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101 Community Outreach Ideas
- Sponsor a school or classroom
- Angel Food Ministry
- Family movie night
- Super Bowl party
- Resource center for senior programs, etc
- Host a music concert
- Block party
- community festival
- Halloween alternative
- Community heroes
- Christmas nativity tour
- community garden
- art show
- build a labyrinth
- free hotdog lunch
- school supplies
- parents’ night out
- mothers morning out
- partner to raise money for a local cause
- invite former members back — homecoming
- themed worship
- recognize special groups
- pulpit exchange or joint worship with other congregations
- community vbs
- community thanksgiving service
- thanksgiving for singles, seniors, and others
- trunk-or-treat
- day camps
- multi-generational groups
- crafting, scrapbooking, quilt-making groups
- day trips for seniors
- senior adult programs, lunch
- talent show
- church yard sale
- blessing of the animals
- free carwash
- make a difference day
- martin luther king day events
- english as a second language
- computer access
- computer training
- grief workshop
- grandparents day
- mothers day
- fathers day
- advent activities, booklet, devotion guide
- milestone celebrations — anniversary, debt-free, etc
- achievement recognition — ball teams, championships, etc
- election day activities
- county or state fair booth
- tradeshow booth
- tourism booth
- homebound ministry
- grief ministry
- nursing home ministry
- report card rewards
- skate park
- soundcheck like event
- lock in
- lock out
- youth service corps
- door-to-door food collection
- christmas parties for seniors, kids, families, target groups
- school recognition
- college day
- financial peace courses
- driving courses that target very young or AARP groups
- election forums
- non-profit helping agency fair
- volunteer recognition and thanks
- social services, community action partnerships recognition
- literacy program
- addiction programs
- single adult programs
- single parent groups
- special needs events
- health screenings
- diet and cooking classes
- book discussions
- neighborhood inventories and assessments
- prayer ministry
- open sanctuary or prayer room
- daily office
- taize services
- community celebration events
- community unity events
- community newsletter or bulletin board
- newborn gifts
- newcomer welcome baskets
- graduate recognition
- community music program for children, seniors
- helping resource inventory and volunteer directory
- home blessings
- weddings and funerals
- boy scout, girl scout, b&g club sundays
- second sunday fellowships
- personalized invitation
- Easter, palm sunday invitations
- food, clothing, and cleaning supplies pantry
- civic club sunday
- family skate nights
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