Union's Welcome Statement
There is a place for you at Union! We at Union Lutheran Church believe that we are called to share Jesus' love with our ever-changing, diverse community, as we grow together in Christ. We welcome everyone seeking God’s love and grace to participate fully no matter what you look like, where you’re from, whom you love, how much money you have, or whatever other labels we use to divide ourselves. We welcome all gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, races, abilities, and
socio-economic statuses; God welcomes all, and our unity is in Jesus Christ.
socio-economic statuses; God welcomes all, and our unity is in Jesus Christ.
More about the host organization: Union Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 408 West Market Street in York, PA and is made up of an urban congregation with members from the city and its surrounding communities. We are a congregation who loves God and strives to share that love with our neighbors through Worship, Faith Formation, Service, Fellowship, and other forms of ministry and community involvement. We strive to be a church in the neighborhood, and of the neighborhood.
About the event: This is a community service project event. This includes a neighborhood cleanup event in York City. Neighborhoods include the Historic Newton Square neighborhood and the Salem Square neighborhood. We'll also need volunteers to help organize clothing for our free community clothing room, and more. Both neighborhoods are within walking distance of (or a short drive from) the York College campus.
- Location: Volunteers will meet at Union Lutheran Church, located at 408 W Market St, York, PA 17401
- Event date & time: Sunday, September 10, 11am-1pm
- Meal Provided: Volunteers are invited to join us for a meal at 11 a.m. before beginning our projects.
- Volunteer responsibilities: There will be multiple, co-occurring projects. Volunteers will be assigned to one or more of the following projects
- Pick up trash around the neighborhood, including the church grounds. Bags and gloves will be provided.
- Sort and organize clothing donations for our free community clothing room.
- Clean up various indoor areas of the church.
- Volunteer considerations:
- This project is hosted by a faith-based community partner. Volunteers are welcome to sign up regardless of their religious or non-religious backgrounds and beliefs.
- Supplies provided: All supplies will be provided by the Community Partner. We have gloves available, but recommend to bring your own if you have them.
- Transportation: This event is open to volunteers who can provide their own transportation. SVN staff will also work with volunteers to determine whether or not a carpool will be available. If a carpool becomes available, volunteers will be contacted and this listing will be updated.
- Team Leader contact information: TBA
- Staff contact information:
- Pastor Joel Folkemer
- pastorfolkemer@gmail.com
- 717-843-7897 (office), 717-814-8580 (cell)
