The mission of the local Community Outreach Ministry is to engage our Door Creek Church community in relational service to improve the quality of life for all people in Dane County. Our focus is serving the most vulnerable children and families. Our dream is to see the entire Door Creek Church community serving together to empower and encourage people right here in our city. We’re doing that by inviting everyone to choose a Community Outreach initiative to get involved.
At Door Creek Church, our mission is joining God in changing people into devoted followers of Christ who change the world with His love. We have a long history of serving our community, and we believe that one of the ways we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ is to actively love God and love our neighbors.
There are many opportunities to live missionally right where you are, by engaging in acts of love and service toward your neighbors and those in need around you. We have directed some of our Community Outreach budget towards Door Creek on Mission Grants—funds (up to $200) available to help you, help others.
Maybe you have a neighbor who needs groceries or medicine that you can buy for them. Or you want to stock a bunch of backpacks with supplies and activities for kids experiencing homelessness. Or you want to pass out some great evangelistic material in your neighborhood.
Fill out an application and a member of the Missions Ministry Team will follow up with you. If approved, you will be able to submit your receipts for reimbursement of the funds spent. Go and be the hands and feet of Jesus!
Door Creek Church partners with local schools, and both staff and our church family offer support to these schools as needs arise. We focus on making our Encourage an Educator matches at these schools, tutor children, collect books for students and provide other means as needed. There's a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the day and we’re always looking for more volunteers to serve in the school and behind the scenes.
Ready to take the first step? Have questions? Contact Rebecca for more information.
At Door Creek Church, we love teachers and school staff and want to support them as they work hard to provide a quality education for all students. We encourage all of our Life Groups, families, or individual volunteers to take part in our Encouraging Educators program. Groups can support their educator in a variety of ways both in and outside of the classroom. Ideas, training and support are provided to make this a valuable experience for all.
Make a difference in a student’s life by being present in their school. This important work puts you, as Christ-centered adults, alongside students who would benefit from positive and encouraging adult interaction. There are many opportunities including:
Our Food Pantry Drive is an ongoing school ministry that restocks and equips food and clothing to school pantries so that students and families have extra resources. Help us fill the food pantry with toiletries, paper products and personal hygiene items to support the students and families of our partner schools. Drop off donations each Sunday morning at your campus!
Our Food Pantry Drive is an ongoing school ministry that restocks and equips food and clothing to school pantries so that students and families have extra resources. Help us fill the pantries with toiletries, paper products and personal hygiene items by dropping off donations at your campus on Sunday mornings.
Door Creek Church is the church home to a group of newly arrived refugee families. We are looking for families and individuals to join together to form circles of support and friendship around our brothers and sisters in Christ who are refugees. Ideas, training and support are provided to make this a valuable experience for all.
Volunteers help manage and harvest a garden at Door Creek Church, with the harvested food then being donated to local food pantries. This is a great chance to meet others at Door Creek Church and contribute delicious and healthy food to local food pantries for those in our community! This is a great family-friendly opportunity.
CarePortal is a digital platform that connects churches and community members to kids and families in crisis—connecting people who can help with people who need help, in real time. Our Response Team is looking for team members and leaders! Whether you give your time or resources, your contribution is important. Check out this video or their website to learn more.
Throughout the year Door Creek Church comes alongside Care Net by providing volunteers and supporting their initiatives to extend compassion, hope and care to those who are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy.
Hope is a powerful word for those in need, and Chandra's House of Hope takes pride in offering a safe haven where women are treated with respect and dignity. The house, named after Chandra Hill, who tragically lost her life to addiction and mental health struggles, was created to provide sober transitional living for women.
Join us on Thanksgiving to help deliver meals to the elderly, sick and homebound residents of Madison’s north side. Since 2017, we've provided 300 meals each year, and have over 50 volunteers assisting with prepping and delivering these meals. Your time and effort will make a meaningful difference in our community during the holiday season.
Partnering with The River Food Pantry is one way we can see our vision of a renewed city fulfilled by meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. Throughout the year we provide volunteers, resources and other support to the pantry's initiatives for building a stronger community that is fully nourished.
Each month, we proudly support The Salvation Army’s Soup Kitchen program, helping provide meals to those in need. The Salvation Army offers vital food and shelter, regularly serving over 30 families and around 70 single women. Your contribution makes a real difference in the lives of many.
