Knoxville’s Great Day of Service April 6, 2024
What does it mean to be a participating church?
✓ Actively promote the Great Day of Service
✓ Recruit people to serve
✓ Suggest creative projects
Participating Churches
Would you like for your church to be included? You can let us know by emailing knoxdayofservice@gmail.com.
“The most important commandment is this…’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:29-31).
Learn how you can serve
Discover what projects are planned and register to serve
There are multiple ways to use your skills and interests, such as swinging a hammer, baking cookies, passing out water bottles, or organizing care packages.
Mobilize your church to help
Let us know about your church and how you’d like to connect
We can assist you in connecting your church members to different ways of serving, but also help you lead your church to mobilize the most people.
Suggest a project
Propose a way our churches can serve in your neighborhood
You know the needs around you. We’d love to find out how you’d like to help others so we can connect volunteers and put their hands to work.
Knoxville, let’s love our neighbors.
No matter your age or skill set, you can make a difference.
Schedule for the day
8:00am Meet at Church Street United Methodist Church for coffee/pastries
8:30am Brief orientation and prayer
8:45am Head out to serve
12:00pm Conclusion (most projects)
Let’s Love Our Neighbors Well
✓ Compassion
✓ Kindness
✓ Love
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone participate?
Yes, all ages can find some way to serve. We do ask parents to accompany any child under 12 years of age.
What is the schedule of events?
We will kick off the Great Day of Service in the Fellowship Hall of Church Street United Methodist Church at 8:30am. We hope to have people working by 9:15am.
Is there a rain policy?
Some projects may be canceled in the event of rain, but indoor projects can proceed.
Will I need to sign a waiver?
Yes, everyone will need to sign a waiver before serving. Children under the age of 18 will need a parent’s consent in the form of a waiver.
What if I can’t physically do very much?
We have many opportunities for a range of people’s skills and physical abilities. Don’t be deterred – just choose what’s right for you.
How many hours will I be asked to serve?
Some projects will take a few hours, while most will conclude by 12pm. A few projects, such as those related to construction, may be longer.