the wooded area at near Braddock Road into an outdoor worship space filled with native plants for the community to enjoy!
Help bring this vision to life by removing invasive plants and preparing the ground for planting this spring. 🌱
Celebrate Pastor Minoo’s Time at St. Stephen’s UMC
When: Sunday, June 14th at 11:00 am
Description: We’ll be hosting a special celebration of Pastor Minoo’s ministry. Please volunteer to bring food and join this farewell to the Kim family.
First Fridays/Green Groceries
When: The first Friday of each month – June 5, 2026
Description: Green Groceries is a monthly distribution of fresh vegetables on the First Friday of each month. First Friday/Green Groceries is a joint ministry of Messiah UMC and St. Stephen’s UMC and a proud partner of the Capital Area Food Bank.
Vegetables are sorted, bagged and distributed curbside to guests in need. Volunteers are asked to come at 4pm to help set up and prepare vegetables and distribution starts at 5pm.
Grace Ministries
When: Multiple dates and times available, 4th Thursday-Saturday each month
Description: Grace Ministries provides fresh and non-perishable food, diapers and wipes, and clothing to guests in need. On Saturday morning, we set up and distribute all items outdoors using a curbside method and offer an outdoor market for clothing and household goods.
We are excited to have new volunteers each month who learn about the Capital Area Food Bank, Panera Bread, and the generosity of our church members and friends. We are also thrilled to be able to support our area students with service hours.
Vegetables are sorted, bagged and distributed curbside to guests in need. Volunteers are asked to come at 4pm to help set up and prepare vegetables and distribution starts at 5pm.
Help the Tech Team
When: Sunday services at 9 and/or 11 am
Description: We’ll train you to help create smooth, impactful services and events! Learn to operate the camera and soundboard. Stop by the sound booth on Sunday morning or fill out the connect card to request more information.
Help Staff the Front Office
When: Shifts available 9:30-5:00 Monday-Friday
Description: Martha James, our office manager, needs help staffing the front office. If you can donate some time to answer the phone and the front door, you’ll enable Martha to participate in staff meetings and tackle special projects.
Volunteer as an Usher
When: One Sunday every three weeks
Description: Ushers play a vital role in making every person who walks through our doors feel welcomed and cared for. It’s a simple but meaningful way to serve: greeting neighbors, guiding guests, and helping worship run smoothly.
Make Hygiene Kids
Donate supplies that we’ll pack into United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) hygiene kits for our annual conference. The kits will go to communities recovering from natural disasters.
When you’re out shopping, please consider purchasing some of these items and dropping them off in the bin outside the Grace Ministries closet.
We Still Need These Items:
• One hand towel (15 x 25 –17 x 27 inches)
• One toenail or fingernail clipper
• One adult toothbrush (Do not remove from packaging)
We’ll invite volunteers to help assemble the kids at 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 31st.
Assist the Communion at Home Team
Description: The Communion at Home team serves communion to congregants who are not able to attend church in person. This ministry is deeply meaningful our Senior Saints in particular. The lead, Ruth Porter, would welcome assistance.
Carolyn Brewer arranges flowers for the homebound members of our congregation. She would also like help in continuing her beautiful ministry efforts.
Please let the front office know if you would like to participate.
Join the Creative Hearts and Hands Team
When: Meetings are the first Thursday of each month in the parlor, 2-4 pm. No signup – just show up!
Description: Create prayer shawls and other knitted/crocheted items to support members of our church and friends far away. The group just sent hats, scarves, and shawls to the congregants of the United Methodist Church in Kiev, Ukraine! All are welcome; no experience necessary.