Over 4,000 Volunteers Band Together for Union Church's Serve Day in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
Over 4,000 volunteers converged on Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina this Saturday for Union Church's annual Serve Day. The community-focused event involved partnerships with well-known aid organizations, including the Maryland Food Bank, the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army, and Meals on Wheels. Serve Day, a staple of the church's outreach efforts spans a network of interventions from local school renovations to blood drives, as reported by CBS News.
Senior Pastor Stephan Chandler of Union Church emphasized the ethos behind the event. "Part of our faith is to be a blessing to others," Chandler said, as reported by CBS News. "Nobody cares what you have to say until they know that you care. When you help other people in need, it puts your own life into perspective." The transformative power of charity, reflecting the church's commitment to tangible action over mere words, marked the occasion in a region where community engagement is much more than a feel-good activity.
The wide array of service initiatives included sprucing up parks and learning institutions, visiting the elderly in nursing homes, and holding food and blood drives. Serve Day not only caters to the material needs of the less fortunate but seems to also repair some of the societal fabric that frays in the bustle of everyday life. According to the church, volunteer efforts often bridge gaps, fostering a sense of belonging among community members.
Angela Broadus, the church's outreach associate pastor, highlighted the personal impact of these events. "So, the whole point of today is that we're ensuring and making sure that any individual in the community, whether you are someone experiencing homelessness or you're someone at a senior and elderly home, knowing that you're seen and loved by God, and we're able to do that through our volunteers," Broadus stated, as per WMAR. Showing up in person, volunteers give more than time—they give recognition to those often overlooked.
For those looking to engage with Union Church's ongoing community service efforts or seeking more information on future Serve Days, the church's website provides resources and contact details. As Chandler told CBS News, "When you help other people in need, it puts your own life into perspective," a sentiment that undeniably echoes beyond the church walls and into the broader community it serves.
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