GoServe Summer

On Sunday, July 27 at 9am, we’ll go serve local schools and
nonprofits. We'll work together to make our community stronger!

If you have any questions about GoServe Sunday, please reach out to EMILY@THEVILLAGECHURCH.COM.

Project Details

*Projects with an asterisk can accommodate families with children ages 5-10.

Childcare for ages 4 & under
will be available at The Village Church from 8:00a - 1:30p.

(7224 Old Burkitt Rd.)

  • In coordination with our ministry partner Art Helps Cancer, volunteers will write and decorate encouraging notes that will be sent to individuals fighting cancer locally and throughout the United States.

    Address:
    The Village Church
    7224 Old Burkitt Rd

    INDOOR:
    Write and decorate notes and cards of encouragement for individuals fighting cancer.

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 10:30 AM
    (we'd love for you to assist the Meals of Hope group in the worship space when you are finished!)

    Minimum Age:
    5 years
    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

  • A long-term ministry partner of The Village, Cosecha Community Development is a nonprofit organization created by local churches and residents in South Nashville to invest in health and wholeness, literacy, and mentorship in their neighborhood along the Nolensville Pike corridor.

    Address:
    2621 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

    Service Opportunities
    *(activities subject to change)

    OUTDOOR:
    help with outdoor community gardens

    Estimated Time:
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Minimum Age:
    10+

    Requested Tools:
    work gloves, drills and other household building tools

  • Address:
    482 Elysian Fields Rd, Nashville

    Service Activities:
    (Activities subject to change)

    INDOOR:
    TBD

    OUTDOOR:
    TBD

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12 PM

    Minimum Age:


    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

    Requested Tools:
    Drills, measuring tape, level and other basic tools for shelf install. Garden gloves and kneeling pads for landscaping work.

  • Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, holistic community development and works alongside neighbors in South Nashville to further education, healthy living, spiritual formation, and economic development. Harvest Hands includes after school programs, a gym, a community playground, and a social enterprise. The Village will be improving their social enterprise space.

    Address:
    424 Humphrey Street, Nashville

    Service Opportunities
    (activities subject to change)

    OUTDOOR:
    TBD

    Estimated Time:
    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Minimum Age:


    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

    Requested Tools:
    weedeaters, work gloves, shovels, rakes, general garden tools

  • Address:
    5535 Blue Hole Rd, Antioch, TN 37013

    Service Activities:
    (Activities subject to change)

    INDOOR:
    TBD

    OUTDOOR:

  • Together with the non-profit Meals of Hope, The Village will prepare 15,000 nutritious, shelf-stable meals for our neighbors with food insecurity. Meals prepared on GoServe Sunday will be distributed to our local elementary school and food bank partners.

    Address:
    The Village Church
    7224 Old Burkitt Rd

    INDOOR:
    Pack fortified meals for those experiencing food insecurity

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12 PM

    Minimum Age:
    8 years
    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

  • Address:
    Nolensville Rec Center

    Service Opportunities
    (activities are subject to change)

    Outdoor:
    serving refreshments and water
    directing athletes on the course
    assisting in clean-up

    Estimated Time:
    6:25 AM - 9:30 AM

    Minimum Age:
    5 years
    *Parent or caregiver must be present with each child.

  • Address:
    4700 W Longdale Dr, Nashville

    Service Opportunities:
    (activities are subject to change)

    INDOOR:
    TBD

    OUTDOOR:
    TBD

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12 PM

    Minimum Age:
    TBD


    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child

    Requested Tools:
    weedeaters, work gloves, shovels, rakes, general garden tools

  • Address:
    6217 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

    Service Opportunities
    (activities are subject to change)

    INDOOR:
    TBD

    OUTDOOR:
    TBD

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12 PM

    Minimum Age:
    TBD


    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

    Requested Tools:
    shovels, pruning shears, work gloves, gardening tools

  • Address:
    6217 Nolensville Pike, Nashville

    Service Opportunities:
    (activities are subject to change)

    INDOOR:
    -TBD
    -assembling food packages for students with food insecurity

    OUTDOOR:
    TBD

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12PM

    Minimum Age:
    5 yrs food packing


    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

    Requested Tools:
    weedeaters, extension cords, drop cloths, paint trays, pruning shears, hedge clippers, work gloves

  • Address:
    10479 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna

    Service Opportunities
    (activities are subject to change)

    OUTDOOR:
    TBD

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12 PM

    Minimum Age:
    TBD


    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

    Requested Tools:
    gas/battery powered weedeaters, pruning shears, hedge clippers, gloves

  • Address:
    5834 Pettus Rd, Antioch

    Service Opportunities
    (activities are subject to change)

    OUTDOOR:
    TBD

    Minimum Age:
    TBD


    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12 PM

    Requested Tools:
    Garden gloves, weeding tools, shovels

  • Every teacher in a 5 mile radius of our church building will receive a note of encouragement and some treats from The Village Church as they go back to school!

    Address:
    The Village Church
    7224 Old Burkitt Rd

    Service Opportunity:

    INDOOR: Pack gifts & letters of encouragement for local teachers

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 11: 30 AM

    Minimum Age:
    5 years
    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

  • Address:
    7110 Southpoint Pkwy, Brentwood

    Service Opportunities
    (activities are subject to change)

    INDOOR:
    -connecting with residents as we join them in songs, snacks, and conversation

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12 PM

    Minimum Age:
    5 years
    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

  • Address:
    440 McMurray Dr, Nashville

    Service Opportunities:
    (activities are subject to change)

    OUTDOOR:
    -pressure washing sidewalks

    INDOOR:
    -assemble snack packs for students facing food insecurity

    Minimum Age:
    5 yrs food packing / 12 years for other projects
    *Parent or caregiver must be present with child.

    Estimated Time:
    9 AM - 12 PM
    (food packing until 11:00 AM)

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Bring your neighbors, friends, and family!
Let’s work
together to make our community stronger.