"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10
As followers of Jesus Christ, we have been called to serve in our community. It is through the blessings we have received that we are to be a blessing to those in need of a touch from God. Wherever we go in the District of Columbia or region to pack and serve food, distribute clothes or visit the shut-in, we are taking the gospel of Jesus Christ with us and these simple kindnesses still proclaim Jesus Christ lives through us.
HOMELESS MINISTRY
Each week, a team goes to local shelters and District of Columbia parks to serve bag lunches you provide and offer a word of encouragement. Food, your smile and godly fellowship can lift the hearts of those who are often overlooked and also serve as a living witness of Jesus Christ.
Cancelled indefinitely: 1st Sabbath
Time
2:00 pm
Location
Parks in Washington, DC
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Cancelled indefinitely: 2nd Sabbath
Time
2:30 pm
Locations
1. Men’s shelter: Catholic Charities at 1355 New York Avenue, NE
2. Women’s shelter: CCNV at 425 2nd Street, NW
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Cancelled indefinitely: 3rd Sabbath
Time
2:30 pm
Locations
1. Men’s shelter: Catholic Charities at 1355 New York Avenue, NE
2. Women’s shelter: CCNV at 425 2nd Street, NW
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Cancelled indefinitely: 4th Sabbath
Time
12:30 pm
Location
Women’s shelter: CCNV at 425 2nd Street, NW
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NURSING HOME VISITS
A visit from you and others can really brighten the day of nursing home residents, some of whom do not get visitors from family or friends. Those who serve will have a lively fellowship with the residents that includes singing, a word of encouragement and conversation.
Cancelled indefinitely: 2nd Sabbath
Time
2:30 pm
Location
Carroll Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017
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ACTS OF KINDNESS DAYS
Four Acts of Kindness Days each year provide you with opportunities to serve District of Columbia residents around the areas of hunger, poverty, homelessness, health, domestic violence, community, and isolation that could lead to depression.
3Q2022 – August 27
Time
5:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location
Multiple locations
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4Q2022 - November 19 (Thanksgiving Baskets)
Time
8:30 am - 11:30 am
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Locations
Multiple DMV locations for Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway & outside the Capitol Hill SDA Church
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1Q2022 – March 27
Time
6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Multiple locations
2Q2022 – June 18 Spread Kindness
Time
6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Location
Multiple locations
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is a day on to serve to serve in the community, not a day off.
Each year you can help those who are less fortunate in the District of Columbia.
January 16, 2023
Time
10:30 am - 1:30 pm (VIRTUAL)
Location
TBD
Washington, DC
“CHRISTMAS IN JULY” COMMUNITY MEAL FOR THE HOMELESS
“Christmas in July” is a holiday-style meal filled with love, music and gifts for our homeless neighbors during the month of July, when donations to the homeless community are low.
Cancelled for July 2022
Time
NA
Location
Capitol Hill SDA Church (Fellowship Hall)
914 Massachusetts Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Prison Ministry
Capitol Hill’s Prison Ministry Team consists of men and women who have a passion for sharing the love, hope and life-changing message of Christ through Bible studies to those who are incarcerated and their families. Team provides Bible studies at the D.C. Jail on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. All volunteers must undergo a mandatory training and background check by the correctional facility.
For information contact Erwin Watson, Director at prisonministry@capitolhillsdachurch.org.
Social Services Corps
Social Services Corps, staffed by licensed social workers, was developed to provide supportive services primarily in the form of information and referrals to those request some form of assistance. Each week, a Social Worker on Duty is available and will do a short, confidential assessment to identify resources and referrals. They assist those who may have short term or long term needs by identifying resources most appropriate for their situation.
For more information, email socialservices@capitolhillsdachurch.org.