Outreach

"As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world."

John 17:18

At UPPC, we envision a renewed and flourishing community at home and abroad where the love of Jesus is known, experienced, and spread to others intentionally, spontaneously, and tangibly. We live out this vision
by engaging holistically to address the broken relationships, injustices, and hinderances
that prevent all from fully experiencing God's shalom.

Flourishing

Launches February 5 with DINNER at UPPC!

"GET GOING" with Jesus, as you discern your role in God’s invitation to flourish!
Sundays Feb. 5 - April 23 | 5:30-7:30pm
Flourishing is a community experience that seeks to bring clarity to two primary questions: what is God’s invitation for human flourishing and how can we seek it for ourselves and others? During this 10-week experience you will explore God's vision for human flourishing, the challenges that hinder flourishing within our community, and how God is inviting you to bring healing, hope, and transformation for others. Childcare provided with registration. (Recommended prerequisites: Alpha, Equipping, Rooted).

Safe Haven Volunteers Needed

Be a warm and friendly face welcoming a refugee or asylum seeker as they begin their resettlement journey!

Home to the nation's fourth largest immigration processing center, dozens of refugees and asylum seekers arrive at World Relief and AID NW's Welcome RV every month needing a temporary place to stay, a warm meal, and transportation to the airport. Volunteers are needed to join teams who tangibly welcome a couple of these folks one Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday per month.

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Care Community Volunteers Needed

Provide tangible, emotional, and spiritual support to a foster or adoptive family!

Over 10,000 children go through the Washington State child welfare system every year, many of whom need a higher level of care than your average child. Families who courageously signup to parent these children easily burn out without others providing them ongoing wrap around care and support. Volunteers are needed to provide this much-needed support to UPPC families and others caring for these children.

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Travel Opportunities

Mexico

February 15-19, 2024

Intergenerational Trip to El Nino, Mexico

February 15-19, 2024

Cross-cultural experience working alongside residents in El Nino, Mexico. All ages are welcome. More information coming soon.
Info Session: June 4

American South

June 25 - July 3, 2024

American South Pilgrimage

June 25 - July 3, 2024

Be immersed into a deeper understanding of our country's history and connected to leaders and visionaries building God's Beloved Community in some of the most difficult places while also learning to be a peacemaker in your own context.
Registration opens June 2023!

Holy Land

Dates coming soon

Holy Land Pilgrimage

Dates coming soon!

An unique pilgrimage to the Holy Land exploring the Christian faith in the Israeli-Palestinian context.
More information coming soon!

Ongoing Service Opportunities

Safe Haven Refugee Ministry

Since 2015 UPPC has worked to support refugees in our area. Growing from housing assistance and teams to help a family learn how to live in a new country, our ministry continues to expand. We now provide English classes, supplies for those in detention centers, and weekend housing and transportation to those en route to their final destination. See how you can help at uppc.org/safehaven.

Families Unlimited Network (FUN)

Located on UPPC’s premises, FUN volunteers honor and strengthen families through teaching, supporting essential needs and building relationships out of love for God and neighbor. Donate food, serve in the Food Bank, or volunteer in the Spot After-School Tutoring Program. More information at familiesunlimitednetwork.org.

Cherish Meru, Kenya

Since 2003, UPPC has been partnering with Hope International Ministry Trust to educate, equip, and empower children in Meru, Kenya through child sponsorships, caregiver visits, and auxiliary support. Learn how you can sponsor a child or provide other financial support at cherishmeru.org.

Olive Crest South Sound

Become a foster parent or join a Care Community that supports one. More information at uppc.org/fostercare

REACH Ministries

Provide hope to HIV-positive children and their families by serving at a REACH camp or retreat, mentoring those affected by HIV, interning with REACH or preparing encouraging gift baskets or gift cards. More information at reachministries.org.

Coffee Oasis Pierce County

Provide love and support to homeless youth by becoming a youth center volunteer, mentor, or street outreach volunteer at the Coffee Oasis Tacoma Shelter. Volunteer Training is offered the first Saturday of each month.More information at thecoffeeoasis.com/volunteer.

Family Renewal Shelter

Family Renewal Shelter offers a safe place primarily for women and children whose well-being is in real danger due to domestic violence. Your donation helps FRS rescue and give hope to those at risk. Volunteer training is offered to for those interested in working with clients at the shelter or helping with maintenance, yardwork or making pick-ups, etc. Find details at domesticviolencehelp.org/volunteer.

UP & North Tacoma Young Life

UPPC and Young Life have been partnering for decades with the goal of helping adolescents become followers of Jesus and helping them grow in their faith. You can get involved in a variety of ways, including donating directly, becoming a Young Life leader, joining a prayer team or providing meals, to name a few. To find out more at upnt.younglife.org.

Habitat for Humanity

The Tacoma/Pierce County branch of Habitat for Humanity selects families to receive newly-built or renovated homes. They offer a “hand up” rather than a “handout”. Since 1985 HH has built or rehabilitated over 300 homes in Pierce County. UPPC partners with HH by helping build two homes in the area each year. See how you can
put your faith into action at
www.tpc-habitat.org.

My story serving at UPPC

Dan Small, Families Unlimited Foodbank volunteer

For 6 years, I have volunteered at the Families Unlimited Foodbank. Giving my time to help others is very important to me. I pick up food from local grocery stores and food warehouses that helps feed nearly 2,000 people each month. The hours I give each week helping others is rewarding and helps strengthen my faith in Jesus with every box of food I unload.